Why the extra ammo?

[350CI]

I see some people carry spare mags, sometimes 2,3+ and I can think of a reason why you need all that ammo.

Now I will not claim to be the best shot by any means but walking around with 30+ rounds I just can't understand...

So could someone enlighten me as to why someone would need more then the mag already in their firearm?

[Signmaker]

After using the gun in a self defense situation, it's a good idea to refill the magazine to full capacity, in case of a secondary attack.

[350CI]

Most guns store 8 rounds are bare min, are we really going to u load 8 rounds in the bg. I was taught 2 center mass. 1 in the head, back to low ready look around and assess as needed...

Anymore then one magazine is overkill in a sd situation

[JustinM]

After using the gun in a self defense situation, it's a good idea to refill the magazine to full capacity, in case of a secondary attack.

This. You have a better than 50% chance of getting attacked by multiple attackers. Criminals are smart, they rarely work alone.


Also most problems that occur with handguns, such as running out of ammo, and malfunctions can be fixed by putting in a new magazine.

Most guns store 8 rounds are bare min, are we really going to u load 8 rounds in the bg. I was taught 2 center mass. 1 in the head, back to low ready look around and assess as needed...

Anymore then one magazine is overkill in a sd situation

What if you need 9 rounds? While the chances of using more than 1 magazine in a SD situation are low, the chances of you using more than one is zero. What if you get a Type 3 malf? It seems whoever taught you didn't know what they were doing.

[bigredxlt]

I see some people carry spare mags, sometimes 2,3+ and I can think of a reason why you need all that ammo.

Now I will not claim to be the best shot by any means but walking around with 30+ rounds I just can't understand...

So could someone enlighten me as to why someone would need more then the mag already in their firearm?

Because you never know what could happen. Its best to always be prepared regardless of the situation. That being said I usually only carry one spare mag, sometimes in my briefcase sometimes in my pocket, I mean it cant hurt.

[350CI]

This. You have a better than 50% chance of getting attacked by multiple attackers. Criminals are smart, they rarely work alone.


Also most problems that occur with handguns, such as running out of ammo, and malfunctions can be fixed by putting in a new magazine.




What if you need 9 rounds? While the chances of using more than 1 magazine in a SD situation are low, the chances of you using more than one is zero. What if you get a Type 3 malf? It seems whoever taught you didn't know what they were doing.

Well thank god my magazines hold 13 + the one I keep in the chamber, whew lucky me, lol...

Seriously I get your point but hey I guess to each it's own

[vicious]

A few reasons

1) The number one cause of failures in quality handguns is magazine related. If a tap-rack doesn't fix the problem, you will need another magazine to stay in the fight.

2) Anyone who can tell you how many rounds it will take to stop a bad guy is a fraud. We shoot to stop, and that means we keep shooting until the target stops. This may take significantly more ammunition than you think, especially if your opponent is under the influence of drugs (adrenaline counts) or particularly determined.

3) As Justin and signmaker said, criminals are smart, or at least wise (remember, crime is their job) and travel in groups. You should always be prepared for secondary engagements.

4) With a fully loaded Glock 19 on my hip, 2 spare magazines on the other side provides better balance on the belt. It's simply more comfortable.

I hope that clears thing up better than "you never know" or "the only time you can have too much ammo is when you are drowning or on fire".

[PA1936MN]

Because being prepared is better then not being prepared.

You have an 8rd mag you unload four into the BG. Then out of the blue two of the BG's friends come attacking you. You have four rds left. Now you can be the best shot in the world and take each one down with 1 rd a piece or even two rds a piece.

However what would happen his a fourth or fifth BG would appear? Your screwed because you don't have another mag full of ammo.

Now my XDm9 held 20rds total. So that should hold you for awhile, but even then having at least one backup mag full of ammo is worth while. You just never know how many BG's will come out of the wood work.

[B2Luv2Hunt]

What if you need 9 rounds? While the chances of using more than 1 magazine in a SD situation are low, the chances of you using more than one is zero. What if you get a Type 3 malf? It seems whoever taught you didn't know what they were doing.

^^^^^^^^
This!
All the training I had has stressed the use of extra Mags due to malfunction. What kind of training does not go over malfunctions and how to deal with them.

[B2Luv2Hunt]

A few reasons

1) The number one cause of failures in quality handguns is magazine related. If a tap-rack doesn't fix the problem, you will need another magazine to stay in the fight.

2) Anyone who can tell you how many rounds it will take to stop a bad guy is a fraud. We shoot to stop, and that means we keep shooting until the target stops. This may take significantly more ammunition than you think, especially if your opponent is under the influence of drugs (adrenaline counts) or particularly determined.

3) As Justin and signmaker said, criminals are smart, or at least wise (remember, crime is their job) and travel in groups. You should always be prepared for secondary engagements.

4) With a fully loaded Glock 19 on my hip, 2 spare magazines on the other side provides better balance on the belt. It's simply more comfortable.

I hope that clears thing up better than "you never know" or "the only time you can have too much ammo is when you are drowning or on fire".

Good reasons.