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In reply to the discussion: I went to buy a gun yesterday. [View all]ripcord
(5,553 posts)74. Unfortuately many people think just owning a gun is sufficient self defense
If you don't know how to shoot it, aren't comfortable and never practice a pistol is basically a paperweight. I live out in the middle of the desert, my theory is if you can't shoot or pee off your back porch you neighbors are too close, and my ex wife couldn't stand the sound of a pistol and wasn't comfortable shooting one. I let her try a short barrelled 20 gauge shotgun and she was set, I felt much better leaving her alone at home after that.
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With a shotgun or something, you'd be cleaning blood and guts off the walls and such...
albacore
Jun 2020
#133
Nope, I can't quote muzzle velocities or the effects of bullet spin on terminal ballistics
sarisataka
Jun 2020
#28
I think only a handful of areas in a few states in the midwest still mandate shotguns for deer.
Dial H For Hero
Jun 2020
#102
In fairness, in the movie "Death Becomes Her" this happens to Goldie Hawn's character after
Dial H For Hero
Jun 2020
#38
not really into guns at all (and they are basically illegal to own and keep in your house here in
Celerity
Jun 2020
#52
No, it was because the Minie ball bullet was a large diameter and slow moving.
NutmegYankee
Jun 2020
#144
I'm going with good locks, a reliable security system and an always-charged cellphone
StarfishSaver
Jun 2020
#18
Yeeeeah, if hate guns u probably shouldnt get one, u have to practice a lot with a handgun to learn
Baclava
Jun 2020
#19
+1 - "I choose not to live in fear." I was going to recommend a class in meditation.
c-rational
Jun 2020
#71
Are you asserting that every person who chooses to own a firearm does so out of fear?
Dial H For Hero
Jun 2020
#95
It's not that hard to properly secure a weapon. Also I was responding to it being out of fear.
EX500rider
Jun 2020
#110
Someone kicking in my front door is not near my bedroom, I will have time, thxs. nt
EX500rider
Jun 2020
#118
Didn't say I did, but someone getting from my front toor to my bedroom in the dark will be all...
EX500rider
Jun 2020
#129
I never heard of a suicide from a smoke alarm or fire extinguisher or a kid killing themself......
Patterson
Jun 2020
#112
Again, that has zero to do with whether all gun owners have a gun out of fear. nt
EX500rider
Jun 2020
#113
At my previous job the head of security was an ex NYC police. He said he defused more problems
mitch96
Jun 2020
#59
I love it when all the gun nuts come out on the DU..... where's the popcorn.........
mitch96
Jun 2020
#47
Yes plenty of 1st timers are buying guns - been since early March. If your revolted...
jmg257
Jun 2020
#57
Good for you, you are wise to take steps to protect yourself as no one else will
Devil Child
Jun 2020
#60
People that have not used guns should not buy guns. What do you think a gun will do? A mob is
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#75
That reminds me of an argument I've had on more than one occasion wherein someone asserts
Dial H For Hero
Jun 2020
#104
See my comment - #71. I would suggest trying a class in meditation or philosophy. Learn to
c-rational
Jun 2020
#78
