Yeah. Up close, in cheap Saturday night specials. They're popular and ubiquitous because they're cheap. That doesn't mean it's a rational choice for self-defense, particularly against an armed opponent. The Toyota Corolla is the most-sold car in the world, by far, and therefore likely has the most miles, as a model, but it's still not the vehicle of choice for anyone who can afford better.
Yeah. Up close, in cheap Saturday night specials. They're popular and ubiquitous because they're cheap. That doesn't mean it's a rational choice for self-defense, particularly against an armed opponent. The Toyota Corolla is the most-sold car in the world, by far, and therefore likely has the most miles, as a model, but it's still not the vehicle of choice for anyone who can afford better.
Up close is where the vast majority of self-defense happens in this country. Don't miss. 😉
I don't carry .22, but to claim it's ineffective is silly. Like all things, it has its place.