Why do you carry a gun? (Reality Check).

American Handgunner | January 1, 2003| | Copyright

A decision to carry a firearm in the public forum requires a commitment of enormous proportions. After making this decision, a person is often buried under an onslaught of information. Carry this ammo. Don't modify the gun or you'll get sued. Buy this holster. Buy this gun. Get this training and do this and do that and don't do anything but do everything.

When you decide to carry a handgun, you had better consider it's now a tool of your trade. And, just like a plumber, you must be qualified with the tools of your trade. But, unlike a plumber, you must be willing to ...

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