Gun Control & RKBA

4th law of robotics

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30. You're an armed robber. Of course you've had law abiding citizens pull guns on you

Reply to Hoyt (Reply #24)

Tue Aug 21, 2012, 10:01 PM

Aug 2012

that's kind of what they're for.

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87 Year Old NC Woman Uses 9mm Handgun to stop 2 Home Invaders [View all] ileus Aug 2012 OP

Good for her. But this is not a "FINALLY-a-little-good-news-on-the-gun-front" story. AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2012 #1

The problem is TruthAnalyzed Aug 2012 #2

The elderly are best handled on a case by case basis. ManiacJoe Aug 2012 #3

This one qualifies: formercia Aug 2012 #4

Hat off to lady, particularly for not shooting them in the back or using an assault weapon. Hoyt Aug 2012 #5

What's wrong with using what you call "an assault weapon"? friendly_iconoclast Aug 2012 #7

FMJ ammo works pretty well in that role, too. ManiacJoe Aug 2012 #8

FMJ ammo tends to overpenetrate in HD use friendly_iconoclast Aug 2012 #46

Why would it matter what kind of gun she used? 4th law of robotics Aug 2012 #10

Point is the guns that get your hormones flowing aren't only effective weapons Hoyt Aug 2012 #11

You've never actually spoken to any gun owners have you? 4th law of robotics Aug 2012 #12

I've probably known more gun nuts than you. Hoyt Aug 2012 #13

Sure sure, you're an expert in everything 4th law of robotics Aug 2012 #15

I've had law-abiding gun owners pull them on me. I've worked in ERs and send the damage. Hoyt Aug 2012 #24

What does that have to do with TruthAnalyzed Aug 2012 #29

You're an armed robber. Of course you've had law abiding citizens pull guns on you 4th law of robotics Aug 2012 #30

Oh man, that was just...beautiful friendly_iconoclast Aug 2012 #47

DU's Walter Mitty strikes again. nt Union Scribe Aug 2012 #41

The fact that you Jenoch Aug 2012 #42

You forgot your war wound, your time with NASA and your friendship with Sue the chimpanzee... friendly_iconoclast Aug 2012 #48

But never had a physical/mental love affair with guns. Hoyt Aug 2012 #49

Congratulations and welcome to the club. ManiacJoe Aug 2012 #52

I enjoy target shooting and legally carry a handgun ... spin Aug 2012 #55

I'm curious... holdencaufield Aug 2012 #21

Not "a firearm." If one exhibits more than a few of following: carry routinely, drool over Hoyt Aug 2012 #23

Good list bongbong Aug 2012 #27

So, this is the 'define a derogatory term' game? TruthAnalyzed Aug 2012 #31

You realize a lot of those are entirely subjective 4th law of robotics Aug 2012 #32

Much in public policy is subjective . I think that list helps define "gun nut." Hoyt Aug 2012 #40

I would define a gun-grabber and anti-second amendment type as 4th law of robotics Aug 2012 #50

Not anti-second amendment, but I sure do define it differently from those who view guns as a crutch. Hoyt Aug 2012 #53

Anyone who uses a gun as a crutch is an idiot 4th law of robotics Aug 2012 #54

By that standard Reasonable_Argument Aug 2012 #39

Interesting list .... spin Aug 2012 #56

Correct. TruthAnalyzed Aug 2012 #14

You sure are wasting a lot of life overanalyzing shooting people. Hoyt Aug 2012 #16

Could you clarify your sentence for me? TruthAnalyzed Aug 2012 #17

I and 280 million have those situations, but somehow we prevail without polluting society with guns. Hoyt Aug 2012 #25

Are you referring to a different post? TruthAnalyzed Aug 2012 #28

Can you clarify for me, Hoyt? TruthAnalyzed Aug 2012 #18

I'll beg you not... holdencaufield Aug 2012 #19

At what age does one become elderly? nt jody Aug 2012 #6

I doubt the elderly are a major problem when it comes to guns. Starboard Tack Aug 2012 #9

The biggest problem with the elderly is ... holdencaufield Aug 2012 #20

You're a funny dude(ette). TruthAnalyzed Aug 2012 #22

Maybe it's you who need to slow down a little. Starboard Tack Aug 2012 #45

What is really amazing and laudable about this lady is she didn't shoot them. Some here would have Hoyt Aug 2012 #26

What is really amazing TruthAnalyzed Aug 2012 #33

Go back and read some of the threads, and tell me there are not Hoyt Aug 2012 #37

Why would I try to base my view of reality TruthAnalyzed Aug 2012 #38

Too bad she had hi-cap magazines and cop killer bullets. Remmah2 Aug 2012 #35

You apparently don't know Jenoch Aug 2012 #43

They aren't doing a good enough job,, and it doesn't happen in every state. Hoyt Aug 2012 #44

Back up your statement with statistics and facts. ... spin Aug 2012 #58

At least he has Jenoch Aug 2012 #59

I really have a problem with her poor decision making process in pulling a 9mm. Remmah2 Aug 2012 #34

Clearly TruthAnalyzed Aug 2012 #36

Sadly not all elderly people can be trusted with firearms tularetom Aug 2012 #51

Very Sad CokeMachine Aug 2012 #57

My grandmother keeps a .410 shotgun under her bed. rDigital Aug 2012 #60

My father used to keep a Jenoch Aug 2012 #61

the predators thought they had selected some easy prey out of the herd. trouble.smith Aug 2012 #62

Sometimes the sheep have teeth. The predators would be wise to remember this and move on to rDigital Aug 2012 #63