DS>discussion in the past, I suggested that handguns are next to useless as
  >a defense weapon against a heavily armed aggressor. Pistols don't hold off
  >aircraft and armour.
Pistols and other small arms definitely have use.  Remember to 
Resistance movements defense includes offensive tactics.  A bullet
from a 22 cal. handgun in a pilot's head will make him just as dead as
if a howitzer did it.
CHARLES HUNTER
 * 1st 2.00 #9124 * I'm here to test the concrete.
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