Round in the Chamber

[Strider]

Action almost ALWAYS beats reaction. If you need to shoot you are already behind the time curve. If the bad guy is at bad breath distance you may need that free hand to fend him off.  If you whip out the roscoe and chamber a round and end up not shooting, you may have  placed your self in legal trouble. Just a quick recap but it fits. Bottom line is NEVER carry the piece unchambered.

[MikeBjerum]

If you are not going to carry it loaded why carry it at all?

[TAB]

what they said.  Now my hd does not have one in the chamber, but thats more to do with little ones getting a hold of it.

[alfsauve]

And unless you practice chambering a round, a lot, in an emergency you'll probably be squeezing the trigger on an empty chamber and wondering why the gun isn't going off.

Have her read Blink by Malcolm Gladwell for an understanding of how the body and mind react in a threat situation.  Defense needs to be simple and swift.  The more steps involved the less likely they'll get completed in time.

[DGF]

Whats wrong with having her carry a revolver? Solves the problem. Pull the trigger and it goes bang even if the hammer rests on an empty chamber.

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[JC5123]

Whats wrong with having her carry a revolver? Solves the problem. Pull the trigger and it goes bang even if the hammer rests on an empty chamber.

I've thought of that. I'll suggest that as a last resort. I just know that she is trained and comfortable with her Glock. So getting her to switch to a revolver may not go over well. She usually carries in her purse, and is worried about an accidental discharge. Personally I'm thinking that if she went from sub compact to full compact and carried on her body she would re-think her position.

[PegLeg45]

I've thought of that. I'll suggest that as a last resort. I just know that she is trained and comfortable with her Glock. So getting her to switch to a revolver may not go over well. She usually carries in her purse, and is worried about an accidental discharge. Personally I'm thinking that if she went from sub compact to full compact and carried on her body she would re-think her position.

I don't think I would use one of these, but.......... there is this.... for those concerned about the factory Glock trigger block not preventing an AD.

Of course, extra training is required in the presentation of the weapon.

http://www.clipdraw.com/store/index.php?rn=396&action=show_detail

[fightingquaker13]

I leave the rifles/shotguns in my house unchambered, safety off (cruiser ready in cop speak). But my EDC? Its locked and loaded. If I ever need it? I need it now, not in two seconds. If I have time to chamber a round, I have time to run. But I won't have time to do either as the BG always has the inititive. If your GF is concerned about safety sell her on the Glock or a DA revolver. They won't go bang without you pulling the trigger.

[Strider]

JC, If she is worried about AD's carrying in the purse, make sure she uses a GOOD pocket holster and places it in a DEDICATED pocket of her purse where nothing else is carried. Several mfgrs. make very stylish bags with quick access pockets(Galco).

[PegLeg45]

JC, If she is worried about AD's carrying in the purse, make sure she uses a GOOD pocket holster and places it in a DEDICATED pocket of her purse where nothing else is carried. Several mfgrs. make very stylish bags with quick access pockets(Galco).

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