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Resident shoots burglar during home invasion [View all] The Straight Story Aug 2013 OP

Fucking home invasions. They are frightening. NYC_SKP Aug 2013 #1

We have had those here in my hood The Straight Story Aug 2013 #3

The abandoned homes in my area are also attracting criminals. When they are no longer AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2013 #43

In the news here a lot lately. It seemed like they became rare and are coming back. nt Mojorabbit Aug 2013 #14

Good for him donco Aug 2013 #2

Still not worth it. kcr Aug 2013 #4

What's not worth it? tumtum Aug 2013 #5

Yep. Sit passively by knowing kcr Aug 2013 #6

So you don't trust yourself? The Straight Story Aug 2013 #8

I don't think that getting rid of guns is the answer kcr Aug 2013 #12

Your choice, tumtum Aug 2013 #9

I'm a sheep and my kids are alive. kcr Aug 2013 #11

Umm... the odds are pretty good that tum's kids are also alive and kicking... Pelican Aug 2013 #81

Missing the point. n/t kcr Aug 2013 #83

What was it then? Pelican Aug 2013 #90

I have seen a lot of these stories but... NewThinkingChance40 Aug 2013 #7

It's all about assessing risk kcr Aug 2013 #10

The risk of being killed by a terrorist NewThinkingChance40 Aug 2013 #13

What measures are taken to prevent lightening? kcr Aug 2013 #15

Will ask you the same thing I have been asking others and no one answers The Straight Story Aug 2013 #20

Prevent what things? n/t kcr Aug 2013 #21

crimes involving guns (nt) The Straight Story Aug 2013 #23

The biggest thing that would help kcr Aug 2013 #27

Ok, well thanks for actually answering when so many didn't :) The Straight Story Aug 2013 #31

Yay for the people who don't use guns in bad ways kcr Aug 2013 #33

Ok, explain to me what you think 'gun culture' means The Straight Story Aug 2013 #36

I grew up in a hunting family. kcr Aug 2013 #48

OK... The Straight Story Aug 2013 #52

I personally don't want to buy any because like I said, I have a family kcr Aug 2013 #57

Ok, cool - we can agree The Straight Story Aug 2013 #63

The problem is, the crazy gun humping jackholes are so loud kcr Aug 2013 #65

Give me an example of a common sense gun law that would prevent The Straight Story Aug 2013 #69

Oh. I see. kcr Aug 2013 #74

Talking about preventing terrorism, not lightning. NewThinkingChance40 Aug 2013 #26

I know it's a kneejerk thought to think that anyone who says boo about guns kcr Aug 2013 #37

I understand, but... NewThinkingChance40 Aug 2013 #45

I'm not putting forth a solution? kcr Aug 2013 #49

but who buys a handgun NewThinkingChance40 Aug 2013 #58

But that smoke detector isn't going to accidentally kill you. kcr Aug 2013 #62

How about this NewThinkingChance40 Aug 2013 #66

I know. My neighbor's kid was shot dead right in front of my house. kcr Aug 2013 #71

So your problem isnot with guns NewThinkingChance40 Aug 2013 #73

That's pretty much it kcr Aug 2013 #75

the NRA wants everyone armed and paranoid Skittles Aug 2013 #87

... beevul Aug 2013 #34

That doesn't prevent lightening kcr Aug 2013 #40

Touche beevul Aug 2013 #50

Ask the people who's homes were invaded. nt Mojorabbit Aug 2013 #16

Still doesn't change the fact the odds of it happening are slim. kcr Aug 2013 #17

Increase in home invasions where I live so risk higher Mojorabbit Aug 2013 #22

They were increasing where I lived, also kcr Aug 2013 #25

If people are properly trained and comfortable using them NewThinkingChance40 Aug 2013 #29

So, you never have guests over? kcr Aug 2013 #32

Statistics are on my side here NewThinkingChance40 Aug 2013 #35

Less likely. But still more likely than a home invasion. kcr Aug 2013 #46

I would love to hear an idea NewThinkingChance40 Aug 2013 #51

I'd start with putting a muzzle on the NRA kcr Aug 2013 #55

I agree on that point NewThinkingChance40 Aug 2013 #61

It seems that no real solutions are ever offered by gun controllers. In contrast, here's five: AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2013 #70

Thank you NewThinkingChance40 Aug 2013 #72

IMO, it is counter-productive to automatically bar those who seek help for AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2013 #77

Very understandable NewThinkingChance40 Aug 2013 #80

The problem is the powerful NRA lobby coupled with our political system kcr Aug 2013 #76

The NRA did not become a powerful lobby until the over-reach of the AWB. AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2013 #79

Oh, of course, the don't fight you'll lose argument. kcr Aug 2013 #82

"no real solutions offered." Wanna bet? Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #84

That is awesome NewThinkingChance40 Aug 2013 #85

Yep and it can be any dog. Don't laugh, but my chihuahua is actually quite effective. kcr Aug 2013 #86

Hey chihuahuas can be really mean :) NewThinkingChance40 Aug 2013 #89

If more children die from auto accidents, something should be done about all those cars. AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2013 #44

Huh. kcr Aug 2013 #78

What's this guy doing with a gun? He has priors. rdharma Aug 2013 #18

He has "charges". Unless there are convictions then he has a right to be armed. NYC_SKP Aug 2013 #19

Yeah, I am not shocked either :) (nt) The Straight Story Aug 2013 #24

The keyword is "record" rdharma Aug 2013 #30

One can have a record of arrests without convictions. NYC_SKP Aug 2013 #38

Prior "criminal record" NOT "arrest record" rdharma Aug 2013 #53

They identified the dead home invader dude. NYC_SKP Aug 2013 #60

As bad at it may smell NewThinkingChance40 Aug 2013 #42

Point goes to the pro-gun side ONLY IF Loudly Aug 2013 #28

We go by points now? (nt) The Straight Story Aug 2013 #41

Sure do, why else post the story? Loudly Aug 2013 #56

Ah, not points - but balance The Straight Story Aug 2013 #59

"Laws to punish those who use them in bad ways." Loudly Aug 2013 #64

Well The Straight Story Aug 2013 #67

Drugs where probably a motive for "invasion" nt rdharma Aug 2013 #39

Interesting theory, would you like to explain it? (nt) The Straight Story Aug 2013 #47

The author of the headline is wrong. The criminals who kicked in the door were home invaders, not AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2013 #54

No. The newspaper is correct...burglary. rdharma Aug 2013 #68

texas has Niceguy1 Aug 2013 #91

one less predator Niceguy1 Aug 2013 #88

Locking. Local gun crime stories aren't allowed in GD... Violet_Crumble Aug 2013 #92