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sarisataka

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12. I recall forecasting

Reply to beevul (Reply #10)

Tue Oct 7, 2014, 01:59 PM

Oct 2014

this exact thing happening

What would your opinion be if a person legally carrying their gun is killed but responding police because they think the carrier has been waving the gun and threatening people?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1172130667
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Most responsible police will treat a visible gun as a threat.
Nothing more is needed to take down and arrest a suspect.

I don't agree with your premise that displaying a firearm is protected.
It is a threat which should be dealt with as such.

Harshly and with extreme prejudice.

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