Don't Rely on 911 for Your Protection
A California woman was shot to death as she pleaded with emergency dispatchers to come and help her. Her death will not make the network news programs this evening, but this is the latest reminder that we must take responsibility for our own safety and not rely on the police.
This post shows the difference that owning and knowing how to use a gun in self-defense can make. While I'm sure the woman in that 911 call was traumatized by the experience, thanks to being armed, she is still alive.
I don't think anyone should take lightly the notion of killing another human being, even in self-defense. But given the alternatives, defending oneself with a firearm seems a much better option than just hoping the police will arrive in time.