Been There
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You live alone ? Do you keep a gun in your residence ?
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Timewise 60+
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That will start a fire wherever you fire it! The impact would hurt the intruder, then the flare would bounce and ignite starting a fire that would be hard to stop from burning...
Timewise 60+
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Who? and What?
Any gun owner should have basic knowledge of the laws governing deadly force. One of them (in most states) is that you cannot use deadly force to prevent theft of property; that's not self defense.
Timewise 60+
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Anyone who breaks into my home, while I am here, will die from a shotgun blast! He/ She will also have a large knife in their hand when they die!
Aunt Mavis
I have met the enemy and he is us. Pogo
I use dogs to defend my castle. They’ll bite a robber right in the n@t$ unless he has a piece of cheese.
You have great taste - especially the Ruger GP-100. I competed with it for years.
I am surprised that this thread hasn't been sentenced to the dungeon with other topics that mentioned guns. A thread like this might certainly be a predator's dream. One says they live alone and then says no gun. I certainly hope they don't give out any other info about their location. Maybe one says they live across the country when in fact they live a block away so you think you are safe answering questions like this. Seniors are a target for thieves and sickos and there is no way of telling who is a senior here and who isn't. Be careful!
It's been my go to for several years now
Up at the cabin, my Ruger and my 12 gauge was never all that far from me
Good point
In Texas its called "the Castle Doctrine"...yes, if they are on trespassing on your property you have
the right to fire on them.
Love this sign on some acreage:
Trespassers please be sure to carry I.D
so next of kin can be notified.
oldpop
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I keep one of these on the nightstand by my bed
and one of these in the front yard.
and one of these in the front yard.
ElCastor
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So if I did have a gun, a thief or thieves could cut my phone line, kick in my front door, and help himself to my possessions while I stood by and watched?
The devil is in the details. If someone was running out of your house with your possessions, you would not be in danger of injury or death. In that case, if you shot him, you wouldn't be protecting yourself; you would be "punishing" him for stealing from you. In the law, your possessions are not worth a life.
If a thief was running towards you - different story; you might be justified in shooting him.
If someone was "kicking in your door," you might be justified in using deadly force, since you wouldn't know what he was after, and your home is your castle in most states.
Each situation is different.
Your not safe anywhere now….if you protect yourself and the other persons get hurt, it’s your fault ….disgraceful….
squatting dog
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ElCastor
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The same is apparently true of a thief smashing a case in your jewelry store and running out with a dozen diamonds. Calling the police may be a waste of time because in some jurisdictions they know that the DA won‘t prosecute because the thief will be deemed underprivileged or in need of psychiatric counseling. Oh my. I guess this is what we are coming to.
oldpop
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I think I have said this before but I feel it is important so I will say it again. Having/carrying a gun for self defense is a very serious decision to make. Just something to keep in mind. When attacked you have very little time to react. There is a very short period of time to make a life changing decision to fire the weapon at what you perceive to be a threat real or imagined. Those few seconds of hesitation can get you killed. Not taking that time can take a life and maybe send you to prison.
Having said all that I think we all have a right to protect our families and ourselves with whatever means necessary. My point is using a firearm for protection may not be as simple as it seems. I would think most experienced gun owners already know all this but all gun owners are not experienced. Some buy firearms for just in case and never learn how to use it safely. That is an accident waiting to happen. Training mentally and physically is the key to a more informed decision when the time arises to use a firearm for protection. JMO, take it or leave it....
Having said all that I think we all have a right to protect our families and ourselves with whatever means necessary. My point is using a firearm for protection may not be as simple as it seems. I would think most experienced gun owners already know all this but all gun owners are not experienced. Some buy firearms for just in case and never learn how to use it safely. That is an accident waiting to happen. Training mentally and physically is the key to a more informed decision when the time arises to use a firearm for protection. JMO, take it or leave it....
boliverchadsworth
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if a reader was paranoid ..he or she might wonder the purpose of this question and for whom is it for ultimetly
LadyEmeraude
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No, I do not keep a gun at my residence, no interest. I would shoot myself in the foot likely and
accidently, mostly all my family keeps residence guns, mostly because they are hunters.
accidently, mostly all my family keeps residence guns, mostly because they are hunters.
Disgustedman
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I remember seeing pictures of C. Hestons house with wall after wall of rifles, pistols and yes, automatic weapons. Most collectors would drool over it.
Me? I may acquire a handgun, but if I do, it's fully knowing I may be required to end someones life. I don't know how it'll work out.
Me? I may acquire a handgun, but if I do, it's fully knowing I may be required to end someones life. I don't know how it'll work out.