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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 22:32:54 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:
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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.
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> 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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