There are criminals who take their weapons seriously. But there are those who do not, and God Bless them.
I have been the victim of violent firearm related crime 4 times. The first time, the BG tried to shoot me--twice--at a range of under 1.5 feet. (He put the gun to my head and pulled the trigger.)
He had just stolen the gun (a H&R top break 22 revolver) in a B&E. He was just dumb enough to not remove his thumb, and its residual pressure, from the hammer when he pulled the trigger twice. As a result--I lived.
He was caught within 3 hours after the robbery. He went to prison. I cheered. I testified against him with almost a giddy glee. I wanted that sucker in prison. I also offered, at that time, to make prison unnecessary for the sucker (but the cops declined my offer--if they had let me, it would have been me in prison).
This occurred 29 years ago. This was before I was allowed under Michigan law to acquire a CCW permit. Since that first incident I've been robbed again, and assulted twice more with a firearm. I understand more than most the fact that anyone can be a victim of violent crime.
I have never had a problem since getting my first firearm permit. But the reason is, in part, that I sought training and I studied what I needed to in order to acquire the skills to protect myself.
I am not into any martial art. I am a firm believer in the ability of modern science to project force over distance (read--gun beats hand or foot any day of the week).
Many of my opinions as to personal defense was forged through my own experiences.
I have never enjoyed carring a firearm, even though I love firearms. But, when you see me on the street, you can bet your last dollar that I am armed. I never, and I mean never, leave my home without one firearm.
I refuse to live in fear of crime.
I am a lawyer and I respect our system of justice. A cornerstone of our system is our inherent right to defend ourself from harm.
The Rohrbaugh brothers have produced a very fine tool that will help individuals, police officers, and others protect themselves. I will do what I can to promote their financial success, since I have no doubt that they have the ability produce other fine products.
People have asked me why I am such an ardent supporter of Ron Graham holsters, when I have no financial or family interest in either his business or his family. The answer is simple. I love his products. The same is true with the Rohrbaugh--I love this gun. Over time, if I can save enough pennies, I will buy others, such as the R9. But I have to start somewhere. So I have started with a single R9s that bears the serial number 131.