Indeed, but pointing out the obvious doesn't collaborate in to more effective/efficient methods. So, why not point out the true reasons of disagreement? Without discussion, we wouldn't have mathematics, physics, astronomy, or pretty much anything in our modern world.
IMO, if you feel the need to have a backup gun then you are not confident enough in your skills, training, and primary weapon's reliability to begin with. I agree that you can never have too much training and there is ALWAYS room for improvement of skill, however if you take your safety seriously enough to carry a gun to begin with, then you should be reasonably confident enough in your skills to put your life on them just as much as the gun. If not, then no number of guns is going to make up a difference for lack of training/skill in a real life situation. Additionally, one shouldn't put their life on the line with a gun if they don't feel confident enough in its reliability to begin with. If they plan on its failure, then they are to some extent not confident in its reliability anyhow and should find a better weapon ASAP or train with it MUCH, MUCH more to build more confidence in that weapon.
I understand that, but I fail to see where/how it would become unavailable to you? The only thing I can think of is some idiot attempting to remove it from me and miraculously succeeding. With proper training, gear selection, etc that isn't likely for anyone. I hate to play the "what if" game, but if you can point out a likely instance of other sorts that a secondary would come into play in the civilian world, I'm all ears. I'm always looking at better methods to prepare, train, etc. but I'm fairly confident in my training, abilities, and retention plan/gear to not allow a random grab and so I don't include that as a part of my personal preparation plan(s). Yet, that is why we are all here....to learn and improve.
