the 100% directionless thread

Chewy20 said:
My daily carry is 16+1 at 9mm and very comfortable. The XD9 is a perfect fit for someone looking for capacity and being able to conceal. 7inches long, 5.5 inches high, 1.2inches wide. Keeps me from having to carry another mag on me.
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My EDC is 15+1 in 9mm. It's a Glock 19, very similarly sized to your XD9. Women's clothing is different then men's as well as their body type so it's more difficult for them to conceal weapons that size. Not saying it's impossible but more difficult.

If I had it my way she'd carry something with more capacity however Id rather her have something she'll consistently carry than have something she doesn't like to carry so it gets left at home a lot.
 
Remi said:
It's tough to beat a 9mm. Glock or S&W for me.
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I still like my Sig 2022 over the old G19 I used to have. But generally I carry my Witness that's loaded in 10mm.
 
Jim37F said:
Other options include OC spray or mace, perhaps a collapsible ASP? Or even a Taser (me, I'd personally prefer a ranged model vs one that requires you to touch the target). And there's nothing saying you can't carry any combination of the above.
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I dont trust OC
 
Aprz said:
I guess I am being a baby, but numerous people told me not to go above a 600 for my first bike. They said 500 was a pretty good compromise for beginner and shouldn't get bored of it too quickly. I have no experience other than the two days I rode a motorcycle in the class you take to get the DMV riding test waived.
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She sums my opinions up pretty quick, I however believe a 650 cap (twin motor) is about the end of the spectrum for beginner bikes.
Flying said:
I like how Mr. Regular puts the "start small" argument.

If your brain has anything resembling a frontal lobe, you'll be fine on a big bike.

250s and 500s are so cheap though.
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I started at the higher end of the spectrum on a ninja 650. I was fine on that one, kept it pretty civilized 95% of the time. The other 5% was delinquency of some sort.
That being said, I now have the 675 that Mr regular refers to. If that was my first bike, I have no doubts that I wouldve wrecked a lot sooner than I did. I have to slightly disagree on the comments that theyd be fine on a bigger bike.
You don't just have a faster bike. You have a reduced throttle twist (often a 3/4 turn throttle to be at max), normally 4 piston brakes (which is good until you grab a handful and then stoppie), etc...
As one of my MSF put it "When you make a mistake on a beginner bike, it's going to turn around, bare teeth and snarl at you, all the while reminding you that's not a good idea. A race replica will bite you and be hundreds of feet down the road, while you're lying in a ditch on the side of the road."
Bit if an exaggeration, but that always stuck with me.
 
I largely agree with your experience. I generally add to it that the user experience ultimately lies with the rider's maturity and talent at controlling the bike/throttle.

Aprz, has anyone made any donorcycle jokes yet?
 
ViolynEMT said:
I guess I am overreacting. Just kind of scary when you live alone.
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Just my opinion, but taking control of your safety isn't an overreaction. Yes, it is a big responsibility to ensure you are proficient with whatever weapon you choose and yes you should be willing to actually pull the trigger if you ever need to. But as far as I see it, we don't know how far someone else is willing to go or what they will do should you become a victim. I sure don't count on a criminal playing fair and being nice and I have no intention to doing so either in that type of situation, especially if that involves my little sisters. A gun is a great equalizer when it is needed, but there is no way to know if/when it will be. I view my carry gun like my insurance policy. There are some steady costs that I pay, I don't use it all the time, but I know it is always there when I need it. If nothing else, it offers peace of mind.
 
ViolynEMT said:
I guess I am overreacting. Just kind of scary when you live alone.
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A couple days late to your post, but I have some advice of sorts.

I was stalked before. Literally. They broke into my car and stole my garage door opener. It was confirmed it was this person because they did it in front of a security camera. Actual stalking is a criminal offense. I let the PD listen to voicemails that this individual sent me, and called PD when they were following me in my car ( later is when the break in occurred) and they put a warrant out for this persons arrest. they eventually got him and took him to jail. If he comes near me/ tries to contact me, it's a felony. If the PD is concerned to the they are telling you to carry, I am curious as to why he hasn't been arrested.

But anyways - if you pull a gun on someone , you better shoot them. Otherwise all you are doing is giving the person access to a gun ( if you don't shoot them and they take it from you). Just make sure you are arming the right person. If you aren't going to pull the trigger if necessary, don't carry.
 
Flying said:
I largely agree with your experience. I generally add to it that the user experience ultimately lies with the rider's maturity and talent at controlling the bike/throttle.

Aprz, has anyone made any donorcycle jokes yet?
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My grandma called and left a voice mail saying she was in total shock and that should would have to buy a black dress soon for my funeral. My aunt, uncle, and mom left a Facebook messaging saying be careful. One of my friends asked me if I was a donor.

I am a little bum that I haven't really ridden it since I bought it two days ago. I rode it home and that's it. Working for the remainder of the week amd didn't want to drive in heavy traffic across a bridge on a motorcycle.
 
So we got our eq2b hooked back up...
 
CALEMT said:
This would be grounds to get a gun. Because now the SOB has a way into your house.
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I already had/have guns. Plural.
 
Well I am looking at applying to Denver Health. Now to convince my wife.
 
First real pt in about 2 months. HR of 30. Was one more failed stick away from being paced.
 
Owning a gun definitely adds a few points! Unless their ego is bruised by a woman who can shoot or they are intimidated by things that make big booms....but otherwise, yes it is a plus.
 
Chewy20 said:
First real pt in about 2 months. HR of 30. Was one more failed stick away from being paced.
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Bah. High call volume and low enough acuity that you haven't seen a sick patient for that long? What's your strategy for keeping your sanity? I feel like that would burn me up remarkably quickly.
 
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