Reply #70: No bully here - I'm a real chicken shit. The more guns I have the better I feel. [View All]

[jmg257]

I try to have 1 on me whenever I can - that way I don't have to be afraid of NOT having one when I need it.

Shit - I carried 2 on duty because I was scared I might need a back-up. Lots of ammo too. I couldn't switch to the .40 from the 9 fast enough since I was worried the 9mm wouldn't be as effective. Oh and the 870 was a nice bonus.

We rode alone alot.

The FBI shoot-out really bothered me, as did a particular incident with cops getting murdered in NYC, and a State trooper getting killed in a shootout (RIP Troop Aversa) - I knew I didn't want to get caught ill-prepared like those poor guys did. (or caught with a less-effective 9mm). Something about watching the crying widow and her kids in a funeral procession has a way of getting to you.
I must admit I teared up when the band played taps and Amazing Grace too.


I do have to admit that shooting the M16, M4 and M249 are a real blast! No fear there...just total enjoyment.