How much AMMO should you carry on you when Carrying Concealed?

[ET]

I carry as a personal defense strategy. IM not an offensive assault weapon carrier.( So I don't need a lot of ammo to defend myself. So my thought in getting involved in a bad situation would be an on street mugging, or assault or a robbery, which could be consider an assault or a mugging. if I was targeted, it would be where I let my guard down, which is not usu8ally the case. I carry myself as a confident person, I walk tall with the knowledge that I have a chance to defend myself.. this carry posture know as " Presence " is a strong deterrent to becoming a victim. What I don't have going for me is my age.. IM an old guy, I have some serious health issues which could make me look more like a victim.. I feel as though any problem I have would be a quick encou8nter.. someone seeing opportunity and acting on it quickly.. meaning it would be one of those less than one minute encounter. AS Ive said in the past I always carry in my pocket, stay aware of my surroundings, and have a good gut for potential problems.. If a potential problem becomes a reality, I'm already on the gun in my grip ready to draw and fire from my pocket carry. AS far as an extra magazine, I always carry one because it is not an inconvenience, its part of my everyday attire, and having it is better than not having it.. chances of me needing a second mag is very very small , but its not something that would be completely out of the question..

 

[Stan45]

Carry enough to get the job done.

 

[ss1]

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[ArmyCW4]

Wonder whom decided 10 was the magic number?

 

[NavyLCDR]

Wonder whom decided 10 was the magic number?

Some politician who owned a company that makes 10 round magazines.

 

[JCliff]

Wonder whom decided 10 was the magic number?

The number is completely arbitrary, as is almost everything to do with gun control laws enacted for our "safety."

 

[Gregmm6]

What, exactly, do you think the word "asses" means?

I carry 16, usually. I'm more concerned with carrying the 2 magazines than the 16 rounds.

 

[mtnsniper]

Always at least 2 mags... Even having a BUG is a good idea. Then you'd need 2 spares for that one as well.

 

[torontogunguy]

I carry a G30 with one chambered. Plus two spare mags. Total 31 rounds of +P .45 ACP JHP SELF DEFENSE rounds. If i can't take care of business with that I am in serious trouble.

 

[mappow]

1,000 rounds, preferably in two cross bandoliers. If the wife's with you ensure she keeps an additional 200 rounds, just in case. I would add claymores in case you plan to make a stand. You'll need food and water (the most important) for three days. SAT phone and area map incase they block your signal.
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Other the that.............as much as you think the threat MIGHT be. There is no quantitative value that I know of. You going against one, two, ten? If your that in need to ensure ALL aspects are covered. Stay Home!

 

[NavyLCDR]

I would add claymores in case you plan to make a stand.

Make sure you carry the claymore with the side that says "This side towards enemy" pointing away from you. You go on the inside of the curve - the general public goes on the outside of the curve.

 

[ArmyCW4]

Make sure you carry the claymore with the side that says "This side towards enemy" pointing away from you. You go on the inside of the curve - the general public goes on the outside of the curve.

Second that, plus, ensure the blasting caps are tested.