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In reply to the discussion: I am done being sick to my stomach [View all]Dial H For Hero
(2,971 posts)23. No. You said the purpose of self defense is to remove the threat. Hollow points are the load of
choice for that very reason.
If you hunt you don't use hollow points unless your a shitty shot and want deer chili.
If that is the case, then why do 99% of hunters use expanding bullets such as soft points and polycarbonate tipped hollow poinits when hunting big game? In point of fact, using full metal jacket bullets on big game is considered to be poor sportsmanship, as they're more likely to simply wound the animal rather than kill it cleanly.
Self protection scenario studies have never shown that the more lethal ammo the victim has saves there lives anymore than standard ammo.
On the contrary, I can link to a number of studies which show that expanding bullets stop an attacker more quickly and with fewer shot fired. Would you like me to do so?
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What have you done to help 'the left' to 'solve this' in the past 30 years?
Hugh_Lebowski
Mar 2021
#3
I'm fucking tired of ignorant both-siders blaming Democrats for Republicans' actions.
Scrivener7
Mar 2021
#12
Well since my post is "crap" and I'm doing nothing but blaming the left for the rights sins...
Cheezoholic
Mar 2021
#13
No. You said the purpose of self defense is to remove the threat. Hollow points are the load of
Dial H For Hero
Mar 2021
#23