US Policy on Home Defence?
Oct 13th 2005, 9:55 am
#16
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Re: US Policy on Home Defence?
Originally Posted by Truth
Well the whole choice of the BB gun was basically to disable someone...I'm certainly don't need a murder case in my life at the moment, or even a deportation back home. I've seen someone shot with a decent calibre gun and a few of those pellets in your ass and groin are nothing to laugh about about. I also mentioned the baseball bat. I'm not looking to kill the guy - just incapacitate him.
All very interesting answers though, definitely food for though.
All very interesting answers though, definitely food for though.
Oct 13th 2005, 10:00 am
#17
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Re: US Policy on Home Defence?
I like to talk to the housebreaker and try to teach him the error of his ways
perhaps get him some counselling so he will not want to frighten people anymore ... Perhaps make him coffee and a sandwich while he is there ...
I suppose its just my forgiving nature ...
perhaps get him some counselling so he will not want to frighten people anymore ... Perhaps make him coffee and a sandwich while he is there ...
I suppose its just my forgiving nature ...
Oct 13th 2005, 10:06 am
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Re: US Policy on Home Defence?
Originally Posted by Leslie66
and even then they could probably flail around until they eventually found you and then kill you.... ala Johnny Depp.
Oct 13th 2005, 10:19 am
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Re: US Policy on Home Defence?
depends on the state...but best bet is ring the cops and hide as they could blugeon you with whatever weapon you have....either that or shoot the crap out of them because they'll only sue you if there injured....and a BB gun won't keep someone from going mental...especially if there on drugs.
Oct 13th 2005, 10:32 am
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Re: US Policy on Home Defence?
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
Personally I'd off load 7 cartridges of 00 Buck into them. Call the police then let them come take the carcass away. But thats just me. And this is Florida.
Oct 13th 2005, 10:59 am
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Re: US Policy on Home Defence?
Originally Posted by CaliforniaBride
You'd have to drag them back inside from off the front lawn before you called.
Oct 13th 2005, 11:02 am
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Re: US Policy on Home Defence?
Originally Posted by Ray
I like to talk to the housebreaker and try to teach him the error of his ways
perhaps get him some counselling so he will not want to frighten people anymore ... Perhaps make him coffee and a sandwich while he is there ...
I suppose its just my forgiving nature ...
perhaps get him some counselling so he will not want to frighten people anymore ... Perhaps make him coffee and a sandwich while he is there ...
I suppose its just my forgiving nature ...
Oct 13th 2005, 4:31 pm
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Re: US Policy on Home Defence?
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
Yes but I would imagine he'd be partly deaf what with having a muzzle in his ear and such.
Oct 13th 2005, 4:34 pm
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Re: US Policy on Home Defence?
Originally Posted by Ray
I like to think its mainly my kind word that criminals have always sat patiently and listened to every word I said to them...although the 240v wires connected to their gonads ...may have had some influence on this ...
Oct 13th 2005, 4:43 pm
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Re: US Policy on Home Defence?
Originally Posted by NJ_Dave
Best bet is to get yourself a .38 or a 9mm. If you don't want to kill them shoot them in the leg.
If someone's going to use a gun, then they should go whole hog -- be properly trained and ready to use it.
Of course, I haven't seen things like proper locks on doors and windows, steel core external doors, centrally monitored alarm systems, knowing all your neighbours, and generally boring things like that, but prevention is worth a pound of cure or an ounce or two of lead slug I figure.
Oct 13th 2005, 4:45 pm
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Re: US Policy on Home Defence?
Originally Posted by NJ_Dave
A BB gun will not disable someone, you'll just piss them off. I've been shot by one on a few occasions, and I know. They are annoying, but that's about it. A baseball bat is better, but you have to get close to your victim to actually use it. Best bet is to get yourself a .38 or a 9mm. If you don't want to kill them shoot them in the leg.
Was this learned at your mother's knee in Newcastle or over here?
Oct 13th 2005, 4:53 pm
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Re: US Policy on Home Defence?
Originally Posted by Sallyanne
Was this learned at your mother's knee in Newcastle or over here?
PS wheres the bottom quote in your sig from ?
Oct 13th 2005, 4:56 pm
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Re: US Policy on Home Defence?
For Christ sake ... you shoot to kill ..you cannot shoot to wound ...
In most states if you do wound ..you can be sued for pain and suffering
if they survive ...
In most states if you do wound ..you can be sued for pain and suffering
if they survive ...
Oct 13th 2005, 4:56 pm
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Re: US Policy on Home Defence?
Originally Posted by Sallyanne
Was this learned at your mother's knee in Newcastle or over here?
But I had to wait till I got here before I could learn how to fire a real handgun..
Oct 13th 2005, 5:02 pm
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Re: US Policy on Home Defence?
Originally Posted by Eskimo
PS wheres the bottom quote in your sig from ?
