The idea for this column came from my good friend Brian Torgeson, a veteran deputy sheriff with 29 years experience on the road and as a firearms instructor. He said that over the years he has observed that many people who regularly pack a handgun for personal defense often do not carry any spare ammo. This includes a wide range of civilians, as well as many police officers when off-duty. The rationale seems to be that there probably will not be any trouble anyway, so why bother? This is part of a contradictory pattern found in a lot of folks who realize that it is a dangerous world out there and want to take a few sensible precautions, but often find it difficult to follow through on the commitment on a daily basis. They have gone through all the steps of acquiring a handgun, obtaining a permit, and many have gone to the expense and trouble of attending a shooting school. More than a few police officers fall into this category, even though they should know better. Because of their profession they have seen the seamy side of human nature, and just how dangerous and unpredictable life on the street can be.
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