BLAZE Magazine Spring/Summer 2014 | Page 59

Sometimes firearm owners may want a gun they can use for protection, target shooting, and hunting, but beware of the temptation to have an “all-in-one” pistol for any purpose. Stay focused on the ones that best help you with your primary purpose. The next thing to consider is your experience with different action types (i.e revolver, semi-auto, single action, double action) and the advantages/disadvantages which need to be researched relating to your ability to load/unload, operate the action, bring the pistol to bare, shoot effectively, clean/ maintain, and comfortably carry the firearm with you at all times. personal protection is not an occasional thing; it requires constant vigilance and awareness. The next step to consider is the method in which you plan to carry the pistol and the a