“If it’s a preference to carry with an empty chamber then it’s a preference made without being knowledgeable on the subject.”
BS
“Racking a round at the last second might make for more drama in a movie, but no professional is going to do that in real life.”
I didn’t say cops shouldn’t have a round in the chamber. But for you to say everyone should have a round in the chamber or not carry a gun is asinine.
... AND for someone to say that everyone that carries a weapon "condition one" is dangerous, is also as you say; asinine... Just saying. ;-)
An unloaded weapon IS a paperweight in a close quarters encounter, just replace the scenario with a citizen being carjacked or robbed, he pulls his weapon without a round in the chamber... "click" = dead.
Most people carry semi-autos and if you think the "average joe" can cycle the slide that quickly under stress... just look at the results in the story, most people train very little with their weapons and most would do the same thing... WTF! it didn't fire... a few seconds go by before the mind re-engages and attempts to correct the situation, and if the bad guy is right there with a knife or gun... you can see the outcome.
All right, instead of berating me, give me one reason why someone should carry a pistol without having a round chambered. I'm not talking about someone transporting a pistol or revolver to the range for target practice. I'm talking about the pistol one would carry on their person for protection.