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bad sofa king

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39. Blood in-Blood out. you can't even join a real gang without committing a felony.
Mon Sep 3, 2012, 05:17 PM
Sep 2012

And if they don't have a record yet, they will. But by all means, if they want to carry a handgun LEGALLY until they get caught, we can humor them-no problem. They're gonna carry one illegally anyways so why not issue them a permit and get their name and fingerprints in the system before their first arrest. I'm all for it.

I'm neutral on the gun control debate (maybe leaning toward more control), but gateley Sep 2012 #1
The only answer I expect you will get is that it hasn't happened petronius Sep 2012 #2
Over 800,000 resident Floridians have valid concealed weapons permits. spin Sep 2012 #6
"Not enough people carry firearms yet" won't fly BigAlanMac Sep 2012 #14
true but gejohnston Sep 2012 #19
I'm not sure... discntnt_irny_srcsm Sep 2012 #3
I spotted a fellow CC'er today at Subway. ileus Sep 2012 #4
How about? russ1943 Sep 2012 #5
not meaning to move any goal posts but gejohnston Sep 2012 #9
That is the one (1) incident found and cited already. n/t DWC Sep 2012 #23
Good job. You found the one in the OP. AtheistCrusader Sep 2012 #60
Just search Google, there are lots of examples Bjorn Against Sep 2012 #7
False accusation. Clames Sep 2012 #8
Read the very first sentence of the OP then follow the link I provided Bjorn Against Sep 2012 #11
Why would those be relevant? Kezzy604 Sep 2012 #31
I did. You still fail. Clames Sep 2012 #43
This message was self-deleted by its author Bjorn Against Sep 2012 #10
none of the top ones were CCWs gejohnston Sep 2012 #12
This one was near the top and is a clear example Bjorn Against Sep 2012 #13
the article says they were gangsters gejohnston Sep 2012 #15
Does it say that the gun was illegal? Bjorn Against Sep 2012 #18
they do? gejohnston Sep 2012 #20
It says DWC Sep 2012 #28
From the article: sarisataka Sep 2012 #16
So do gang members not have second amendment rights? Bjorn Against Sep 2012 #21
looking to create a strawman? gejohnston Sep 2012 #22
It is not a crime to join a gang Bjorn Against Sep 2012 #25
so you're saying gejohnston Sep 2012 #26
Actually it is. Clames Sep 2012 #44
No it is not, it is freedom of assembly Bjorn Against Sep 2012 #45
You really need to learn how to use Google. Clames Sep 2012 #48
That only applies to members of the military, not civilians Bjorn Against Sep 2012 #49
I challenged your general assertion that no laws banned people from joining gangs. Clames Sep 2012 #53
No one on this thread was talking about military law until you put yourself in a corner Bjorn Against Sep 2012 #54
You are still wrong. Clames Sep 2012 #58
Well that law is from a different state and almost certain to be found unconstitutional Bjorn Against Sep 2012 #59
Keep digging. Clames Sep 2012 #62
Well if you want to say gang membership is illegal based on two exceptions to the rule Bjorn Against Sep 2012 #63
Another false assumption. Clames Sep 2012 #64
Now THAT is an excellent question sarisataka Sep 2012 #24
According to Mn law: no Oneka Sep 2012 #27
Blood in-Blood out. you can't even join a real gang without committing a felony. bad sofa king Sep 2012 #39
Example of what? BigAlanMac Sep 2012 #17
Lots of training? Glaug-Eldare Sep 2012 #30
That search is a good start, but requires lots of weeding. ManiacJoe Sep 2012 #29
And how do we determine who is a good guy and who is a bad guy? Bjorn Against Sep 2012 #32
If the shooter runs instead of gejohnston Sep 2012 #33
Touche' n/t DWC Sep 2012 #34
Good guys obey the law. GreenStormCloud Sep 2012 #35
It may be simple if you view the world in black and white, I see lots of grey Bjorn Against Sep 2012 #36
Nirvana Fallacy: The system doesn't have to be perfect to be functional and provide a benefit. nt rDigital Sep 2012 #38
How does that have anything to do with what I said? Bjorn Against Sep 2012 #40
The system works, your implying that it doesn't because it isn't perfect. nt rDigital Sep 2012 #41
Can you please quote where I said anything even remotely like that? Bjorn Against Sep 2012 #42
Yes there is gray, but not nearly as much of it has you imply. ManiacJoe Sep 2012 #47
Let me make it real easy for you. GreenStormCloud Sep 2012 #50
Fortunately, lawful concealed carry proponents have better aim than you do in search terms. AtheistCrusader Sep 2012 #61
Ususally when you're being mugged, there aren't any innocent bystanders inncocently standing by bad sofa king Sep 2012 #37
Excellent point, and a strong argument against the TPaine7 Sep 2012 #46
when you have been in one of these situations bad sofa king Sep 2012 #51
You Hit the Nail on the Head !!! DWC Sep 2012 #52
IIRC - It was in 2004 that a study published BigAlanMac Sep 2012 #55
IMO, there are virtually NO examples because DWC Sep 2012 #56
When your cause is just you cannot allow yourself to be constrained by empirical evidence 4th law of robotics Sep 2012 #57
Ban guns. Only murderers have guns. Ban them ALL! rDigital Sep 2012 #65
Ban all murders? Ban all gun? or both? n/t DWC Sep 2012 #66
Well if we ban murder then it won't happen anymore. Let's ban both. nt rDigital Sep 2012 #67
Let's Ban Murder and Violent Attacks However Committed. DWC Sep 2012 #68
Amen rDigital Sep 2012 #69
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