This is a continuation of the Thread that I started a few weeks ago, asking if anyone ever had to use their side arm in self defense. This is the way that I see it, I don't know anyone that carry's a .22 or a .25. Most people carry (for defense) a larger, harder hitting side arm; therefore, the chances are greater that upon impact, the results will be to terminate the aggressor.
Lately, down here in Charlotte, to my dismay, there have been numerous shootings. Sometimes, I don't get out of my office until 1 - 2 A.M., I have to walk 2 blocks to get into my parking garage and then into the elevator and then onto the deserted floor where my car is parked. To be honest, I usually do get nervous because I never know who else is out there. Sometimes, I see homeless people on the street and sometimes, I see teenagers walking around. I don't classify people but I'm always aware of my surroundings. I drive a Trans Am, which is a pretty nice car and sometimes, I do think about car jackings at that late hour. My thoughts are: What would I do if someone tried to mug me (or worse) in the parking lot? What would I do if someone tried to jack me for my car? All I can say is, if a situation came at me, I am willing to do whatever it takes to get out of it and quickly and safely as I can. I refuse to be a victim. Even if that means taking out a teenager that has a pistol. Growing up in Bklyn, I remember always hearing the saying, "Don't pull out a gun unless you plan on using it." I hope to god that I'm never in that situation but if I am, I will be well prepared. The world that we're living in today is full of sick, angry, blood thirsty people. So to answer the thread, I would never take a chance in doing some sort of trick shot. If I have to pull out my side piece on someone, s/he's going down.