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Gun Control & RKBA

GP6971

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27. I think it would depend on

Reply to Robb (Original post)

Sun Jan 13, 2013, 08:56 PM

Jan 2013

the situation. In my home and my family was in jeopardy, I think I could. In a crowded movie theatre, probably not. Reason.....you're up against some some nut who anticipates and plans for resistance. Would be no "quick draw and shoot" scenario for me......I ain't that good. Plus another good reason is I never carry and am not licensed to carry.

Me, I have some weapons passed down to me. Do I shoot them? Occasionally. Are they locked in a substantial gun safe? Damn right with 6 grandchildren

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This is my first post in Guns. [View all] Robb Jan 2013 OP

Here we go. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #1

And just how is this post supposed to promote the sale of more guns? Scuba Jan 2013 #2

Wasn't Reagan surrounded by well trained, recently trained armed guards? nt duhneece Jan 2013 #3

He was. Jenoch Aug 2014 #34

That will rattle some chains, you know the gun group are all doc03 Jan 2013 #4

I'm sure you don't mean to poke the bear.... Walk away Jan 2013 #5

One would hope. discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 #8

They used to brag about shooting intruders dead and then sleeping like a baby... Walk away Jan 2013 #18

Just so you understand... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 #20

That's nice! nt Walk away Jan 2013 #21

Thanks :) n/t discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 #28

If you're looking for a sport ... holdencaufield Jan 2013 #6

Having been a competitive shooter... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 #7

You are starting with a false premise... ProgressiveProfessor Jan 2013 #9

Dontcha know that ALL gun nuts have been injected with the DNA of Arctic Dave Jan 2013 #10

I'd rank myself as an able marksman under duress in two situations. Decoy of Fenris Jan 2013 #11

Ever been to an IDPA match? iiibbb Jan 2013 #12

"Maybe he's never trained..." holdencaufield Jan 2013 #13

Post removed Post removed Jan 2013 #14

"There is always a fox ... holdencaufield Jan 2013 #15

:) discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 #17

I don't make it to the range all that often. rrneck Jan 2013 #16

I'll be your huckleberry sarisataka Jan 2013 #19

I feel my skills are better than being a volunteer victim. ileus Jan 2013 #22

I'm a qualified smalls arms instructor for the navy... raidert05 Jan 2013 #23

It's not necessary sylvi Jan 2013 #24

Hope you are not of the opinion that some here share... Clames Jan 2013 #25

IT would be... raidert05 Jan 2013 #26

I think it would depend on GP6971 Jan 2013 #27

Why do you assume the assailent has any skills? hack89 Jan 2013 #29

The only thing.... raidert05 Jan 2013 #30

Your statements are true... ThatCrazyMtnGuy Jan 2013 #31

So, what source backs up your opinion? AtheistCrusader Jan 2013 #32

I think that the question presumes more than is conducive to practical discussion. Here's why: NYC_SKP Aug 2014 #33

Given the extreme variables in self-defense situations... krispos42 Aug 2014 #35

It's a lose-lose proposition, isn't it? NYC_SKP Aug 2014 #36

Welcome to gun nut paradise! doxydad Aug 2014 #37

For someone who is so scornful of supporters of the 2A, you sure spend a lot of your time here. NYC_SKP Aug 2014 #38

This OP is 18 months old Starboard Tack Aug 2014 #39

Funny you give Robb that advice sarisataka Aug 2014 #40

Venison IS deliciious, when aged as long as this thread Eleanors38 Aug 2014 #41

Mine are not, so I wouldn't carry if it was legal or not Glaug-Eldare Aug 2014 #42