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Gun Control & RKBA

Eleanors38

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11. I concocted the expression HyperPunk to denote a thug-type I.D.'d in a past thread...

Reply to Glaug-Eldare (Reply #5)

Thu Oct 11, 2012, 05:28 PM

Oct 2012

A survey was taken about the motivations/precautions of home invaders and robbers. Beyond the usual rob in the day so no one is home, determine the habits of the homeowner, etc. A small by significant per centage of thugs dismissed these precautions in the actual hope of engaging in a violent confrontation with the homeowner; this was their signal need. Hence, HyperPunk.

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One Punch Can Change Your Life — And End Someone Elses [View all] rDigital Oct 2012 OP

I've been sucker punched twice and very lucky that the blows did not hit a vital spot. Lint Head Oct 2012 #1

Too many Hyperpunks whose only wish is to Eleanors38 Oct 2012 #2

It's true! Glaug-Eldare Oct 2012 #5

I concocted the expression HyperPunk to denote a thug-type I.D.'d in a past thread... Eleanors38 Oct 2012 #11

Even children can kill with one punch. Oneka Oct 2012 #3

Getting punched around a little is NEVER a reason to use a gun! Marinedem Oct 2012 #4

If not, there's always the ever-handy can of beans, or bicycle tire. AtheistCrusader Oct 2012 #12

legitimate fist fight? is that like legitimate rape? Tuesday Afternoon Oct 2012 #18

I seen 2 cases in my career glacierbay Oct 2012 #6

While fists can be deadly weapons Lurks Often Oct 2012 #7

Great explanation! ManiacJoe Oct 2012 #8

Solid post. Use of force should always be the last possible option, rDigital Oct 2012 #9

It also depends on where that fight is happening. Jenoch Oct 2012 #10

Not that you are necessarily wrong, but it does vary from state to state Lurks Often Oct 2012 #13

I would shoot before I was punched era veteran Oct 2012 #14

Avoiding the Triangle of Stupid is the best way to live a long and happy life: rDigital Oct 2012 #15

Did you read my post? era veteran Oct 2012 #16

I read your post, the advice was for the inexperienced, not you. : ) nt rDigital Oct 2012 #17