I respectfully believe your fundamental thesis is flawed.
Perhaps I didn't understand. It was my impression that
relientk1988 was refering to his impression 'is there are allot of stopping power, and what if speculations' posted on TFL. I didn't think for a moment it was a thesis. Unless you do selective reading here, he's right! There is! I'm not saying there is anything wrong with the postings, I just agree, there are allot of them.
It seems to me there are many folks who spend their life worrying about the BG being around the next corner, or who sweat their way through a car wash with their hand on their carry. I feel bad for that. This is America, and we all have the choice of where to live and raise our families. Work location, wife's preference, or being a
retired senior naval officer is not an excuse, it's still a choice we all have.
I grew up in small-town (1,900) USA where everyone knew, everyone. After military service, I chose to leave for a larger town, where I could make a better living. When the big job came along, My wife and I chose to stay in Maine close to our family, and not to take the big job in the big city. It cost us a better retirement, but it was our choice and we're glad we made it.
Having said all that,
relientk1988, I shoot trap for funnn! I shoot handguns for fun also. I love running 17 rounds in a row into a target at 35'. I also shoot handguns to stay sharp just in case the BG is around the next corner. I also use a 12 Gauge Pump and a PT-92 for home defense. I just don't live my life waiting for the BG to appear as many posters I have read on TFL seem to imply they do.
relientk1988, that was a nice post. It sure drew some interest!