ArcherAndShooter
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I'm still fairly new to CCW, so I'm still thinking things out as I get used to this new way of living.
I am pondering a question about drawing your weapon in a situation where you know you need to, but you are not yet staring down the barrel of the BG's own weapon.
Is it better to draw your weapon quickly, so as to have it in hand as soon as possible, or to move quietly, with stealth, so as to not draw attention to yourself, and thus maybe get the gun out and ready with the BG still unaware that there is armed opposition suddenly in the situation?
As I think about different possibilities, it seems like the answer may differ. For instance, if I'm in the back aisle of a convenience store when thieves break in, stealth is probably the answer, especially if I have shelves of merchandise to hide myself or at least my movement behind. OTOH, out in the open, speed may be better.
I usually carry with Thunderwear, and I'd hate to be spotted with my hand inside my belt with the weapon not out and ready yet. Talk about useless; I'd have just advertised that I have a gun but not be in any position to actually use it!!
Lots of variables in the situation, I know. I'd just like people's thoughts, especially if anyone has a real-world story to tell that sheds some light on the question.
Thanks, all.
I am pondering a question about drawing your weapon in a situation where you know you need to, but you are not yet staring down the barrel of the BG's own weapon.
Is it better to draw your weapon quickly, so as to have it in hand as soon as possible, or to move quietly, with stealth, so as to not draw attention to yourself, and thus maybe get the gun out and ready with the BG still unaware that there is armed opposition suddenly in the situation?
As I think about different possibilities, it seems like the answer may differ. For instance, if I'm in the back aisle of a convenience store when thieves break in, stealth is probably the answer, especially if I have shelves of merchandise to hide myself or at least my movement behind. OTOH, out in the open, speed may be better.
I usually carry with Thunderwear, and I'd hate to be spotted with my hand inside my belt with the weapon not out and ready yet. Talk about useless; I'd have just advertised that I have a gun but not be in any position to actually use it!!
Lots of variables in the situation, I know. I'd just like people's thoughts, especially if anyone has a real-world story to tell that sheds some light on the question.
Thanks, all.