Originally Posted by Proofnpood

I don't think any caliber is guaranteed to stop someone in their tracks but being unarmed certainly won't help you win the battle. The best scenario is never ending up in a situation where you need to use force to protect yourself and the second best is to be armed, skilled, and prepared to execute if you do end up in such a place. The biggest question for me is the last one (prepared to execute). I think I would be able to respond with deadly force if it was necessary but I guess that's something we will never really know unless we are faced with that situation. What worries me a little is "would I hesitate too long"??? I hope not, but I certainly wouldn't take someone's life either unless I felt it was absolutely the only choice. Anyone else ever thought of those same things? Lot of responsiblity comes with carrying a weapon....