[Glenn E. Meyer]

As said, this is an old debate.

The core concepts are:

1. You do not trust yourself to ND the gun or that someone else will get the gun and shoot the wrong thing.

-- If you do not trust yourself, get a new gun or train.

2. You carry in a low risk environment. That is not sensible because no matter where you are, if you need to use the gun - that's it. It needs to be used quickly.

3. Years ago, I broke my wrist and it was disabled in a cast. I have trained with one handed injured shooter techniques. In fact, I took a class on such with the broken wrist. If you are disabled in a fight, have to manage a phone, kid or other loved one with the other hand - you are well behind the curve.

If a recent IDPA match we did an unchambered stage - try it under the moderate stress of a match. You lose time.

But the choice is yours. I prefer to be confident with my equipment and not handicap myself.