Posted on 11/28/2016 6:10:49 PM PST by B4Ranch
Do not fool yourself about what the aftermath of a defensive shooting is going to be like. Some people have an image in their head that’s been put there by watching too much television and bad platitudes from elected officials and spokespersons for various groups. As with anything else, the reality is so much worse than the fantasy.
For instance, most people don’t think it’s entirely possible that their defensive handgun will not only be confiscated by law enforcement, but never returned. It’s actually fairly common. Bear in mind that this isn’t legal advice and shouldn’t be taken as such, but rather a discussion of available information.
After authorities have been called and first responders arrive on the scene, law enforcement will likely process the crime scene and begin asking questions. You may or may not be placed in custody. What is also quite likely is for the gun that you used to dispatch the home invader/robber/whomever will be seized and taken into evidence. There it will remain for the duration of any proceedings, including a trial – which can take months, or even years.
Note, though, that this isn’t to suggest that police want to deprive people of their property. There is often much more to these things than news reports disclose.
(Excerpt) Read more at dailycaller.com ...
I’ve carried revolvers for 45 years and have no intention of changing now.
Agreed,I’ve really become enamored with my Match Champion!
The Ruger GP 100.
I like the S&W models 60 (3in) and 586 (4in), depending on how much room I have.
.357 is the only round for a pistol.
I mostly practice with +P 38, but occasionally do a load of .357. I always carry .357. 125gr Federal JHP.
No sense wonderin’ how long it will take for somebody to bleed out. With .357 you don’t have to wonder.
According to the FBI, the .357 has more one-shot stops than any other round in law enforcement history.
I came up with an idea to use a trot line to see if I can fish my GP 100, CZ75 B, Bersa 380, an P220 Sig 45acp,outta the river,
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LOL. I have a Chantilly P7M8 as well. It’s was my first pistol purchase. I need to get another so it can relax in the safe.
For crying out loud folks!
We buy and train with the very best weapon we can afford TO PROTECT OUR LIFE!
Why would anyone then carry junk, to protect against potential confiscation?????
I add Crimson Lasergrips to everything. I have found that to be the perfect add-on. Mods 36, 60, 642, 340, 29, 28, & 27 all get the add on.
I carry a Glock 19 these days that I’ve put thousands of rounds through, maybe 200 rounds a week average for the past 4 years. Only modifications made are a bar-sto barrel with a supported chamber and, trijicon night sights and a 3.5 lb trigger. The aftermarket lets me shoot my own cast lead reloads during my own practice sessions cheaply and my companies provided 147gr Speer GDHP’s range and carry ammo .....
Simple, utilitarian, reliable, durable, comfortable to carry and easily replaceable...
My Kimber 1911A1 in 10mm is not cheap or fancy, bone stock, stainless but its a very good pistol. I’m not a collector so my few fancy high dollar custom handguns are mere BBQ rigs for private outings with family and friends.
Yep - same here. Also have a Kahr .380 which would replace the Ruger if it were ever used/confiscated.
Second Call Defense will replace your confiscated firearm if you’re involved in a self defense shooting.
Http://www.secondcalldefense.org
I love those 82s. I bought a pair when they were $200 a copy.
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I also have a 2001 Glock G32 in .357SIG, w/ 10 & 28 (S&W) rnd mags, Docter Red Dot sight, with 7-8k rnds thru it, which I could carry, I suppose, as a ‘confiscation piece’, but I prefer the Kimbers, even if I have to give one up. The SIG is just too ‘jumpy’. I can buy more Kimbers. I sure wouldn’t be daily carrying one of those other much higher-end pieces; they’re eye candy.
Hope they clean up nicely!
Those P7’s are just about the finest handgun ever made,certainly the safest carry gun.I make do with a USP or SW model 19.
After a while, even that is not enough, so I have gravitated to laser sighting on home defense weapons ... I point shoot for out and about personal defense. The CZ 82 lends itself to that use for close in engagements. Best factory trigger in DA/SA I have ever seen on a mass produced pistol.
Carrying one extra mag for twelve more pills, too. Hornady makes a really good ZTP round for them. Wish I could find some Silver Bear hollow points for mine.
The Best,,,,
Great point.
Absolutely! I'm trained to shoot "modified Weaver" stance: my strong hand pushes out, and, as the muzzle comes onto the target, my weak hand pulls in.
Only then -- (with the muzzle on target) -- does my weak hand pull back to compress the cocker and activate the P7.
Meanwhile, only when the target is identified and my sight picture is aligned does my trigger finger leave its "draw" position (pointing alongside the slide) and head toward the trigger.
If, at any point, and for any reason, I should drop it, the P7 returns to SAFE before it has fallen an inch...
Its Alessi holster has great retention: it's almost impossible to remove the piece -- but (almost like magic) -- the natural action of pointing your trigger finger (alongside the slide) at the target -- results in an amazingly effortless, safe draw! (Still can't figure out how Alessi did that...)
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And -- no trigger lock is needed: If the user knows the "trick", a simple 90 degree twist with the thumb positions the striker mechanism so that, when the cocker is squeezed, the striker pops out of the piece --rendering the P7 totally inert and useless (unless one knows the "trick" for returning it to battery position).
For even more security, it is simple to pop the striker out and drop it in your shirt pocket --converting the P7 to nothing more than an expensive club... And, with practice, re-arming the piece takes less than three seconds.
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Lately, though, my P7's been in the safe, because I'm "breaking in" my wife's S&W M&P Shield 9 "birthday present" -- and its IWB holster -- "for her". '-)
Been working on the trigger and mag springs -- and removing "sharp spots" on the grip -- and it's now quite a nice-shooting little carry piece. And, when I wear black slacks and black turtleneck, I can remove my jacket -- and most folks don't even notice I'm armed...
Soon, I'll start training her on the Shield -- and I'll face the big question: "Do I put the P7 back into service -- or start working on a new Shield for my own carry piece?" '-)
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Thanks for the post, B4Ranch! You've given me lots to consider...
My view on the subject is “If your life isn’t worth a fine handgun, then what is it worth?” You have no right to shoot another man if your life isn’t worth at least three thousand dollars, in your own eyes.
How did I come up with the three thousand dollar figure? One handgun, numerous holsters, training classes, practice ammunition and travel expenses for training classes and practicing.
Good point, but have you ever shot a Ruger LCP? Very nice pocket pistol.
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