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Re: National vote on handguns?
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Mon, 23 Jul 2001 22:19:17 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Bruce Schlickbernd writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, James Trobaugh writes:
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> > Well Bruce, I'll let you in on the fact that I worked for the Fulton County
> > Sheriff's department for 4 years, and was well trained on how to use my
> > firearm. Also I was very aware of what intruders can do when they break into
> > a person's home, I've seen the results in person. So believe me when I say
> > any one who breaks into someone's home is considered a dangerous threat, and
> > should be treated as such.
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> Yes, and you get to shoot those kind of people. I wasn't arguing that.
> Just blasting away is on dangerous legal grounds is what I was talking
> about. Odds are you can get away with it. Odds are you were right. But
> there are enough dead innocent people out there to prove my point.
So then what were you arguing? You've just confused me. Where is the
distinction?
> My grandfather, with 20 years on the LAPD and about 20 more as a Special
> Investigator for the State of California was my source, by the way.
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> Bruce
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| (...) Just re-read the previous post. And the light came on, if a little late. Yes, whacking an intruder may put me in the legal spotlight. Yes, I may have broken other laws in the process (1). I'm willing to take that risk if it means that my (...) (25 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) Yes, and you get to shoot those kind of people. I wasn't arguing that. Just blasting away is on dangerous legal grounds is what I was talking about. Odds are you can get away with it. Odds are you were right. But there are enough dead innocent (...) (25 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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