My CCW instructor brought up an interesting point on this topic. . . If you have enough time to deploy the weapon AND rack the slide, then you likely (not definitely) have enough time to remove yourself from the situation without firing a round. If you don't have time to rack the slide, well. . .

My job keeps me from carrying on a daily basis, but when I am carrying there is a round in the chamber in my CZ. In the H&R, the hammer sits on an empty chamber next to a round of snake-shot. Then 7 CCI Stingers.


John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.