Note: NO sarcasm in this post whatsoever - Just real questions.
Scenario - thug with a gun 6' away pointing between my eyes. If I have a gun in my pocket I should try to pull it?
I would think my chances would be better if I cooperated. Atleast until I felt I had an oppourtunity to pull when and IF the situation allowed it.
For me it would depend on what he wanted. If he wanted my wallet, he can have it. I would never take someones life to protect my property.
On the other hand if I thought he simply wanted me dead or had mental issues I would likely take my chances and draw. It all depends on the situation.
MarineHawks scenario of putting my hand in my pocket when I feel something is out of place is a good point. I can't tell you how many times I would have loved to be able to do that.
I think it's a good idea if I get into some kind of class that addresses these issues and I will. Can't say I have time to practice with the thing every month but I'll certainly spend as much time as possible learning to use it proficiently. Would be fun anyway.
Pepper spray and Tazers have uses, they are great in a fist fight
but I wouldn't want to use either in a gun fight.
BTW - I bet I would get fairly good at close quarters snap shooting really quick. I've played paintball almost all of my adult life at a tournament level. I know a firearm is different but in many ways it is very similar. Reaction time is reaction time.