It is hard to explain, or at least convince people of a fundamental aspect of firearms for personal protection. 1.) Mammals, humans included, are finnicky creat

It is hard to explain, or at least convince people of a fundamental aspect of firearms for personal protection. 1.) Mammals, humans included, are finnicky creatures with a fight/fight system at the deepest layer (physically) in our body and brain. 2.) Most people have not tested their fight/flight in a combat situation. From these two basic facts you can pretty much figure out most people who have plonked a few rounds at the range and acquired a concealed carry permit are as much a danger to themselves as to any attacker. To overcome this it requires hundreds of hours of drills and training to make the response safe to everyone but an attacker and within the framework of law in your area. It also requires ongoing training, probably every 1-3 months. If you aren't willing to do this, I don't think you should morally be packing concealed weapons in the name of self defense. This is mostly about handguns. Amusingly rifles are more practical in most prepper situations. Think home defense against other armed attackers where it isn't sudden and instant and close quarters. AR-15 is overkill, probably, but a reasonable option from a fortified position when you are dealing with multiple attackers. Unfortunately, they are also great at mowing down civilians in the hands of the mentally unbalanced. Anyway, just some musings of mine having grown up in the South and been around firearms most of my life.