26Oct04

Sage advice from a colleague and Instructor:

"I had a basic student last weekend. Of course, I explained to him why we repeatedly check guns manually and visually to assure they're in the condition we want them. I also stressed to need to retract one's support hand during

the draw. I explained that these safety steps need to be always in place in

order to prevent that 'one in a thousand' accident.

He cocked his head and replied, 'It seems that, IF THE OUTCOME IS GR IEVOUS ENOUGH, THE MATHEMATICAL PROBABILITY OF THE EVENT ACTUALLY HAPPENING BECOMES LARGELY IRRELEVANT!'"

Comment: That is, of course, precisely the reason we train, practice stoppage reductions, and go out into the world armed. Wisdom comes from al l sources!

/John