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03-22-2017, 03:57 PM
I was listening to an episode (3-19-17) and was interested in the discussion about being in Condition 0 thru 2 (round in chamber) and anything else was really a waste.
I was wanting to call the show on this, but it was not live anymore. They implied that unless you carried 0-2, you'd really be risking your life -- Unloaded chamber = Unloaded gun; equals "you don't know your gun" or "afraid of your gun".
I disagree that carrying in Condition 3 is a waste. I know my gun, am not afraid of it, but understand the risks associated with complacency in everyday carry, that I'd personally prefer 3. There's a higher risk of an accidental discharge than actually being mugged. Now, if I feel I'm in a bad neighborhood, or am in a strange environment, I'd set to probably Condition 2 or higher.
Argument around what if bad guy has one arm in grip or you are shot in the arm and you can't rack your slide. They didn't mention that you can rack off the side of your leg or waste. I've practiced this and it works.
I guess this is talk show "entertainment", with certain attitudes and opinions. Too bad they took a hard stance on what they consider the "only" way to carry. I'd appreciate some time explaining the conditions and let the carrier decide.
I was wanting to call the show on this, but it was not live anymore. They implied that unless you carried 0-2, you'd really be risking your life -- Unloaded chamber = Unloaded gun; equals "you don't know your gun" or "afraid of your gun".
I disagree that carrying in Condition 3 is a waste. I know my gun, am not afraid of it, but understand the risks associated with complacency in everyday carry, that I'd personally prefer 3. There's a higher risk of an accidental discharge than actually being mugged. Now, if I feel I'm in a bad neighborhood, or am in a strange environment, I'd set to probably Condition 2 or higher.
Argument around what if bad guy has one arm in grip or you are shot in the arm and you can't rack your slide. They didn't mention that you can rack off the side of your leg or waste. I've practiced this and it works.
I guess this is talk show "entertainment", with certain attitudes and opinions. Too bad they took a hard stance on what they consider the "only" way to carry. I'd appreciate some time explaining the conditions and let the carrier decide.
I was wanting to call the show on this, but it was not live anymore. They implied that unless you carried 0-2, you'd really be risking your life -- Unloaded chamber = Unloaded gun; equals "you don't know your gun" or "afraid of your gun".
I disagree that carrying in Condition 3 is a waste. I know my gun, am not afraid of it, but understand the risks associated with complacency in everyday carry, that I'd personally prefer 3. There's a higher risk of an accidental discharge than actually being mugged. Now, if I feel I'm in a bad neighborhood, or am in a strange environment, I'd set to probably Condition 2 or higher.
Argument around what if bad guy has one arm in grip or you are shot in the arm and you can't rack your slide. They didn't mention that you can rack off the side of your leg or waste. I've practiced this and it works.
I guess this is talk show "entertainment", with certain attitudes and opinions. Too bad they took a hard stance on what they consider the "only" way to carry. I'd appreciate some time explaining the conditions and let the carrier decide.
