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<blockquote data-quote="Running Arrow Bill" data-source="post: 404293" data-attributes="member: 9"><p>In Texas when you apply for and qualify for a CHL, it is a good idea to qualify with a Semi-Automatic: It also covers a revolver.</p><p></p><p>IMO anything smaller than .38 is a waste of money and a false sense of security. Go with a S-A 9mm or .40 at minimum. A quality S-A is going to set you back $500 to $800: Glock, S&W, Beretta, Sig, H&K, Para-Ordnance, etc. Quality = reliability: You want a reliable handgun + quality ammo. The cheaper ammo is good for practice. Select "personal defense" ammo (higher priced) for concealed carry (or at arms length otherwise).</p><p></p><p>According to CHL (and national statistics), to stop a threat (perceived relative to your defense ability) one needs to aim for the largest part of a target. Chances of hitting a "non-vital" part in a confrontation is next to nill (due to stress of the situation).</p><p></p><p>Also, a very aggressive threat (even with one bullet in him/her) can move up to 21 feet toward you in about 3 seconds!</p><p></p><p>CHL licensure training teaches one to discharge 2 or 3 shots at the target in as many seconds. And, anything smaller than 9 mm (unless it hits a vital area) is only going to make the perpetrator MAD!</p><p></p><p>Practice, practice, practice! Standing, squating, prone, behind cover, etc. Suggest at least 500 quality practice rounds to "begin" to become proficient.</p><p></p><p>If a perpetrator appears to start firing at one, quickly move <u>laterally </u>as well as increase your distance. With lateral moves, the aggressor has to re-acquire the target (you)...a moving target is hard to hit. Most criminals are poor shots. Even law enforcement personnel don't always complete a vital hit with the first shot (national statistics).</p><p></p><p>Final comment: When you perceive a life-threating threat, your job as a law-abiding citizen is to avoid a confrontation. If this now possible, then the objective is to stop the threat...not make it madder (aka a "wounded animal").</p><p></p><p>Texas Laws are on the side of the law-abiding citizen for protection of life, property.</p><p></p><p>Caveat: If one is not mentally ready to point, pull the trigger, then you are best advised to avoid guns and threats.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Running Arrow Bill, post: 404293, member: 9"] In Texas when you apply for and qualify for a CHL, it is a good idea to qualify with a Semi-Automatic: It also covers a revolver. IMO anything smaller than .38 is a waste of money and a false sense of security. Go with a S-A 9mm or .40 at minimum. A quality S-A is going to set you back $500 to $800: Glock, S&W, Beretta, Sig, H&K, Para-Ordnance, etc. Quality = reliability: You want a reliable handgun + quality ammo. The cheaper ammo is good for practice. Select "personal defense" ammo (higher priced) for concealed carry (or at arms length otherwise). According to CHL (and national statistics), to stop a threat (perceived relative to your defense ability) one needs to aim for the largest part of a target. Chances of hitting a "non-vital" part in a confrontation is next to nill (due to stress of the situation). Also, a very aggressive threat (even with one bullet in him/her) can move up to 21 feet toward you in about 3 seconds! CHL licensure training teaches one to discharge 2 or 3 shots at the target in as many seconds. And, anything smaller than 9 mm (unless it hits a vital area) is only going to make the perpetrator MAD! Practice, practice, practice! Standing, squating, prone, behind cover, etc. Suggest at least 500 quality practice rounds to "begin" to become proficient. If a perpetrator appears to start firing at one, quickly move [u]laterally [/u]as well as increase your distance. With lateral moves, the aggressor has to re-acquire the target (you)...a moving target is hard to hit. Most criminals are poor shots. Even law enforcement personnel don't always complete a vital hit with the first shot (national statistics). Final comment: When you perceive a life-threating threat, your job as a law-abiding citizen is to avoid a confrontation. If this now possible, then the objective is to stop the threat...not make it madder (aka a "wounded animal"). Texas Laws are on the side of the law-abiding citizen for protection of life, property. Caveat: If one is not mentally ready to point, pull the trigger, then you are best advised to avoid guns and threats. [/QUOTE]
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