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kappatiff wrote: .... still a little uneasy at the thought of carrying with one in the chamber. Guess I'll have to get over that, given the responses of the other posters.

Most people have the same feeling at first. Then with some more range time, introspection and reading about real criminal assaults the loaded chamber issue gets revisited. Getting to a defensive handgun class goes a long way in confidence building as well as skill building. It gets us closer to where we want to be, effective.

kappatiff wrote: Anyway, if it were me, I'd have immediately called 911 and at least given them a location..... If the cops came though, watching them give run some idiot kids through the gamut, is highly rewarding I'm sure.

That's a great idea.


Thanks for being a teacher.

jeeperbryan wrote: I'm also reconsidering my carrying style of not keeping one in the chamber. I feel like if something were to have happened last night, my weapon would have been worthless had I not loaded one. So I'm thinking I may start looking at a new CCW that has some safety features that I'm comfortable enough with to start carrying loaded (besides a long trigger pull). Any suggestions?

That's good to hear you are making a change based on your experiences. Your handgun could have very well been usesless, if you couldn't get a round chambered. The long triggerpull & comfort level can be overcome with training. I recommend getting to a handgun 1 class to build your skill level and your confidence.