Reply #90: Problem is,

[Hoyt]

We won't know whether the toter is able to handle a situation -- as unlikely as it may be -- until it is maybe too late. Only then will we know if the toter will shoot himself in the foot because he is nervous, shoot someone because of some misplaced fear about the person's "looks", or God forbid, shoot some innocent bystander while playing cowboy under the influence of too much adrenalin. There is no way to train most toters for these situations. I know, most toters can't accept that -- but it's true. I believe we should leave such things to law enforcement. Sure they won't be around sometimes. But a bunch of untrained "cowboys" ain't going to protect any of us in the long run.

You obviously missed my point about the 1911. I know something, perhaps as much as some of you, about guns. I also know that once that trigger is pulled, there ain't no taking that round(s) back. And I've known folks who have a permit who are a danger to society when walking around in public with their peashooter -- as much a danger as a criminal.

Be safe.