RS....maybe I wasn't clear enough or didn't read your post right at the end....make no mistake, I don't take guns or their use lightly....after 15 years as a cop, with 8 on SWAT and half of that as a sniper, I don't want anyone thinking I do....my point is just that if you are gonna carry it, don't be afraid to use it if the need arises. You are absolutely right...get on 911 and give them the description of yourself and suspect....and practice practice practice....I once had someone ask me if I kept my guns loaded....the answer was what good are they unloaded.