[BBMW]

True. Sometimes you can't be too nice.

Originally Posted by NLVgal

The male victim let them in.

His last words were "they need to use the phone."

All the guns and security doors in the world wouldn't have helped the poor guy. It was a surprise attack after they convinced him they needed help.

[Everdeen]

Having a gun for protection is a beautiful thing. For women especially it's a great equalizer.

Luckily, my rottweiler negates any reason for me to use a firearm, but I am greatly comforted by the fact that if person of ill intent were to make it past her, she'd buy me time to get my back-up.

[PROFILE CLIMB]

yes Vegas is full of criminals.

[boboluv]

Originally Posted by ScoopLV

I'm fine with the 2nd amendment. It is the law of the land. And it's there for a very important reason. But it starts with the words "A well regulated."

it also says "shall not be infringed". 200 years ago "well regulated" meant "in proper working order"..... not "under rule of authority". the whole point of the 2nd amendment was that arms were not to be regulated by the state. that's why it says "the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed". regulation is clearly an infringement.

http://www.constitution.org/cons/wellregu.htm

[SportyandMisty]

Originally Posted by Onlyliveonce

I have this on my door. Works for me and maybe save a perpetrator from being on the wrong side of a 45 ACP.

From my perspective, that hypothetical perp would be on the right side of the .45 ACP.

[skugelstadt]

Originally Posted by SportyandMisty

From my perspective, that hypothetical perp would be on the right side of the .45 ACP.

I think most people are full of bluster and hesitate under a real life threat. It's not easy to shoot another human being for most people. I have been looking for non lethal ammunition but no luck so far

[Onlyliveonce]

Originally Posted by skugelstadt

I think most people are full of bluster and hesitate under a real life threat. It's not easy to shoot another human being for most people. I have been looking for non lethal ammunition but no luck so far

I was Involved in a shooting with an armed Perp. He hesitated I did not. Guess who is still alive ?

But I do agree hesitation can kill you. Before you draw your weapon you need to be prepared to take a life W/O hesitation.

I will say shot placement and speed are equally important in a self defense situation.

For those that practice at the range, you must draw from your method of concealment as fast as you can and get shots on target ( no further than 7 yards ).

[bayview6]

For home defense, i recommend a 20 gauge pump shotgun, junior model (barrel and stock shorter than regular model). Not too many people will stick around once they heard a round being chambered.......

[justmethatswhoIam]

Originally Posted by Onlyliveonce

I was Involved in a shooting with an armed Perp. He hesitated I did not. Guess who is still alive ?

But I do agree hesitation can kill you. Before you draw your weapon you need to be prepared to take a life W/O hesitation.

I will say shot placement and speed are equally important in a self defense situation.

For those that practice at the range, you must draw from your method of concealment as fast as you can and get shots on target ( no further than 7 yards ).

here in the valley??

[ScoopLV]

Originally Posted by skugelstadt

I think most people are full of bluster and hesitate under a real life threat. It's not easy to shoot another human being for most people. I have been looking for non lethal ammunition but no luck so far

I looked at that route. An attorney recommended it would be easier and less messy to kill an intruder than to wound him. His direct quote: "You do NOT want to deal with the legal aftermath of shooting someone with rock salt."