The Annoyed Man wrote: ↑Wed Jun 01, 2022 5:44 pm I saw that video when it first posted. I don’t disagree with his statistics or the likelihood of being in a gunfight in which I need all 16 rounds in my pistol, and have previously posted this idea myself. That’s NOT why I carry 2 spare mags.
I carry 2 spare mags for the same reason that I (a non-smoker) also carry:
(1) a rechargeable butane lighter/torch, a high quality pocket knife, a good strong pocket flashlight, a tourniquet, and a cellphone on my person; and
(2) a pair of binoculars, an IFAK, something to eat, writing materials and spare glasses, a large fixed-blade knife, a multi tool, other sundries, and water bottles in my 24 Hr pack; and
(3) a case of water bottles, a light chest rig with spare mags for rifle and pistol and an admin pouch, a bivvy sack and woobie (sleeping bag during winter), a well-stocked STOMP bag, a spare pair of boots, a camp stove, etc., etc. in the back of my vehicle.
Although I do use my pocket knife pretty much daily, I do NOT expect to really need most of this other stuff from day to day. It’s just called "preparedness". I have these things in my vehicle and on my person because I may have to hoof it home some day, without the convenience of my vehicle. Three is two; two is one; and one is none. I don’t expect my kitchen to burst into flame at any given moment, but I do have a fire extinguisher in my kitchen. Carrying spare magazines is simply part of my preparedness mindset. It’s not a thing I really feel the need to argue about with anyone, and everybody is certainly free to do whatever they want in this regard. I subscribe to John Correia's YouTube channels, and I generally agree with him. I agree that I’m not likely to ever need more than the 15+1 rounds in my pistol. But again, that’s not why I carry spares.
Just because I don't need it now, haven't needed it in the past, doesn't mean I won't need it tomorrow.