If my explanation was too wordy, a simple TL:DR would've sufficed. But you've identified the problem. People assume waaaay too much from a simple forum post. But, had I dragged on to list a detailed explanation of every point I was covering, it would've been "a novel". Anyway, I'm quite well versed in firearms…

Again, another person who has chosen to read one post then "know everything". It sounds like your attitude will inexorably lead to..... well, definitely not me repeating everything that's been said in this entire thread. Have a good one.

Thanks for your input.

I'll put it like this. Watch those two videos. You have no adrenaline. No fear. You're chilling at the computer, cool. Me too.

As you obviously read *nothing* I wrote except the first post, I feel absolutely no need to repeat any/all of it. Have a great day

I never argued that he didn't have any point. I'm well aware a 10mm round can penetrate and exit a human body. Or he could duck. Or or or. I wasn't, nor am I now, putting forward the arguement that any action is without risk. If you want my actual opinion, it's this.

Your second paragraph is EXACTLY the point. In some other reply to another person in this post, I expressed that exact sentiment in a little different words. I mentioned that I had never been in that position, whether it be by the grace of God and luck, OR that I actively avoided situation that would end up...…

Nope, Not at all. Only that they were the ones that because of news coverage indicating they were some "dangerous bullet", many people who were otherwise unfamiliar with guns would recognize the name.

Boom. Boom. Double tap.

While that's a good point, I'm really particular about keeping my cars clean. I rarely even drive in the rain. Can you imagine cleaning *THAT* off the undercarriage? Yuuuck. But, in all seriousness, I do acknowledge your valid point.

Who knows? Car owners have all kinds of reasons, some of which make sense (financial situation changed and left no option) some don't ("new" 911 came out, wanted one, no matter what).

Contrary to many of the snarky "Texas" posts that are thrown about so carelessly here, this lady embodies everything that it is to be a Texan. She makes me proud to be a Texan. Godspeed and best wishes. She will definitely be in my thoughts.

Blah blah blah. Not here to dispute the effectiveness of having a CCW. Although, I would say, if he had a gun, well I'd much rather have one, than not. Other than that, have a great day. You live your life in the way that makes you happy and I'll do the same. And I truly do hope neither of us is ever in this…

...annnnd here come the veiled insults. Handing out CCW's to the most "irrational of people". You obviously didn't read any of the other posts or my replies in this thread. But, just for your edification, I don't load any of my weapons with armor piercing rounds. lol Jacketed hollow points are quite adept at…

I'm not sure about how I'd feel about it either, as thankfully the situation has never presented itself. All I can say is that I practice regularly (in Texas, guns as a hobby is almost mandatory (queue Texas jokes here..lol).

I'm going to post this here and it may quite possibly be very unpopular and I have zero fucks to give in that case otherwise I wouldn't be posting it.

maybe a fuckton is metric, but I think it's in the 3200lb range. I'd have to google it. Lol. My ONLY point was hp is cheap these days and everyone has it by the boatload. I'd you're reading more than that into what I said, you're putting too much thought into it.

PS - And I did LOVE my Gen 1 Viper. The best thing about that car? My wife who is 5'0" on her BEST day, if she stands up reallllllly straight, actually couldn't reach the pedals in that Viper. She has no problem driving a stick, but the combination of steering wheel, seat and pedal placement combined where she…

Yeah, trust me, I get that. lol It's just pretty incredible that 300 or 400 hp these days doesn't really get anyone's attention. 300hp is Accord territory. lol My M-I-L's little V6 crossover puts out like 317 hp. Anyway, if you wanna be a contender (to steal a phrase), if you're not bringing 5 or 600 hp (to begin)…

That is simply freakin' amazing to me. I know I'm older than some of the guys that post here regularly but back in the 90's I bought a first gen Viper right after they came out and it had FOUR HUNDRED HORSEPOWER! EEEEK!!! HIDE UR WOMENZ AND CHILDRENZ!!! INSANITY! STOP THE MADNESS!!!