""Amateurs talk hardware. Professionals talk software. It doesn't matter what's in your hand or between your legs. It matters what's in your heart and in your head." - Lt. Col. Dave Grossman "

I agree.

I think most of us here do not consider ourselves professionals with handguns except for the firearm instructors and law enforcement who have so kindly contributed their thoughts.

I feel the most important thing is to HAVE A GUN and shoot it regularly.No situation will be the same.Betcha most people with carry permits do not carry.

The next is the attitude to ACT if the situation warrants.Hopefully those who carry possess that as well as reasonable judgement in a crisis situation.