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

FrayAdjacent · 03-15-2007, 05:16 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, 05:20 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, 05:22 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, 05:23 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, 05:25 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, 05:29 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, 05:45 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.

jeffsquire · 03-15-2007, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dbth

Dude , I'm glad the danger has passed and that your family is OK.
Law of averages dictates that unless you run with a sketchy crowd,you are well past your lifetime chances of psycho intruders.

Gun control is a hot button issue , I guess bleeding the heart crowd has the night off ,or is keeping quiet in fear of getting shouted (or gunned) down.

Too bad those poor auxiliary officers murdered in NYC last nighty were unarmed...

This thread turned crazy , glad race analysis was not a factor.

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Being born and raised in the Greater NY area, I'm familiar with attitudes about the hot topic of gun control. My parents were part of that crowd. But think about this: the same crowd which hates government, hates terror spy-tapping, hates the war, hates the patriot act, hates most capitalism, and "loves" "free speech" is the same crowd willing to cede the government sole monopoly having all firearms.

p.s. The following is predicated on stereotypes, either true or percieved, of course.