With the present state of affairs in America, my husband urged me to get a gun for personal protection. I admit that I was looking elsewhere than Bond Arms. Mark advised me that most encounters are “up close and personal,” and who better to listen to than an Airborne Ranger combat veteran. He told me to take a look at your derringers. I looked. I was put off at first, only two shots and too small. I then read the testimonials, watched YouTube videos and the factory tour, and I was impressed. Quality and superior craftsmanship from design to finished product. I liked less recoil and greater accuracy that the Ranger II offered, but settled on the USA Defender for better concealment, the BAD driving holster and limited production of only 5,000 units. Finding one still available was an effort. I found one on line but had to wait till the end of the month to buy it. When I was ready it was gone. I searched everywhere and finally found ONE on auction. It was already becoming a collectible. I placed a bid and won it! Of course I had to have the matching Buck knife, which again is well made and beautiful. I then wrote the Bond Arms sales dept. to make sure I got in on the 50% off barrel opportunity; I was surprised when I was emailed by a Bond family member and told to call him directly to order my extra barrel and he would take care of me. I call that excellent customer service. I love the fact that Bond Arms is family run, a business that helps keep America strong. I plan to have a lot of fun with the .327 Fed Mag barrel, but I keep my gun at the ready with my .410 Flechettes. I’m reminded of my husband’s old army jargon: “This is my weapon, this is my gun! This one’s for killing and this one’s for fun!” Thanks, Bond for the peace of mind! - Barbara