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Hoyt

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4. A whole lot of folks carry gunz so they don't have to keep their seat. It's called bullying,

Reply to Journeyman (Reply #3)

Wed Jan 15, 2014, 04:12 PM

Jan 2014

Last edited Wed Jan 15, 2014, 04:46 PM - Edit history (1)

intimidation. The same reason Zimmerman carried a gun. He could bully, and if someobe called him on it, shoot them center mass. Self-defense is more often than not, just an excuse to tuck a gun in their pants.

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"Stand Your Ground" Defense may Be Used by Texter Shooter [View all] Katashi_itto Jan 2014 OP

Hopefully, the charge of "You don't shoot unarmed people over texting, etc." prevails. Hoyt Jan 2014 #1

Now that I can agree with you on. Ranchemp. Jan 2014 #2

If Reeves had remained sitting, as he should have, and waited for the usher to settle the dispute... Journeyman Jan 2014 #3

A whole lot of folks carry gunz so they don't have to keep their seat. It's called bullying, Hoyt Jan 2014 #4