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In reply to the discussion: Woman buys gun after security system didn't stop burglar [View all]clffrdjk
(905 posts)40. The police who have no duty to protect you.
And even under the best circumstances could be more than 15 min away. No body is saying that the gun is the end all be all tool that will work every time, but we know it will be there a hell of a lot faster and it just may save your life.
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I have a female friend that's still waiting for the cops to show up....for 23 years now.
ileus
Apr 2015
#4
"Firing a box at the range a couple times a year is not enough" that sums up police training
Lurks Often
Apr 2015
#30
It takes me all of five seconds to open my safe where I keep my handgun...
shedevil69taz
Apr 2015
#34