[Jack Lawman]

Here's a rule oft listed on many of the "Gunfighter Commandments":
Be courteous to everyone, friendly to no one.

This forum is friendly to everyone (especially first time posters like our luger salesman). That's not a bad thing, it just invites the occasional scheister.

On the other hand, some in the gun resale business criticize forum members for making lowball purchases off new posters.

Just sayin'...

1. Be courteous to everyone, friendly to no one.
2. Decide to be aggressive enough, quickly enough.
3. Have a plan.
4. Have a back-up plan, because the first one probably won't work.
5*. Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet.
6. Do not attend a gunfight with a handgun whose caliber does not start with a "4".
7. Anything worth shooting is worth shooting twice. Ammo is cheap, life isn't.
8. Move away from your attacker, distance is your friend.
9. Use cover or concealment as much as possible.
10. Flank your adversary when possible. Protect yours.
11. Always cheat; always win. The only unfair fight is the one you lose.
12. In ten years nobody will remember the details of caliber, stance, or tactics. They will only remember who lived.
13. If you are not shooting, you should be communicating your intention to shoot.

* Bit over the top! Paranoia will destroy ya.