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I have a closet full of firearms, thousands of rounds of ammunition , am trained to use them courtesy of the Army and practice on a regular basis. I also conceal carry.
If you think it cant happen here, think again.
Eliot Rosewater
(34,296 posts)not voting for trump.
Of that I am certain.
Frasier Balzov
(5,103 posts)I don't blame you. Rule of law is very fragile.
However, guns and ammunition in the hands of the public contribute to the erosion of law and order.
Such a paradox!
Aviation Pro
(15,764 posts)Had answered the knock on the door with a pistol and shot the SS officers dead after the first hundred the Nazis would have rethought their final solution.
AndyS
(14,559 posts)That is the real world fascist reaction, not the reaction in gunner's fevered dreams.
Mariana
(15,630 posts)Especially outside of Germany - it's not like they gave a damn about the Christian residents of the countries they invaded.
Wednesdays
(23,127 posts)Far outside of rifle range.
Eko
(10,113 posts)They could have stopped the nazis. Amazing.
Aviation Pro
(15,764 posts)Not my tempo.
AndyS
(14,559 posts)If it comes to bullets you've already lost.
Aviation Pro
(15,764 posts)And how's that working out this mid-term cycle?
It shouldn't come to this, but everyone should be prepared if it does.
AndyS
(14,559 posts)even if only in their own mind.
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Eko
(10,113 posts)Don't put words in my mouth buddy.
Aviation Pro
(15,764 posts)And I dont have time for passive-aggressive nonsense.
Eko
(10,113 posts)And I dont have time for people who strawman me.
Thanks,
Eko.
Eko
(10,113 posts)Thinking some pistols would stop the nazis is ludicrous.
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AndyS
(14,559 posts)and using a gun in resisting a crime increases the injury rate by 500%.
But hey, not in YOUR home 'cause you're special. But that's just the CDC and the FBI, what the hell do they know.
doc03
(39,179 posts)pistol under their parents bed. He shot and killed his two year old brother. A 14 year old was watching her 4 younger siblings at the time. What do you do with patents that are that irresponsible? I don't know how they can live with that.
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Timewas
(2,776 posts)several firearms, lots of ammo and well trained,concealed carry...And not afraid to stand up for our democracy again.
randr
(12,653 posts)If you have a fire there is no way in hell they should risk their lives to save you
SYFROYH
(34,214 posts)If stored in metal boxes ammo in a fire could be a problem.
https://my.firefighternation.com/forum/topics/exploding-ammunition-is-this#gref
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