Good data. You cannot prepare for everything. For most applications, you should have brought a rifle. That being said, just carrying a serviceable firearm filled with modern self defense hollow points that you are proficient with gives you a leg up on most of the population in terms of self defense.

That being said, a 5 shot snub is more than enough unless I am venturing into a place that I feel uncomfortable.

I live rural. In a low crime area.I do not feel the need or desire to carry my hicaps.

I also follow the 4S rule:

I avoid: Stupid people, doing Stupid things, and/or going to Stupid places, at Stupid times.


The 442 or Bulldog work just fine for me.