My new 9mm didn’t fit my hand as well as my old one, but…
“My new 9mm didn’t fit my hand as well as my old one, but it was rapidly becoming a familiar weight. At first I’d decided it was okay to wear as long as I shot only at supernatural bad guys who were already shooting at me. Lately, I’d had to broaden that definition to anytime my life was in danger. I was currently leaning toward a slightly more comprehensive rule somewhere between proactive self-defense and the-bastards-had-it-coming, which, if I survived long enough, I intended to blame on my deranged partner rubbing off on me.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker adapts their gun‑carrying rules from limited self‑defense to a broader, more aggressive stance as danger escalates.
In simple terms: They expand when they’ll use a weapon.
Key Takeaway
Reevaluate safety boundaries regularly.
Themes
self‑defense
risk assessment
personal safety
Mood
tense
reflective
Type
advice
personal narrative
When to use this quote
- dangerous situations
- personal protection
- law enforcement encounters
- conflict escalation
Key Concepts
ethical dilemmas
weapon policy
psychological influence
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it justified to broaden self‑defense criteria?
- How does a partner’s behavior affect personal safety choices?
A Different Perspective
May lead to excessive force or legal issues.