How many bullets does one need for self defense?

[Atypical Liberal]

24. The real scoop from a pro-gun person.

Here's the truth of the matter:

A gun is only useful as long as it is loaded. Thus the more bullets it holds, the longer it will remain useful when you are using it.

No one ever came out of a self-defense shooting saying, "Man, I just had too many bullets!"

But here's the other truth of the matter:

The technology that is enabling these mass shootings is high capacity magazines and detachable, easily replaceable magazines.

These people could not do what they are doing with a revolver. Oh, yes, there are some very specialized, highly trained people who can use a speed loader to reload a revolver faster than most people can even draw a semi-automatic out of a holster. But this is incredibly rare. Most people are going to be thumbing in those bullets one at a time, and it takes about 20 seconds to empty and load up a revolver that way.

Most self-defense shootings are probably over in 2-3 shots.

I think we need to tightly control semi-automatic weapons with detachable magazines.

Revolvers will be fine for self-defense, and the M1 Garand will suffice for militia duty.

If you want to own a detachable magazine semi-auto, spend $200 on your tax stamp and wait six weeks to buy one.