Anyone actually USE their weapon in civilian SD?

[Goosebuster]

They are law enforcement. You are now involved in an event . That firearm is also involved in that event . Me using a stolen firearm would change the scenario a lot and they would then have to enforce the law by locking me up for possession of a stolen firearm .

I don’t see the big deal. It’s just a serial number . The ATF has plenty of those on me already. I was more concerned about his handling of it . Don’t drop my stuff.

I understand its no big deal to you and you didn't mind letting them run the serial number, there is nothing wrong with that. I would have probably told him dont get my gun dirty or scratch it too. I just don't think anyone has any business checking the serial number on your guns unless you use it to commit a crime. I would also like to know whether he could legally take your gun and run the serial number if you had said no? I feel like our rights get trampled on far too often, thats the only reason i am against "just checking serial numbers" or just "seeing your ID." For all i know, they may have the right to disarm you and run your serial number, hopefully someone will chime in and answer where i don't have to google it. Im glad it worked out for you and you didn't have to pull the trigger.

 

[sovietak474u]

I understand its no big deal to you and you didn't mind letting them run the serial number, there is nothing wrong with that. I would have probably told him dont get my gun dirty or scratch it too. I just don't think anyone has any business checking the serial number on your guns unless you use it to commit a crime. I would also like to know whether he could legally take your gun and run the serial number if you had said no? I feel like our rights get trampled on far too often, thats the only reason i am against "just checking serial numbers" or just "seeing your ID." For all i know, they may have the right to disarm you and run your serial number, hopefully someone will chime in and answer where i don't have to google it. Im glad it worked out for you and you didn't have to pull the trigger.

I hear you and get where your coming from. By that point I was just ready to leave . If it was for nothing then I might ask but in cases like that they can go ahead

 

[cjnowell72]

You should only EDC a throw away!! Just in case!! Lol

 

[sovietak474u]

You should only EDC a throw away!! Just in case!! Lol

So you discount the firearm you need to always work that might be forced to save your life ?

I’m sorry but losing my life in the name of savings is stupid . Take that $3,000 pistol. I paid $3,000 not to lose a pistol but to keep my life. Stop being cheap

 

[cjnowell72]

So you discount the firearm you need to always work that might be forced to save your life ?

I’m sorry but losing my life in the name of savings is stupid . Take that $3,000 pistol. I paid $3,000 not to lose a pistol but to keep my life. Stop being cheap

Easy there comrad!! It just a joke! And also no one cares that carry a $3k pistol. You are either lying or bragging. No one likes either!

 

[sovietak474u]

Easy there comrad!! It just a joke! And also no one cares that carry a $3k pistol. You are either lying or bragging. No one likes either!

Neither . I don’t care what anyone thinks. Especially you . I don’t even know you . From how fast you go from zero to butt hurt it looks like I’m not missing much.

People really do have that sort of thinking . I figured you did . My bad . Anywho you know this is a gun website ? Everyone here shows off at some point . Except you as your self esteem issue needs work

 

[cjnowell72]

Neither . I don’t care what anyone thinks. Especially you . I don’t even know you . From how fast you go from zero to butt hurt it looks like I’m not missing much.

People really do have that sort of thinking . I figured you did . My bad . Anywho you know this is a gun website ? Everyone here shows off at some point . Except you as your self esteem issue needs work

Lmao im the the butt hurt one? I was making a joke about carrying a throw away pistol and you start talking about how expensive of a gun you carry. Like i said settle down comrad its a damn joke.

 

[sovietak474u]

Lmao im the the butt hurt one? I was making a joke about carrying a throw away pistol and you start talking about how expensive of a gun you carry. Like i said settle down comrad its a damn joke.

I hear you . It could be $50 bucks and if that’s the best item for me I’d choose it . I’ve seen you make suggestive posts before . So that’s why I stated what I stated .

I don’t get butt hurt . This is for entertainment purposes only .

 

[summer44]

Like the title says, have any of you actually used your weapon in a civilian SD situation? If so, how long did the police keep your weapon. if you got it back at all? I ask because I EDC a Dan Wesson Guardian .45. It is truly a spectacular gun and I do not regret spending the money on it one bit. I have put a little over 500 problem free rounds through it, about 100 of which were various SD rounds. If I do my part it is capable of shooting quarters at 20 yards every time. I would trust it with not only my life but the lives of my wife an unborn child.

That being said, it is a $1500 gun on my hip everyday. I'm not so much worried about banging it up as I am never getting it back if I ever had to use it in a SD situation. Yes, I know getting it back should be the least of my concerns as I would be alive and have many potential thousands of dollars worth of legal fees to worry about. I am, however, on a budget and had to save for a long time to finally get it.

I had an idea this morning that while logical is also not very appealing. Sell the Guardian, buy a plastic fantastic M&P 45, and save up for a Dan Wesson Specialist for HD. I wouldn't care about losing or banging up the M&P. I shot one today and while no plastic pistol has ever swayed me from QUALITY 1911s, it wasn't as terrible as I had imagined. The Specialist is just a gun that causes movement every time I see it.

I guess the real question is, am I crazy for being worried about losing my Guardian in an SD situation? Would it be prudent to just get a "beater" edc weapon and save the good stuff for the house? Should I just say screw it all and buy $500 worth of tacos?

*****THIS IS NOT A DISS ON ANY POLYMER GUNS!!!!****

6 weeks to get mine back (in 1991) If it is a good shoot here in Georgia its not going to be a issue to get you firearm returned. In another state who knows.
I see a lot of post assuming that a self defense shooting is going to require a charge and trial. Not So, Georgia code 16-3-24.2 states " A person who uses threats or force in accordance with code section 16-3-21, 16-3-23.1 or 16-3-24 shall be immune from criminal prosecution therefor unless in the use of deadly force, such person utilizes a weapon the carrying or possession of which is unlawful by such person under part 2 of article 4 chapter 11 of this title."
At the end of the day 3k is going to seem like a small thing after you have dropped the hammer(or striker is you perfer) on someone. I would not hesitate to use deadly force again in defense of myself or loved ones, but there is a price to pay to yourself and how it changes who you are and how you see things.

 

[fast306stang]

I sold a Ruger revolver and got a brand new Charter Arms for everyday carry, because I figured I could use the extra $200 for something else. That POS ran ONE cylinder before it locked up, and it locked up on every cylinder after that. That was when I realized the cost of the gun was insignificant. I needed to "stop being cheap," like sovietak474u said. I ain't ever looked back.

But after reading this thread, (looking at pics of HK's, really) now I want an HK P7 variant. I've always liked them, never owned one, and they're not getting any cheaper. It looks like a perfect EDC, price point be damned.