While there are both sides of the asile on this issue. I do feel the classroom intruder only "survived" because he knew who had the gun and directed his shots there. S&W 44 629 rides with me at ALL times. If mine and my families chance of surviving an incident like those shown increase by 1% CC is not even a question. I guess no chance of defending myself or others in that position (god forbid) is not an option for me.