Concealed Carry: The Bare Minimum Caliber for Self-Defense
Gun enthusiasts and advocates of concealed carry should consider the bare minimum requirements for their firearms. The author of a recent article delves into the responsibility and effectiveness of carrying concealed firearms, emphasizing the importance of choosing the right caliber.
The author begins by stressing the responsibility that comes with carrying a concealed firearm. It should serve as a reminder to act in the best possible way, ensuring the weapon is effective and reliable.
Discussing calibers, the author believes there's no reason to carry a handgun chambered in a round that may not get the job done. They discourage carrying a small .22LR pistol for self-defense due to its insufficient velocity to stop a human being. Instead, they encourage readers to share their thoughts on the minimum caliber for self-defense in the comments.
Modern technology and innovations in the gun industry offer lightweight options with more stopping power. The author's minimum recommended caliber for self-defense is .380 Auto, with 9mm Luger being a safer baseline. However, a gun collector's .32 ACP KelTec pocket pistol may not be lethal against an attacker, highlighting the importance of energy transfer in stopping a threat.
In conclusion, the author's overall thought is that there's no reason to carry handguns that may not be effective in an emergency. While popular calibers for hunting rifles include .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, and 8x57 IS, the generally recommended caliber size for a defensive weapon is often the 9mm Luger for handguns or 5.56 mm NATO for rifles, due to magazine capacity and manageability.
