Recent content by Chickenooble

That's your reason, imo. Despite you or the police not wanting to carry a firearm, other people will (legally or not) and they might be willing to turn that firearm on you. I like to think of everyone carrying firearms as 'equalizers'... Edit: Clarity

Concern yourself more with the person behind the firearm, and not the firearm itself. It's a tool, just like any other tool in the shed. Edit: I live in Virginia. People don't need to be registered to carry a firearm strapped to their leg, waist or slung on the back. As long as it's...

Personally, I really like the Ruger LCR .38 Special revolvers. They're compact firearms that weigh 13 ounces, which makes this an attractive weapon for conceal carry and/or people who don't have the greatest arm strength. Even if your intent, as of now, is only range play, getting a more...