If you ever shoot it'd likely be inside of 3 feet. Arm reach. The most dangerous practice there is to do is drawing. Be very careful.

Shooting from the hip is the most valuable practice you can do.

Just keep something in mind. If you draw your weapon in public, even if you were well within your right to do so, it will likely cost you no less than $5k in legal costs. If it's questionable right, $10-$15k. If you illegally drew, it could cost you a ridiculous amount more.

The above doesn't even involve a discharge. Add a public discharge and your in $hits creek, no paddle.

If your life is in danger it's a no brainer. You survive. You'll likely never need to use it. Which is good.

Tom