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The seat belt and helmet analogies are excellent. Those analogies effectively point out that a device design begs to be used as intended. The seat belt only functions as intended if the user has fastened it across their body. The helmet is only effective if worn properly on the head and not strapped to the side of a motorcycle as mentioned earlier. I don't think firearms are any different at all. They are designed to launch a projectile at the intended target only when there is a round in the chamber, the safety or safeties have been disengaged, and the user pulls the trigger. Having said that, I'm not arguing anyone's personal choices as I'm an advocate of personal responsibility. I just tend to look at things from a purely functional perspective. If a handgun is carried for personal protection, I want the fewest possible hindrances to the function of that weapon. Under perfect conditions could I draw my weapon, rack the slide, and get on target effectively? Maybe, but I doubt that my gun would ever be drawn against another human being under perfect conditions. One in the pipe is my choice. It allows the weapon to function as intended. I've never been shot at or had my life directly threatened, so my reaction could be less than perfect. That will have to remain an unknown. What I do know is that my gun will fire when the trigger is pulled.