A civilian has different needs than LE. I can't imagine protecting my life from someone 50 yds away. If somebody is in my house they would be within wrestling distance. Accuracy at 50 yds is not even an issue. I don't have a radio to call for backup nor do I wear a bullet proof vest. Rather than shoot a small caliber pistol 15 times I would rather try to incapacitate them with a .45 with the first shot. The volley fire concept is great on TV I don't want to get involved in that kind of a gun battle. In Minnesota we are told we need to be a "reluctant participant" otherwise we can go to jail. Most of my time is spent where the risk level is so low that I feel good carrying a J frame. If the situation gets so bad the J frame is not enough, hand me a 12 gauge.
