@starling some who read my posts know I think a LCP 380 is marginal* and should only be carried if/when one can't do better.
*Marginal if it is in a pocket holster, ready to fire.
Carrying a semi empty chamber puts the user at a severe disadvantage if they unexpectedly have to defend themself.
If one has both hands available, and
if chambering the round goes smoothly precious time is still lost and there is potential for this to be fumbled under stress.
One may not have both hands available, trying to hold off attacker, or may be initially shot, stabbed, wounded in one arm/hand.
Some that read my posts may also know that I have no love for revolvers, I don't carry one.
However, I do think revolvers may be the best choice for someone uncomfortable or incompetent with loaded chamber on a semi.
Congratulations, you are getting me to
advocate carrying a revolver* rather than carry a semi with empty chamber.
*Rare recommendation from me
ready to fire revolver > not ready to fire semi (hurts my fingers to type that but is is true)
ETA: story where some body was killed carrying empty chamber:
https://www.wkyt.com/2022/10/07/real-estate-agent-killed-during-exchange-dirt-bike-sold-online/