Some one tried to break in last night!!!!! - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

kelly1005 · 03-15-2007, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by FrayAdjacent

I have no formal training with any of my weapons... but I don't think that mattered when I came in 3rd out of 57 shooters in a local IDPA match. I did so through making myself familiar with my weapon, how it shoots, how to reload quickly, and all that.

You're right, I updated my line to include practice.

I just don't like the idea that people seem to get that they can buy a gun, throw it in a drawer, and suddenly it will save them if needed. That's how innocents get hurt/killed and it's what the media thrives on.

FrayAdjacent · 03-15-2007, 04:16 PM

You ARE right about that. A gun isn't a magic talisman that wards off evil. It's a tool, and one has to know how to use a tool!

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Originally Posted by kelly1005

You're right, I updated my line to include practice.

I just don't like the idea that people seem to get that they can buy a gun, throw it in a drawer, and suddenly it will save them if needed. That's how innocents get hurt/killed and it's what the media thrives on.

Brucelee · 03-15-2007, 04:20 PM

. "I also have a Remington 1120 semi, as Bruce noted you don't have to aim with sleepy eyes when you have a shotgun. Instead of the glass of wine find a kitchen knife and put it in the dead guy's hand, then call the po po"

Can I have the wine AFTER I put the knife in the guys hand?

Ghostrider 310 · 03-15-2007, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Brucelee

. "I also have a Remington 1120 semi, as Bruce noted you don't have to aim with sleepy eyes when you have a shotgun. Instead of the glass of wine find a kitchen knife and put it in the dead guy's hand, then call the po po"

Can I have the wine AFTER I put the knife in the guys hand?

Absolutely, my dad was a deputy sheriff worked with a local judge for 25 years. It was actually the judge who told me to put a weapon in the dudes hand, go figure. He has since past away but his reasoning was sound.

Brucelee · 03-15-2007, 04:23 PM

My brother (retired cop) recommended the 18" shotgun to me, pref a pump 10 guage. However, we debated the pump vs the double barrel.

Either way, you can pretty much be a crappy shot and hit the entire front door just as the perp enters.

Now, here in CA, I would have to hire a defense atty as it isn't clearly legal to kill someone who just knocked down your front door.

Go figure! I'm moving soon, so to H,, with CA.

Ghostrider 310 · 03-15-2007, 04:25 PM

Not legal to kill intruders in NY either, deadly force can only be used when confronted with deadly force. then you have the intangible of a jury, I like the knife idea a lot. Even better if we all never have to choose.

Ghostrider 310 · 03-15-2007, 04:29 PM

Actually the coolest move I ever saw was the seal being screwed with by my cousin in the lake. Next thing I knew Bob had him totally underwater, out of sight with his legs only, just smiling as he appeared to be recreating in the water like everyone else. I can tell you this, what those guys can do in the water is astounding.

FrayAdjacent · 03-15-2007, 04:45 PM

I'm glad Texas is a 'Castle Doctrine' state.

You break into my house for ANY reason, I'm well within my rights to ventilate you. I like it that way... it's a deterrent to hot home invasions.

Ghostrider 310 · 03-15-2007, 04:20 PM

I like the colts, I have four. I also have a Baretta too and it's a great gun. I have several family members in law enforcement, one on the federal level. The fed has a glock and my cousin carries a S&W on the local force. Heckler & Koch is a fine weapon too as is the sig sauer. The fed was a Seal team member, he could shoot you dead with any of the above, skill means a lot, brands don't.