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9x45 · February 23, 2016, 10:08 AM

Brit, I retired last September, but have carried since the late 60's, and it's 24/7. There is no difference in self defense whether you are retired or not. I would suggest a CCW course first thing, don't even buy a gun yet, most good schools will have weapons you can try, and then decide if CCW is for you. They are a number of good weapons today (versus 1967) but I always recommend a full size gun in a caliber that you can manage, and not a 2 finger sub compact that is very difficult to manage.

February 23, 2016, 10:08 AM	#8
9x45 Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2000 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,089	Brit, I retired last September, but have carried since the late 60's, and it's 24/7. There is no difference in self defense whether you are retired or not. I would suggest a CCW course first thing, don't even buy a gun yet, most good schools will have weapons you can try, and then decide if CCW is for you. They are a number of good weapons today (versus 1967) but I always recommend a full size gun in a caliber that you can manage, and not a 2 finger sub compact that is very difficult to manage. __________________ Sometimes my Glock forgets where to look.....