Reply #59: I carry too. Its a serious responsibility. [View All]

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Hello everyone.

Mari333, being able to buy a tool for personal protection is one of the greatest freedoms you can have (aside from owning your own home/property), but with it comes grave responsibility. You must be prepared for that. Someone here said it is a lifestyle change and that person is right.
When you carry you must be hyper aware of your firearm at all times. Its not something you can misplace like your keys, wallet, purse, etc..
You must also know your firearm and how it operates. There are small revolvers that carry very well, are easy to maintain, are easy to check for being loaded, and fire inexpensive but effective calibers. Which translates to more practice time for you!

If you are not confident about these responsibilities, that’s OK, go take a class in firearms safety and self-defense. Also, go to the shop and handle some pistols and see what fits your hand best. Stay away from auto's unless you are very familier with how to clear a jam, reload, make it safe, etc... They are a little more complicated than revolvers.

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