[Scorpyo]

Originally Posted by Swoop

Fine, show me evidence of police systemic racism...

There is none. Ask my son who happens to be NYPD. However, he who wants to believe so will hear what they want to hear, thus my clever - Truth is in the ear of the beholder.

[Irishmen]

This sheriff is a BOSS. Farmers a good one too.

[PennBF]

I have another Hero!!!

[OhioBuckeye]

Originally Posted by billethkid

My post 62 bears repeating:

How about a more realistic example to demonstrate the intent of the deputizing?

Half a dozen protestors are carrying torches up your drive way....are banging on the garage door and front door for you to open up or they are gonna burn your house down.

That is what is being discussed. Not shooting wildly at nothing for no reason...by incompetent aging residents.

When we, competent, trained, licensed gun owners, are discussing taking up arms it is for life threatening situations....not some derogatory anecdotal fluff.

Well you made my point! What IF a bunch of protesters were banging on my garage door & threading to burn my house down & some lawful unstable gun owner really thinks he can shoot anybody just because he thinks his life is threatened & kills them all & you or me just happen to be standing on the sidewalk & get killed. Your right about this situation but I‘be been in a situation where I did catch someone in my house & my warning was pointing my laser light gun site on them, they saw the red dot & they never asked questions & they were gone & yes it would of been tough to pull the trigger even though I thought it would be easy, glad I didn’t. Yes you’re right only shoot in threatening situations. Now if you were me would you of shot first & then look to see if it was your wife or another family, it’s a big decision? live in Texas & we have gun laws that are a little different here. To put it short, here you better not break into anybody’s house, auto or believe it or threaten anybody at work & PROTECTING YOUR PROPERTY. Thieves beware when you come to Texas to break into a house to rob someone, I don’t disagree with you but different state have different gun laws. Listen to Orlando news at 11 that’s all you’ll here is all the killings, then Google Dallas/Ft. Worth News, you might here about 1 or 2 shootings! Good comment though, Billethkid!

[graciegirl]

I have thought about this during the recent violent protests and I am glad that I am allowed to learn to shoot and buy a gun if I feel the need.

I think everyone needs to have cameras installed and recording all around their homes right now and motion lights too.

I came to live here from a very low crime area and this is very much like it, but of course it could change with all the unusual things happening and the rebranding of everything and people looking to be mad and hurt someone.

It is always better to be safe than sorry. I believe that more than half of all Villagers have guns and almost all who have them, know how to use them. I am glad of that.

[ffresh]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I have thought about this during the recent violent protests and I am glad that I am allowed to learn to shoot and buy a gun if I feel the need.

I think everyone needs to have cameras installed and recording all around their homes right now and motion lights too.

I came to live here from a very low crime area and this is very much like it, but of course it could change with all the unusual things happening and the rebranding of everything and people looking to be mad and hurt someone.

It is always better to be safe than sorry. I believe that more than half of all Villagers have guns and almost all who have them, know how to use them. I am glad of that.

I would caution that "I am glad that I am allowed to learn to shoot and buy a gun if I feel the need" will not help, for example, if you're confronted with intruders, armed or not, neither will security cameras, lights, etc. The only thing one can realistically depend upon is having a defensive weapon (gun) at the time its needed. Relying on the police (too little time to avert most disasters) or an armed neighbor may prove perilous to your longevity. Of course, knowing which end to point and being somewhat accurate is always beneficial

Fred

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by ffresh

I would caution that "I am glad that I am allowed to learn to shoot and buy a gun if I feel the need" will not help, for example, if you're confronted with intruders, armed or not, neither will security cameras, lights, etc. The only thing one can realistically depend upon is having a defensive weapon (gun) at the time its needed. Relying on the police (too little time to avert most disasters) or an armed neighbor may prove perilous to your longevity. Of course, knowing which end to point and being somewhat accurate is always beneficial

Fred

I figured that out all by myself.

[NavyVet]

My mother was the victim of a home invasion years ago. Home alone in the Catskill mountains at night, the 2 perpetrators knew my father was in Europe for 3 weeks. They threw a picnic table through the door and windows to get in. Her large shepherd mix cowered behind her. She didn't have much cash. They took the car keys out of her purse and stole her car, later totaling it in another state. She was terrified and was never the same since.
I never liked guns. I had shot rifles but never a pistol until I came to TV. I joined the club, took the courses and part of the training was at the range, and got to try different handguns. I was aiming for center mass (chest) at the target but, turned out, my aim was a little off (high). Hey, it was my first time. The instructor pulled the target back, looked at it, (all head shots,) looked at my hubby and says "I would not **** her off if I was you." Anyway, I am now glad I have my Ruger Security 6, 38 special/357 in case of a home invasion. If a perp attacks me/threatens my life, I WILL stop them.