So as some of y'all know I've been kicking around what type of weapon I should by as my first ever handgun purchase.
Excellent first purchase!
Now for the 5 rules of a gun fight:
1) Gun beats no gun
If you dont carry because it will print, is too heavy or just forget it, you have no gun. If you cant clear a jam, you have no gun. Send time on the range working to clear a jam. If you run out of ammo, you have no gun.
2) Fast beats slow
We are talking about getting the gun into the fight here, not the speed of the bullet. He who shoots first, often forces the other to take cover. Practice drawing from your carry, practice while standing, sitting, prone, etc. Practice from within the car. You never know when you will need to draw.
3) A hit beats a miss
The .22 that hits is worth a whole lot more than the .44 mag that misses. Practice for accuracy. "Gun Control" means hitting what you aim at.
4) Big holes beat small holes
Hollow points make bigger holes than wad cutters, etc. Subject to the 3 rules above, carry the biggest hole maker that you can draw and shoot accurately.
5) Many holes beat one hole
If it is worth shooting once, it is worth shooting twice. Practice the double tap. Get the follow on shot close to the first. Oh, and remember what that means with regards to running out of ammunition.