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Gun Control & RKBA

petronius

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3. I don't carry and have never been present at a robbery, so my reaction is

Reply to ileus (Original post)

Mon Sep 3, 2012, 12:45 AM

Sep 2012

only hypothetical: but I want to believe that I would intervene - up to and including shooting - if I believed that clerks or customers (especially me!) were at risk of serious or deadly harm. Otherwise, I think I would just observe, as carefully as surprise and adrenaline allowed...

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Dollar General robbery suspect charged with murder [View all] ileus Sep 2012 OP

My response would be to be a good witness... pipoman Sep 2012 #1

I figure unless I feel lives ileus Sep 2012 #2

I don't carry and have never been present at a robbery, so my reaction is petronius Sep 2012 #3

I'd never trust an armed robber to do the right thing. Assess, then Run or Fight. nt rDigital Sep 2012 #4

Unless I'm reading this wrong, I believe there's a bigger issue MercutioATC Sep 2012 #5

The concept is called felony murder. AtheistCrusader Sep 2012 #7

I understand the legal standpoint, I just don't believe it's ethical. MercutioATC Sep 2012 #8

In this scenario I think SOMETHING is appropriate. AtheistCrusader Sep 2012 #9

Attempted robbery with gun specifications MercutioATC Sep 2012 #10

Anyone threatens me or someone I care to protect with violence AtheistCrusader Sep 2012 #6