Originally posted by davidmash:
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Never fired a gun my self but every thing I have heard or seen about shooting someone indicated that shooting a moving target with a hand gun is difficult enough as it it. Hitting a hand, foot leg or arm is damn near impossible even for a trained marksman.
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You're spot-on here, davidmash. I am what you would probably consider skilled in the use of various weapons and yet would be extremely hesitant to attempt "winging" a bad guy.
Nate, after reading how you'd show him the weapon, and point it at him,
then decide whether or not you'd shoot (I presumed that's what you meant by reaching the "fork) I would very enthusiastically discourage you from carrying one on your person or in your car until you're far more ready than you've demonstrated here. If I point a gun at you, the decision to end whatever threat you pose to me has already been made. But the chances of having me ever point it at you (or anyone else) in the first place is exceptionally remote.
Take to heart the quote: "Discretion is the better part of valor". It could save someone's life - yours included.