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In reply to the discussion: Resident shoots burglar during home invasion [View all]kcr
(15,522 posts)49. I'm not putting forth a solution?
How about let's not push guns merely for home protection? Those who have a genuine interest in guns for hunting, etc? Why can't that be enough? ETA you mention proper safety training and the like. Who do you htin is more likely to be properly trained and, more importantly, to maintain that training? A person with geunine interest in guns who enjoys shooting and hutning? Or a nervous nelly who watches the news and buys one, maybe takes one course and throws it in the drawer?
I would add that if it had been kept to that, we wouldn't be having the issues we have now, with near the push for banning. But no. Profits, more sales, etc. And now, here we are!
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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
Will ask you the same thing I have been asking others and no one answers
The Straight Story
Aug 2013
#20
It seems that no real solutions are ever offered by gun controllers. In contrast, here's five:
AnotherMcIntosh
Aug 2013
#70
IMO, it is counter-productive to automatically bar those who seek help for
AnotherMcIntosh
Aug 2013
#77
The NRA did not become a powerful lobby until the over-reach of the AWB.
AnotherMcIntosh
Aug 2013
#79
Yep and it can be any dog. Don't laugh, but my chihuahua is actually quite effective.
kcr
Aug 2013
#86
If more children die from auto accidents, something should be done about all those cars.
AnotherMcIntosh
Aug 2013
#44
He has "charges". Unless there are convictions then he has a right to be armed.
NYC_SKP
Aug 2013
#19
The author of the headline is wrong. The criminals who kicked in the door were home invaders, not
AnotherMcIntosh
Aug 2013
#54