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Why does a delivery employee need a gun?
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Doug Huffman
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Answering the rhetorical question; the Second Amendment does not allow a needs based test. It "shall not be infringed."
Any troll want a citation?
Answering the rhetorical question; the Second Amendment does not allow a needs based test. It "shall not be infringed."
Any troll want a citation?
Tomahawk
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Doug Huffman wrote:
vrmiller is taking his thread title from a popular recurring theme in VCDL's email alert system, which, time after time, answer's the antis' question:
"Who needs a gun in [insert desired victim disarmament zone here]?"
...followed by a link to a crime news item.
So relax, it's a mocking of the antis' question inthe same"needs based" language they use.
Doug Huffman wrote:
vrmiller is taking his thread title from a popular recurring theme in VCDL's email alert system, which, time after time, answer's the antis' question:
"Who needs a gun in [insert desired victim disarmament zone here]?"
...followed by a link to a crime news item.
So relax, it's a mocking of the antis' question inthe same"needs based" language they use.
Doug Huffman
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Yes, thank you, I know.
That's why I wrote:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhetorical_question
Yes, thank you, I know.
That's why I wrote:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhetorical_question
Tomahawk
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Ahh, point taken. I thought you were jumping on the OP's case. Misunderstanding on my part.
Ahh, point taken. I thought you were jumping on the OP's case. Misunderstanding on my part.
Doug Huffman
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For those reading over our shoulders, this is how gentlemen resolve their differences.
[font="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"]A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.[/font]
For those reading over our shoulders, this is how gentlemen resolve their differences.
[font="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"]A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.[/font]
eyesopened
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I thought it was with pistols at dawn...
I thought it was with pistols at dawn...
Doug Huffman
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'Read, understand and practice' (Norm Abrams, New Yankee Workshop); An armed society is a polite society' (R. A Heinlein). "Good people ought to be armed where they will, with wits and guns and the truth."
'Read, understand and practice' (Norm Abrams, New Yankee Workshop); An armed society is a polite society' (R. A Heinlein). "Good people ought to be armed where they will, with wits and guns and the truth."
DeadCenter
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vrwmiller wrote:
Three attacks / robberies in one report. Beautiful. Makes me all warm and fuzzy.
DC
vrwmiller wrote:
Three attacks / robberies in one report. Beautiful. Makes me all warm and fuzzy.
DC
vrwmiller
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DeadCenter wrote:
It's one of the reasons I avoid the east end of the county when I can. Of course, I know that the west end of the county is just as vulnerable and is not immune to violent crime. In reading a lot of the drug reports though, it seems there are a fair amount of people on the west end smoking pot. So, maybe that's why the appearance is that there's less crime...their too happy and lazy to committ a crime
DeadCenter wrote:
It's from a local paper (Manassas, Woodbridge, Dumfries/Triangle, Dale City, and the rest of Prince William County). I find it even more interesting that appearances are that the majority of violent crime in Prince William County occurrs on the east end of the county.
It's one of the reasons I avoid the east end of the county when I can. Of course, I know that the west end of the county is just as vulnerable and is not immune to violent crime. In reading a lot of the drug reports though, it seems there are a fair amount of people on the west end smoking pot. So, maybe that's why the appearance is that there's less crime...their too happy and lazy to committ a crime
wchiang
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So question, some guy comes up, shoves you, and wants money. (No gun or weapon) What do you do?
So question, some guy comes up, shoves you, and wants money. (No gun or weapon) What do you do?
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wchiang wrote:
wchiang wrote:
Is it really as simple as no gun or weaon? At this point he's attempted robbery and committed battery. If he's not hugely built, I know he's not armed, and isn't really a threat I'd probably attempt to exit the situation, call the police, or both.
wchiang
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stryth wrote:
stryth wrote:
I don't think that is usually the case. If he's looking to start a fight or really wants your money, he's not going to let it go. Even better, lets assume there's 2 or 3 of them starting to confront you. Now what?
SouthernBoy
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wchiang wrote:
wchiang wrote:
Several assailants can significantly raise the issue of disparity of force in your favor. You can be hurt very badly and very quickly by several men attacking you.
wchiang
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But it's still clear that you don't draw in these situations because no lethal force has been threatened against you. Is that correct?
But it's still clear that you don't draw in these situations because no lethal force has been threatened against you. Is that correct?
wchiang
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What I want to know is how could this delivery person have used a firearm to his advantage? Even if he uncovers his jacket and leaves it holstered, that will be considered brandishing. What should he have done if he was carrying?
What I want to know is how could this delivery person have used a firearm to his advantage? Even if he uncovers his jacket and leaves it holstered, that will be considered brandishing. What should he have done if he was carrying?
vmathis12019
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Could drawing your weapon and NOT firing in an attempted robbery situation really be considered brandishing in VA?
Could drawing your weapon and NOT firing in an attempted robbery situation really be considered brandishing in VA?
wchiang
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From my understanding, if lethal force is not threatened against you, you can not legally escalate the situation by threatening lethal force through drawing your firearm.
From my understanding, if lethal force is not threatened against you, you can not legally escalate the situation by threatening lethal force through drawing your firearm.
casullshooter
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Someone that just tried to rob you is not going to call the PD and cry, HE BRANDISHED A GUN WAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
Try to rob me weapon or not and you will be staring down the barrel of a .45.
Keep in mind the assailant was wearing a mask, this shows intent of foul play. If you want to wait for the BG to shoot you before you react we will place flowers by your headstone.
Judged by 12 or carried by 6.........you choose.
Someone that just tried to rob you is not going to call the PD and cry, HE BRANDISHED A GUN WAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
Try to rob me weapon or not and you will be staring down the barrel of a .45.
Keep in mind the assailant was wearing a mask, this shows intent of foul play. If you want to wait for the BG to shoot you before you react we will place flowers by your headstone.
Judged by 12 or carried by 6.........you choose.