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Originally Posted by graciegirl
I thought that Sandtrap once again brought up the issue of guns. That is what I thought and that we were discussing guns.
I will say again, that never in my life until I moved here did I know anyone who had guns who didn't hunt. I was very troubled about this for awhile and then decided when we had that rash of break-ins a while back that I was glad my neighbors were armed and that they made it clear they were armed. Maybe the bad guys won't prey on this Senior community.
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Absolutely right, as usual, Gracie.
However, an AK-47 is a very unwieldy weapon for home defense. Most would pick a pistol instead of a bulky weapon such like the AK-47. The AK would be more likely to be taken away by an intruder and turned on the owner than a pistol, too. (how many Wyatt Earps are going to say they would shoot first and ask questions later?)
Do not forget that if your home was robbed and the robber was running down your driveway, and you shoot him/her (equal opportunity!), you are going to be the liable person as you were not in immediate danger at that point. That will be something taught in your gun safety class.