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TeddyR

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19. We actually do agree

Reply to steve2470 (Reply #17)

Fri Dec 4, 2015, 11:33 AM

Dec 2015

On the point that the use of firearms in a crime should result in serious prison time. But do you really want to lock up for life an 18 year old who robs a convenience store with a firearm but doesn't shoot anyone? I'm not even sure that would be constitutional.

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Citing shootings, NY sheriff urges citizens to carry guns [View all] TeddyR Dec 2015 OP

I've been told that once you get out of the NYC area, GGJohn Dec 2015 #1

Speaking of NY Elmergantry Dec 2015 #2

Or Los Angeles's over 10 round mag ban. eom. GGJohn Dec 2015 #5

Another reason why I'll continue to make my life on the east side of the Hudson BeyondGeography Dec 2015 #3

So why should I listen to this sheriff?? Explain! Nt Logical Dec 2015 #4

You shouldn't, GGJohn Dec 2015 #8

I do, but weird OP. not sure why it was posted. Nt Logical Dec 2015 #9

Maybe to show how some are getting too paranoid. GGJohn Dec 2015 #12

Good point, people way over estimate the chances you will need a gun..... Logical Dec 2015 #13

Agreed, most firearm owners will never fire their weapons in self defense. eom. GGJohn Dec 2015 #14

Yes. Let's all be armed to the teeth. marmar Dec 2015 #6

It's always wise to be safety minded. ileus Dec 2015 #7

Lol, you seriously are like a parody IMO. NT Logical Dec 2015 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author Buzz Clik Dec 2015 #10

Sheriff is only feeding into the NRA narrative steve2470 Dec 2015 #15

Haven't you heard TeddyR Dec 2015 #16

I don't want to live in your world steve2470 Dec 2015 #17

We actually do agree TeddyR Dec 2015 #19

Yes be paranoid! Obama will be coming for your guns any day now! Rex Dec 2015 #18