Guns for Beginners: Draw and Shoot?

By Robert Farago

It’s generally accepted that most defensive gun uses (DGU’s) end without a shot fired. The defender shows the bad guy or guys their gun, the perps think better of their attack and scarper. Result! A non-ballistic DGU means less paperwork, less psychological trauma, less money spent on lawyers and a lower chance of subsequent retribution. As the Texas State Rifle Association lawyer above points out, you have no legal obligation to fire your weapon when you clear leather. But giving yourself the option not to shoot raises a thorny question: how do you know whether to shoot or not? That depends on . . .

Whether or not the attacker ceases their attack when you show them your gun. Yes but – will you have enough time to shoot if you “pause” before pulling the trigger?

This “hesitation kills” conundrum explains why some gun owners proclaim “If I pull out my gun I’m shooting.” They don’t trust themselves to be able to make a split-second life-or-death decision in the heat of battle. It’s a perfectly understandable fear. Attacks are usually extremely swift. Aside from force-on-force training, there’s no good way to prepare yourself not to shoot.

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Source:: Truth About Guns