Gun Control & RKBA

iverglas

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27. but nonsense

Mon Apr 30, 2012, 07:54 PM

Apr 2012

In the dark or with otherwise obscured vision, a legitimate "warning shot" would be into the ground within short range.

A "warning shot" discharged without regard for where it goes / without knowing what is in the line of fire, as this plainly was, is reckless.

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Shooters in Summer Moody case will not be charged. [View all] Atypical Liberal Apr 2012 OP

That's ridiculous Politicalboi Apr 2012 #1

In Alabama, you can't be charged with a civil suit. Atypical Liberal Apr 2012 #3

But this was ruled an accident not SYG Logical Apr 2012 #5

I was thinking... discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2012 #7

I assumed since they were shooting in defense of property Atypical Liberal Apr 2012 #30

Nothing but murder Angry Dragon Apr 2012 #2

Manslaughter at best - not murder. hack89 Apr 2012 #4

Yea didn't know she was there, but hit her right square in the head. BS. Hoyt Apr 2012 #8

It's the boys that could be charged with murder hack89 Apr 2012 #9

B&E is not a felony I do not think Angry Dragon Apr 2012 #17

Last time I checked gejohnston Apr 2012 #18

Which means they may be charged with murder/some other charge. shadowrider Apr 2012 #20

2 firearms and a knife. Atypical Liberal Apr 2012 #31

Burglary generally is. Callisto32 May 2012 #46

other than "noises" what proof is there that the boys were commiting burglary? frylock Apr 2012 #22

There is a reason I said "if it is determined" hack89 Apr 2012 #34

Police reports listed stolen items ... DonP Apr 2012 #41

I hope they pay a price somewhere down the road. TheCowsCameHome Apr 2012 #6

they just might gejohnston Apr 2012 #25

Hope so. Hoyt Apr 2012 #42

Hope so about the ATF and felon in possession? gejohnston Apr 2012 #43

your toon is apt Doctor_J May 2012 #64

I trust you have as much gejohnston May 2012 #67

Bad call by all concerned. Starboard Tack Apr 2012 #10

Can you show where "warning shot" is defined in the legal code? nt hack89 Apr 2012 #12

It it seems that warning shots are legal gejohnston Apr 2012 #23

Shots that hit unarmed people in the head should be illegal Doctor_J May 2012 #60

I didn't say I agreed with it gejohnston May 2012 #62

No. I don't think it is defined. Starboard Tack Apr 2012 #36

in other words gejohnston Apr 2012 #38

Indeed Starboard Tack Apr 2012 #39

How is the federal investigation going? gejohnston Apr 2012 #11

"accidental shooting"? iverglas Apr 2012 #13

In case you haven't noticed, Canada is not Alabama. n/t shadowrider Apr 2012 #14

ah iverglas Apr 2012 #16

Strawman. I never said what you said I said shadowrider Apr 2012 #19

absolutely; no more nor less than nothing iverglas Apr 2012 #21

Alabama is Alabama iverglas Apr 2012 #24

could be because they claimed "warning shots" gejohnston Apr 2012 #26

but nonsense iverglas Apr 2012 #27

we agree on that gejohnston Apr 2012 #28

well, on March 29 iverglas Apr 2012 #29

to answer your question gejohnston Apr 2012 #32

thank the Goddess for her favors.... Scout May 2012 #51

Regional bigotry? Really? n/t PavePusher May 2012 #52

Consider the source n/t shadowrider May 2012 #53

just because I can't resist iverglas May 2012 #65

And you endorse the vileness. PavePusher May 2012 #70

Why should we care what the law is in Canada. I for one oneshooter Apr 2012 #33

Used to be my territory...in the 90's. ileus Apr 2012 #35

LOL Have you ever been to Canada? Starboard Tack Apr 2012 #37

Never been there, don't plan to either. oneshooter Apr 2012 #40

You base your ideas about Canada on people you argue with in a gun forum? Starboard Tack May 2012 #45

They represent Canada on this forum. I find them mostly crude and foul mouthed. oneshooter May 2012 #47

Your insightfulness is astounding. Starboard Tack May 2012 #49

imagine if us furriners ... iverglas May 2012 #48

OMG Starboard Tack May 2012 #50

Je dirais leur donnent une pause, pas tous les Am�ricains sont des imb�ciles.Jjuste une pluralit� sarisataka May 2012 #54

LOL Starboard Tack May 2012 #55

Once again an unarmed person is dead after being shot, Doctor_J May 2012 #58

I dislike this, for a couple of reasons: mainly, because I have a high petronius Apr 2012 #15

I don't like "warning shots" mvccd1000 May 2012 #44

So the SYG laws now apply to shooting people who are running away Doctor_J May 2012 #56

catch a clue gejohnston May 2012 #59

Really? Doctor_J May 2012 #63

I fail to see the humor in gejohnston May 2012 #66

I fail to see the humor in another unpunished gun murder Doctor_J May 2012 #68

CBS photo is NRA propaganda? Do you even know who Alan Dershowitz even is? gejohnston May 2012 #69

Next up - NRA member claims SYG defense for shooting Obama t-shirt wearer Doctor_J May 2012 #57

No, these laws are gejohnston May 2012 #61