There is so much for which we have to compromise when carrying concealed. We have to compromise in clothing selection and where we carry while following laws, and even what we carry. Many compromise in caliber to carry a lighter, more-easily concealed handgun, but we’re also compromising when we carry a handgun when a rifle is a much better fighting tool. Now this is not a piece about what caliber is best for concealed carry or even what gun is best. I believe any gun is better than no gun. Instead, this is about one of those e-mails that get sent around the Internet that I recently received from a friend. I couldn’t help but think that the email put carrying a gun for self-defense into perspective. The story is about a Sheriff who receives a meritorious award for his many years of service to the community. During the reception, a lady notices that the Sheriff is wearing his sidearm. The lady asks whether the Sheriff has his handgun because he is expecting trouble. The Sheriff looks at the woman and replies: “No Ma’am. If I was expecting trouble I would have brought my rifle.” Isn’t it amazing how often forwarded e-mails, which are probably not true, make such a great point? My carry gun is for when I can’t use my rifle, or, if possible, to fight my way to my rifle.
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