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I have read/heard of cases from NY and NJ where someone legally shot a BG but was arrested for illegal gun possesion. So, one may get in legal trouble for a justified shooting depending on their location. Since there is not much that can be recommended in terms of carrying, all I can say is that situational awaress should be developed. It might be possible to avoid trouble if you can see it coming. Also, pepper spray of some sort would be recommended. It may not be as effective as a firearm, but it may help a tad bit to get away from the situation. Since the objective is survival, any little bit of deterance helps.
tsavo has a point. But if the weapon is concealed vise open, it becomes more difficult to draw. Not to mention the clothes that can get in the way. Any additional time in drawing gives the perp with gun already drawn more time to recognize that you are drawing and to react to it. There are some people who are extremely quick at drawing from concealment, so this does not apply to everybody. Oh, and adrenaline and nerves have a lot to do with being able to effectively draw and shoot accurately.
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