I was told by several people that carrying a five shot .38 snubby in today's dangerous world is no longer enough protection because a lot of bad guys work in groups now. Some of these guys don't leave home without a kitted out RMR on the slide Glock 19 and 3 spare mags, total of 60+1 rounds on them.
Where does NES land in this area? What *amount of gun* would you feel is good enough for EDC where you live and travel when out and about?
Based on the build quality and questions I used to see on r/polymer80, I'll be fine with a .38 or .380, or whatever I am carrying against one of these 80% gangbanger pieces.
In a drive-by barrage or a heavy attack with multiple home invaders I'd prefer something more robust, but half these ass clowns would fall to anyone with even a little training and the will to do what needs to be done.
Having a fancy gun with a lot of gadgets doesn't mean they know how to use those tools to their advantage, or that the guns will even work when it comes time to use them.