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In reply to the discussion: So, where were all the good guys with guns? [View all]krispos42
(49,445 posts)28. I'm guessing, that to avoid ending up like that guy in Minnesota, they left them at home.
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Helps to know the full story, rather than only that part which validates your bias.
LanternWaste
Jul 2016
#56
Do you have any concrete evidence to support your assertion of saving thousands of lives. We do
madinmaryland
Jul 2016
#29
The problem with that study is it doesn't prove a gun was required to stop the
MillennialDem
Jul 2016
#46
So they don't matter, right? Way to treat people with mental illness like depression and
MillennialDem
Jul 2016
#47
Good, I'm glad you do. I just don't like when people brush suicides under
MillennialDem
Jul 2016
#50
I'm sorry about your friend. But again, the thing is guns are the easiest way to
MillennialDem
Jul 2016
#55
No, I really don't view that way (honest). If others do, I obviously can't speak for
MillennialDem
Jul 2016
#60
I don't know the exact details, but if the cops had a clear shot at this guy, they
frankieallen
Jul 2016
#87
Yes, he is a coward because he shot innocent people from a distance. Apparently you disagree?
frankieallen
Jul 2016
#90
Your post needs correction: The bearing of arms is for self-defense, not for an LEO auxillary...
Eleanors38
Jul 2016
#104
If they are like me, sitting at home with their family, guns are unloaded and stored
In_The_Wind
Jul 2016
#2
In the area? Sure. In someone's possession at a location to actually get a shot? Doubtful.
Lizzie Poppet
Jul 2016
#31
Plenty of rifles AND handguns. For self-defense, not a private police force, ye of little faith...
Eleanors38
Jul 2016
#108
it was nearly 9pm. who is out on the streets at that time but dangerous thugs? nt
uncle ray
Jul 2016
#71
I'm guessing, that to avoid ending up like that guy in Minnesota, they left them at home.
krispos42
Jul 2016
#28
This is a subject in which the ignorant are often proud of their ignorance
friendly_iconoclast
Jul 2016
#73
I think your confusion lies in thinking so many lawful gun owners are "Rambo wanna-be heroes".
jmg257
Jul 2016
#58
You are a good guy with a gun, until that nanosecond you decide to become a bad guy with a gun.
Rex
Jul 2016
#72
Penis-talk gives way to self-defacation. Dialog improves, but it doesn't clear the atmosphere!
Eleanors38
Jul 2016
#112