People wonder if small guns, like the .25, .22, and .32, have enough power to stop an attacker with a body shot? Research on actual shootings shows that about 25% of the time it will. So in 3 of 4 shootings, a lightweight caliber is shown to be ineffective

One shot isn’t enough. Statistics show that the .25 rates a 25%, in one-shot-stops to the body. That means that for every four shots to the body, three won’t stop an attacker from further violence.

Statistics then, also show us that these small caliber handguns only stop an attacker 25% of the time with a body or torso shot. We have to fire several unexpected shots from a low powered handgun. These shots should send your attacker reeling back, perhaps with wounds, or out of shock and confusion. If not, they’ll probably run away, as the noise and/or wounds caused by one of these small bullets ripping into their body changes their mind quickly.

For those who live in “conceal carry” states, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend a high quality handgun, in a low caliber, for those who will spend the time it takes to get comfortable with one and through practice, will be able to place their shots where they were aimed!