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Subject: 
Re: National vote on handguns?
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
Date: 
Mon, 23 Jul 2001 22:32:54 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Duane Hess writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Bruce Schlickbernd writes:
> > In lugnet.off-topic.debate, James Trobaugh writes:
> > 
> > > 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.
> > 
> > 
> > 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?

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 family and property are safe.

-Duane

(1) A person commits a class 2 misdemeanor if:
   (a) He knowingly and unlawfully aims a firearm at another person; or ....



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  Re: National vote on handguns?
 
(...) So then what were you arguing? You've just confused me. Where is the distinction? (...) (25 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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