Reply #29: I have no problem answering [View All]

[Fattys Mom]

I was in the military for 8 years and qualified with the 9mm, Shotgun and M16. My mother taught me how to shoot as well. She is a retired police officer. So my weapons proficiency was well in place before I purchased my 9mm. I have also been trained in the tactical use of these weapons as well.
In my case it did not escalate the situation at all. The presence of the gun had the opposite effect. But I am sure that people like Iverglas will stick their fingers in their ears and ignore use like this.

I grew up in the DC area so violence with illegal firearms is not foreign to me. But with that said with laws in place to let a citizen that is proficient with a firearm that has one legally is a deterrent to gun crime. If your assailant knows that you have no way to defend yourself it is the fox in the chicken coop scenario.
And as far as someone taking my gun from me all I can say is good luck. But I have the benefit of training.