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Zalatix

(8,994 posts)
Tue Mar 27, 2012, 01:01 PM Mar 2012

I want to reframe the debate about guns... what about non-lethal weapons? [View all]

Yes, I know, tasers can kill; however, bullets are more likely to kill.

Why aren't we talking about the development of more and better nonlethal weapons for police and for residents who wish to "stand their ground"? (Note: I count myself as one of those people.)

To own guns or not to own guns, that's not the question, at least not the whole question. If there is going to be a stupid mistake made at some point when someone feels they're defending their property or life, at least make it a mistake with a higher likelihood that someone won't needlessly die.

How about that?

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So what non lethal weapon should I use if someone breaks into my home with a gun? leftofcool Mar 2012 #1
As I said, we need to develop better non-lethal weapons. Zalatix Mar 2012 #2
So because I am a good liberal thinking person I use the non lethal weapon on the bad guy leftofcool Mar 2012 #5
I wasn't charged in New York, HockeyMom Mar 2012 #3
Non-lethal? You mean lethal only to the weak and young? There are no "non-lethal" weapons saras Mar 2012 #4
Which basically proves non-lethal technology is piss poor Zalatix Mar 2012 #8
I have been trained by police..there are no non lethal weapons. Loudmxr Mar 2012 #6
Like a HEAT WEAPON? nt Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #7
Hah, yes, though the cops would hate that. Zalatix Mar 2012 #9
Non-lethal weapons aren't nearly as effective as lethal ones. Johnny Rico Mar 2012 #10
Most people into guns will not carry anything less than the latest killing technology. Hoyt Mar 2012 #11
There is an enormous gap in effectiveness between modern handguns and non-lethal devices. Johnny Rico Mar 2012 #12
I don't care. The odds of ever needing a gun in public are so small. Hoyt Mar 2012 #13
What's a "reasonable" number and types of gun to keep at home? Johnny Rico Mar 2012 #14
Can't argue with that. Zalatix Mar 2012 #15
That's a good idea. I don't want to write-off current generation, but that is Hoyt Mar 2012 #16
Just adding, I think this is an EXCELLENT question to be raised in other contexts as well. snot May 2013 #17
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