Mark, thank you for your service, Sir!
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You’re welcome!
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Most, if not all of you sound like younger folks, like I once was. I first started to open carry as a Military Police in the Army at age 17 and had two instances where I had to shoot a human. Not fun. It doesn’t have to be a male/female situation. I am now 83 with Parkinson’s which causes my hands to tremor. I used to be a Concealed Carrier and also an instructor for both CCW and handgun safety. After I developed my sickness, I did not renew my states permit BUT retained my guns for home protection. (Note: I did qualify once after I was diagnosed with no problems). Since then I’ve given a lot of thought as to how I could/would react if attacked in my home. My wife also has her own gun but is mostly afraid of it but would & could use it. Being the age I am and losing strength in my hands, I lean to .380 &/or 9mm so I can rack them. Anything bigger is useless to me unless I use it like a tomahawk. The guys kidded me about using a “girls gun” but it is what it is. I always told the ladies and older folks to use the biggest gun they ‘can handle safely’. One thing we ALL have in common is the need to practice.
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Practice! Practice! Practice! Know your firearm. Know how to draw your weapon. Make sure that you have fully loaded backup magazines when out and about. Stay aware of your surroundings at home and outside of your home. Always look for cover to protect yourself when possible when you are out. Accuracy is important. When firing your weapon, look beyond your target. REMEMBER! STILL TARGETS DON’T SHOOT BACK AND Don’t ATTACK WITH KNIVES. Practice with moving targets in the wind where possible. When looking for cover and using rifles as well as a pistol, keep in mind not to make your head a display like a pumpkin to shoot at.
It’s easy to say what you would or wouldn’t do unless you’ve been in that situation. Adrenaline kicks in and you have to keep your head to survive. I’ve been there in a professional situation and I was ridiculed by fellow officers for not shooting a Perp in the back who attacked me with a stun gun. He turned his back and ran into a crowd after trying to take my holstered firearm. My adrenaline helped to save my life as we fought before he ran off. Shooting him in the back would have been considered murder since he was no longer considered a threat. Shooting into a crowd especially while weak would have been foolish and dangerous and the wrong thing to do. Always be thinking about your scenarios. Don’t hesitate but don’t be stupid when defending yourself or others. Make sure that you have your USCCA coverage.
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Welcome to the forum @William941. Good post, enjoy your stay.
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Just saw the email with a more detailed account of the incident.
The woman wasn’t familiar with guns. Bad trigger discipline saved her life.
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Greetings, William941, and welcome to the community, my friend!
Take care & be well
Can you share more info?
It sounds really weird… almost like “worse shooter you are, more chances to win the fight you have”…
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It sounds like the attacker had bad trigger discipline, and when she grabbed his gun and pointed it at him, he shot himself
: The victim/defender admitted she did not know how the firearm worked and claimed she only touched the trigger before the gun went off. An adrenaline dump affects fine motor control. What may have felt like a touch was likely a trigger pull. She defended herself and her fellow resident from a violent assault. There is no need to put a finer point on that.
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Hunting a week ago, I carried a small foldable stool with me for the first time. For me, was worth it so as I not sit on cold wet rock or wet fallen tree. I learned I need better boots to shed off snow and water. Ordered a pair - can’t arrive soon enough.
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That is the one thing I am not cheep about, good hunting attire.
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This is about the instinct to survive. Having already stomped her head while on the ground he demonstrated a willingness to kill her. The friend intervening gave her time to retrieve a weapon to end the attack. If that friend hadn’t been there she would likely be dead. She did what needed done IMHO.
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Welcome @William941 glad you are here.
When I was training for my Private Pilot license back in the day I remember asking my instructor why we were on day 20 of practicing stalls. Including stalls on landing. And he said “when/if you get in to a stall you will not have time to get out the stall check list… it has to be something you sense and know when it begins, brain and muscle memory kick in, and it’s handled”. Same could be said of gun and defense training.
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