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X_Digger

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15. Well I'm glad you're convinced..

Reply to Harmony Blue (Original post)

Thu Dec 6, 2012, 10:30 AM

Dec 2012

The 8 million who have concealed carry licenses in 49 of 50 states? (Up from 5 million just a few years ago..)

We disagree.

Re tasers? Do you know any law enforcement officers who have stopped carrying a gun in favor of a taser? Me neither. Tasers are one more tool to subdue a suspect. They replace the baton, not the handgun.

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Lets state the glaringly obvious:Guns are not a viable form of self defense in the majority of cases [View all] Harmony Blue Dec 2012 OP

Prove your assertion with a credible report. nt jody Dec 2012 #1

According to FBI stats safeinOhio Dec 2012 #3

with a little training you can easily draw and fire quickly loli phabay Dec 2012 #6

Here is the highly controversial but also intriguing Harmony Blue Dec 2012 #2

Quick draw at close quarters by an expert. safeinOhio Dec 2012 #4

What is his back ground in training for you to call him an expert ? former-republican Dec 2012 #17

does not matter if you are a black belt in origami if your assailant is stronger younger or faster loli phabay Dec 2012 #5

Obvious to who? daa Dec 2012 #7

N=1 Shivering Jemmy Dec 2012 #11

True. In fact, on average, a gun increases risk rather than decreasing it. DanTex Dec 2012 #8

Firearms Lurker Deluxe Dec 2012 #9

There is nothing to support a belief that most firearms are owned "to keep the government in check". AnotherMcIntosh Dec 2012 #10

And home break-ins are often emboldened with guns. Loudly Dec 2012 #12

Why is this gun post on GD? oldhippie Dec 2012 #13

an assailant with a knife brokechris Dec 2012 #14

Well I'm glad you're convinced.. X_Digger Dec 2012 #15

or a flash light former-republican Dec 2012 #16

Rec'd before the lock. Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2012 #18

Locking. Little Star Dec 2012 #19