The end result is the restriction of the rights of law-abiding citizens who reside in these states.
The truly sad reality is that I believe these laws will have zero impact on violent crime.
In recent years, the term high capacity has frequently been tossed around, which is yet another delusion.
Reduced-capacity magazines have no measurable impact on reducing crime. How might they affect your ability to defend yourself?
My dictionary tells me the term high means having a greater quantity or level.
Im not quite sure how they arrived at that number, but thats where were at.
The second aspect will be facing the legal threats that can follow these.
Can a 10-round magazine be “enough” for self-defense? There are options for training to address it.
Your program of force, even if totally justified, will be dissected with both criminal and civil implications.
So, see to it you understand and follow all the laws of your location.
We may not like it or agree with these restrictions, but you must comply with the law.
The author demonstrates loading a 10-round magazine into his Springfield Armory Hellcat semi-automatic pistol.
Reality Check
One remedy to restrictive firearms laws is to simply move to another state.
Unfortunately, for a great many people, that simply is not in the cards.
Obviously, I wish that we didnt have to deal with magazine capacity restrictions.
When defending one’s life, no one ever wants less ammunition. However, proper training and planning can help mitigate the issue.
But when it comes to personal defense, things may not be as bad as they seem.
Compact, sub-compact, and micro-compact pistols continue to have the most appeal in the concealed carry market.
A while back, I picked up a Springfield Armory Ronin in 9mm with the slightly abbreviated 4.25 barrel.
Your circumstances can influence what and how you carry a self-defense handgun. Every person has his or her own needs.
With the Ronin, I utilize Chip McCormick Range Pro 10-round magazines.
[Be sure to read our article onpistol shooting drills for self-defense.]
Most important is mindset, which includes being aware and willing.
While no government should implement capricious restrictions on its citizens, some Americans are forced to work within arbitrary magazine restrictions.
Skill at arms includes placing equal emphasis on practical marksmanship and gun handling.
Equipment suitable for the task at hand completes the picture.
The overwhelming majority of incidents involving armed citizens occur at close range with just a few shots fired.
How fast can you respond?
The good news is this can be accomplished off the range.
Be absolutely sure your firearm is unloaded (check it twice!)
and that there is no live ammunition on your person or in the immediate area.
No matter what the capacity of the handgun you are carrying, you should carry at least one reload.
This is another skill that needs to be practiced.
[Consider our article on thedifferences between training and experiencein self-defense situations.]
I have bought into this philosophy for years.
Like the draw stroke, it too can be practiced off the range with dummy rounds.
I quickly insert a fresh magazine, send the slide forward and fire two rounds.
Its not exactly splitting atoms, but a few reps of this will certainly smooth out your reloading kinks.
For the responsible citizen, avoidance of conflict remains the key.
Ultimately user skill, sound tactics, and a proper mindset are key.
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