Pistols are compact, easy to store, and practical for most home layouts. As the saying goes, the best gun is the one you have. I had an adrenaline-fueled scare once where some teens surrounded my house. My pistol was easy to grab, but the adrenaline hit hard. It’s a lot to handle.
@Mack
Even at close range, adrenaline can mess with your accuracy. Police, with all their training, still miss in stressful situations. Most people don’t think about how much training they’d actually need.
@Addison
Most police officers don’t shoot as much as people think. Unless they’re on specialized teams, they may not even shoot 10,000 rounds in their careers. Competitive shooters usually shoot more in a year than many officers do.