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For clarification, the times that I would not carry a phone would be more along the lines of “out to dinner with friends” than “taking the dog for a late night walk.” In certain situations it is prudent to have your phone on and available, in other situations there are plenty of other options.

I agree with the logic that “the first one to call is the good guy”, but cases aren’t decided by who called first. If I ever (and I hope I never) have to use deadly force, it will not be in a situation that was borderline or could be construed in any other way except justifiable self defense.

Now that this thread is offically hi jacked...

Everyone should do what they think is best for their particular situation. I am a youngish guy, but I just think technology has become a crutch for many people out there. It is a great tool, but (IMHO) most people these days don’t take time to tune out of the world and tune into their families, lives, etc.

Greybeard wrote:It's your choice, but I'd suggest the phone go too where the gun does. Pretty hard to use pistol for calling 911 before, during or after a deadly force incident.

What is 911? Mine only dials 1911?

Neither when I am drinking...

Just kidding, I carry my phone less than 40% of the time (mainly just during work hours). I carry my gun 99% of the time. I think the idea that a CHL (who was willing to interevene and did) would be present while someone was commiting a crime against a third person is pretty far fetched.

I would think so...

461,000+ CHL'ers

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As of 2008 Texas had appx. 70,000 Peace Officers:

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...and if I thought 911 was my best option I would carry a phone everywhere, not a gun.