People many times scoff at others carrying "mouseguns". Yes, there is some basis of fact to not doing this, ref Knotslips post. AND, as he said, some are killed by a 22 or 25. SOMETIMES a "mousegun" is the only thing folks have to carry. PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE. Work on speed drills, getting the weapon out and firing RAPIDLY at a VERY vulnerable target, the face/head or believe it or not, the groin! AS stated, the point of shooting is TO STOP THE THREAT, even if all that is needed is to "scare them off", the goal has been accomplished.

My 2cents, and I AM NOT an expert. Just had acadamy training and worked as an active duty police offier for 3 years and reserve for a couple more.