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Gun Control & RKBA

phantom power

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1. I'm glad it worked for him

Reply to rDigital (Original post)

Wed Sep 12, 2012, 12:53 PM

Sep 2012

If pulling his gun had caused the invaders to panic and shoot his kids, how would that change our assessment of whether this was 'the best means possible' of protecting them?

I'm interested in people's opinions here. Several different outcomes might have happened in a situation like this.

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Another Black Man With a Gun... [View all] rDigital Sep 2012 OP

I'm glad it worked for him phantom power Sep 2012 #1

I'm pro-choice when it comes to self-defense. I'm glad he had the choice to use deadly force rDigital Sep 2012 #2

pro-choice is a good way to articulate the self defense position phantom power Sep 2012 #8

has the out come in which you are referring to MrDiaz Sep 2012 #3

Perps have certainly shot hostages in the past ProgressiveProfessor Sep 2012 #6

Like the unarmed Doctor who's family was raped and murdered while he was tied up in the basement? rDigital Sep 2012 #5

So take a look at the alternative. GreenStormCloud Sep 2012 #7

It is a difficult tactical situation ProgressiveProfessor Sep 2012 #4

Action is better than relying on the good will of those who are attacking your family. nt rDigital Sep 2012 #9