Massad Ayoob argues for carrying a semi-automatic pistol with a round in the chamber for full preparedness in defensive encounters. He critiques the Israeli shooting technique, which relies on racking the slide upon drawing, as it assumes two free hands, a luxury not always available during a sudden attack. Modern handguns are drop-safe, rendering historical concerns about carrying with a chambered round obsolete.
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