How to Live Safely in a Dangerous World by Loren W. Christensen

Author:Loren W. Christensen
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Published: 2015-04-25T16:00:00+00:00

A study made by the New York City Police Department looked at more than 6,000 shootings over a ten-year period. The study revealed that it was the placement of the bullet, not the caliber, that was the most important factor in determining the effectiveness of a shooting.

Your Considerations

• One of the first considerations you need to make when choosing the best gun for your needs is the weapon's reliability. You might have a gun that could knock the socks off an elephant, but if it doesn't fire at the crucial moment you want it to, the result could be deadly-to you.

• Reliable ammunition is also important. Don't test fire one type of ammo but keep another type in your gun. Test-fire the same ammo to ensure it does what you want it to do.

• Choose a weapon you can shoot accurately in a semi -dark room. Remember, you can't use most gun sights in the dark.

• Choose a weapon you can afford. Many people believe an expensive gun will somehow make them a better shot. These are the same people who think a new, gold-plated barbell set will build bigger muscles than the rusted one setting out in their garage. Not so. All you need is a moderately priced weapon you can shoot with confidence and skill.

• The cost of the ammo is just as important as the cost of the weapon, maybe more. Since it may take a lot of shooting practice before you become comfortable with your new gun, you need to consider whether you can afford its ammunition. You may like the size of a .45 caliber, but practicing with the big ammo is going to cost you a lot more than the smaller .22 ammunition. As a result, you may not practice as much as you should.

• You need to evaluate your bullet's penetration power. You want it powerful enough to stop an intruder, but you don't want it to pass through your bedroom wall and into your child's room. But the choices are not always clear. For example, birdshot fired from a shotgun has excellent stopping power at close range and is less likely to pass through walls. But many home owners feel a shotgun is too cumbersome for their needs. A powerful handgun, however, is accurate at a much greater distance but a big bullet may pass through an intruder and continue on through an interior wall.

• The size of the frame and grip is an important consideration. Though a .45 caliber looks impressive and hits like a rhinoceros' fist, it may be too big for your hand and the recoil may be too great. On the other hand, the .32 doesn't hit as hard, but the recoil is minor and the butt fits your hand like a glove .

• Should you choose a revolver or an automatic? Many police departments are going to automatics but they do cost more, the ammunition is generally more expensive, and they are more complicated to use. If

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