Before you comment I suggest you read the article, which was recently published in NRA’s American Rifleman. As expected, I received a lot of feedback from readers and I’m happy to observe they actually read the article as opposed to just looking at the pretty pictures.
I’m sure Bryce Towsley is on a range somewhere right now screaming my name – mixed in with obscenities – at the top of his lungs. He probably read the first paragraph of my article, threw the magazine in the fireplace, mixed him a drink and then tried to relax in his easy chair while fondling his .44.
A practical personal protection plan should include a handgun, but that handgun should, without question, be one you’re comfortable with. As you become more experienced you’ll have the opportunity to further evaluate the situation and trade-up as your comfort and skills increase. For some, a .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (WMR) might be the best place to start. It’s also affordable, readily available and relatively easy to shoot. READ MORE
The comments at the end of the article are interesting.