Gun Control & RKBA

Atypical Liberal

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16. Sounds to me line Benn is getting screwed.

Mon Oct 8, 2012, 05:59 PM

Oct 2012

There are important details currently missing that the yet-to-be-released tape may reveal, most importantly, how the argument over the line-cutting evolved.

But from the article, it appears that Colorado cut in line, Benn called him out on it, and then Colorado sprayed Benn with pepper spray. This could constitute assault and if so, Benn could be justified in defending himself with a firearm under SYG laws and Colorado would not, since he instigated the assault.

I don't know how Virginia's SYG laws are worded, but in Alabama you can't start a fight and then claim self-defense with a deadly weapon.

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Man killed in Rite-Aid shooting had history of conflict [View all] Blue_Tires Oct 2012 OP

I didn't send George a penny either gejohnston Oct 2012 #1

Did Benn (the shooter) have a permit to carry? It's impossible to really petronius Oct 2012 #2

Yes, he has a ccw and a spotless criminal record Blue_Tires Oct 2012 #3

This is why guns are so WONDERFUL! bongbong Oct 2012 #4

the shooter was retreating gejohnston Oct 2012 #6

I know what you're trying to do but... Reasonable_Argument Oct 2012 #7

Hi Delicate Flower! bongbong Oct 2012 #9

I don't hate you bongbong Reasonable_Argument Oct 2012 #11

Thanks for clarifying that bongbong Oct 2012 #15

Yes! bongbong Oct 2012 #8

perhaps he was cornered, gejohnston Oct 2012 #10

LOL bongbong Oct 2012 #12

you assume a lot gejohnston Oct 2012 #13

LOL bongbong Oct 2012 #17

And no one could fault you for running away, bongbong. Atypical Liberal Oct 2012 #14

Rambo bongbong Oct 2012 #20

Delicate Flowers are everywhere! Tuesday Afternoon Oct 2012 #22

You don't have to be Rambo to stand up to bad people. Atypical Liberal Oct 2012 #25

For crying out loud.... PavePusher Oct 2012 #24

Yes but you realize who you're replying to right? 4th law of robotics Oct 2012 #19

Clues bongbong Oct 2012 #21

Looks like the judicial system in Virginia got it right, partly... Eleanors38 Oct 2012 #5

Sounds to me line Benn is getting screwed. Atypical Liberal Oct 2012 #16

"Sexual vulgarities" are not grounds for removing someone's rights 4th law of robotics Oct 2012 #18

You might be mixing them up - Colorado is the deceased, not the shooter petronius Oct 2012 #23