when is the right time to pull out your pistol

[eldirector]

When is the right time to pull out your pistol?

When it's consensual. A "maybe" from her is not the same as "yes".

You have a pistol? There is a pill for that.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Much better stated than "If you're going to pull it, you had better be prepared to use it, otherwise don't pull it". Utter and complete BS.

Hey OP - have you had any formal firearms training?

FIFY. Thats how I was taught. Meaning intimidation is NOT one of the uses of the weapon, and if that is all you are comfortable with and are not prepared mentally to pull the trigger and take a life, you either need to not carry, or keep it in the holster until you ARE ready to put your booger hook to work.

 

[cosermann]

In addition to the reasonable belief that it's necessary to prevent death or serious bodily injury, I'll just leave this here:

Commentary by Evan Marshall

 

[MCgrease08]

Street robberies and you - The Basics - AR15.COM

Life isn't always black and white. A store robbery might dictate a much different response than a possible mugging in a dark alley.

The body language thugs on the street understand might be different than a retail robber. Sometimes it might be better to at least show you have a gun, even if you aren't to the point of drawing it yet.

 

[Tactically Fat]

In addition to the reasonable belief that it's necessary to prevent death or serious bodily injury, I'll just leave this here:

Commentary by Evan Marshall

Amen and amen.

Every single projectile that leaves the barrel of any firearm has a lawyer attached to it.

 

[Caleb]

I'd just dirty Harry it and blow his head clean off...

 

[ghuns]

I'd just dirty Harry it and blow his head clean off...

Only if you had just fired 5 shots, not 6.

 

[ajeandy]

When you're ballsdeep in a squealing pig. Oh wait nm that's while firing a rifle into the air.

 

[Route 45]

After the third date.

Well, if she want's to see it on the first date, she'll probably be more fun at the range.

Seriously, though, I don't think that there can be a standard answer to "when should I pull it," since every situation has its unique considerations. You absolutely shouldn't draw unless you are justified in using it, but outside of that rule, tactical considerations will determine when its prudent to draw in order to give yourself the greatest advantage. Can you get to cover? What is your backstop? Can you surprise the bad guy while he is distracted?

Here's a interesting video of an off duty cop who got robbed at gunpoint and used distraction to his advantage:


LiveLeak.com - Robber tries to take the wallet of an Off Duty Cop.

 

[miguel]

Not until the eighth page of a thread, at least.

 

[Jwmeador]

I bet there are already threads on this but what do you guys think is the right time to pull out your pistol . If your in let's say some sort of store that's being robbed if no one is being hurt is it best to keep it in the holster or pull it out like dirty harry

In my opinion the best time to pull your gun is right when you are ready to use it to kill someone. You have to assume things will come to you being being forced to shoot right away after pulling your gun. You pull your gun ANYTIME sooner and situation that could have been solved otherwise now can become deadly when it did not have to be. If i ever pull my gun the situation will have to 100% mean im going to have to shoot somebody. I will never pull it for any other reason until i have made the decision the situation calls for taking someones life.

 

[JettaKnight]

You have a pistol? There is a pill for that.

It's how you use it that counts.

 

[ghuns]

It's how you use it that counts.

That's what all the guys packin a 9mm say.

 

[printcraft]

It's how you use it that counts.

Be ready when the time is right.

 

[Sailor]

Nothing ever goes down like you think it will.

What you do depends on your instinct and training.

Hard rules can get you killed.

 

[Birds Away]

Be ready when the time is right.

Nothing ever goes down like you think it will.

What you do depends on your instinct and training.

Hard rules can get you killed.

I........never mind.

 

[mdemetz]

When somebody honks at you?

 

[tbhausen]

Threads like this one are the worst place for humor.

OP: research the justifiable use of deadly force and keep it concealed or in the holster until you're within the law to use it (unless you're ready for an extended stay at the crossbar motel).

 

[halfmileharry]

Threads like this one are the worst place for humor.

OP: research the justifiable use of deadly force and keep it concealed or in the holster until you're within the law to use it (unless you're ready for an extended stay at the crossbar motel).

Geez, Lighten up Francis. Grab some caffeine.

In the OP's scenario I will be in defensive mode. IF I'm out of sight I'll have gun in hand ready to make some noise if absolutely necessary. This might include hundreds of possibilities.
IF I'm in the wrong place at the wrong time I'll just have to play it by ear. My survival and the survival of others is the priority.

 

[Yup!]

the right time is 1.5 seconds before I pull the trigger.