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    I'm not sure where it took place, but in Texas I think that brandishing would have been considered a "use of force", which IIRC is not legal in response to verbal provocation alone. In that case, I think showing a weapon may have been considered an escalation of force, and would put the person in a really bad position had they decided to fire. Either way, I think the correct response would have just been to get into the car and leave, as there are probably other gas stations w/o thugs hanging around. In texas it's legal to brandish if you believe you were in imminent danger of death or severe bodily harm. But of course, it's also legal to use deadly force in such situations. Which is more effective with less repercussions depends on the situation. Brandishing, I believe (and I've made this decision already) is what happens while I evaluate my target. -- Rob
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    see... I told you you were against people having the chance to defend themselves. You claim you're not, but you are. I only read part of the link, but the person had ample opportunity to defend herself. And chose to "take a beating rather than end a persons life". I see it as a chain of bad decisions, of which "flashing" the gun was only one. Not having the mindset to pull the trigger when necessary was the worst. I'm not entirely sure that pulling the trigger would have been the right decision. But pulling out the gun without being willing to pull the trigger is always a bad idea. I volunteer as a range officer at my local range and I see people who have no business holding a gun, let alone using it. history.... quade doesn't think people other than law enforcement/military should carry weapons. (I almost said guns, but he's probably against all weapons. don't want people to be dangerous to the police...) -- Rob
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    see... I told you you were against people having the chance to defend themselves. You claim you're not, but you are. -- Rob
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    not like you'd respond to the contend of the post anyway. You end up deflecting to another issue or ignoring direct questions. Likely because you don't have answers you claim to have. -- Rob
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    so you're prejudiced against tea party members? -- Rob
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    why does color matter so much to you? Do you believe that only whitey can be racist? -- Rob
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    a felon (or anyone for that matter) can avoid a NICS check by buying a gun directly from a private individual. It has zero to do with gun shows. Requiring a NICS check for gun sales at gun shows will only relocate the transaction site. -- Rob
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    I think the most important stat you can know about your neighborhood is average police response time. Unless you live in a shithole (I've lived in some) it's pretty unlikely you'll get broken into on any given night. But knowing how long you'll have to fend for yourself after you make the call is very useful information. the PD that covers my neighborhood does periodic response time checks. Range for the past 2 years has been 3-7 minutes with a median just over 5min. Not bad all things considered, but still a hell of a long time when the seconds count. -- Rob
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    Are you trying to claim that the gun lobby supports closing the loophole that allows private purchases at, for example, gunshows to go without a NICS check? Last time I checked it was illegal to sell a gun to a felon, but no checking is required thanks to opposition by the gun lobby. if you'll read carefully, I didn't claim anything. Perhaps english isn't your primary language. I don't know. All I asked you to do was support your claim. Now that you have listed an example, a counter example with backup information can be made. That is how adults argue son. -- Rob
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    please support your argument by showing where "the gun lobby continues to oppose any measures that will enable better enforcement of a law that already exists". -- Rob
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    yet you insist on them. this website really needs a killfile option -- Rob
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    I agree And I think it is people that comment as you do who keep racism going My only concern is whether is it out of ignorance of the subject or intentional i think it is ignorance on your part - you do know how many blacks you whites keep locked up don't you? are you talking about the ones that were convicted of a crime by a jury of their peers? -- Rob
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    Provide your cite - I don't believe you. Show where the NRA is blocking the hiring of police officers to enforce these existing laws that you support (once they're changed to suit you, that is). First YOU show where I said the NRA is blocking the hiring of police officers. how about you man up and instead of being so fucking nitpicky and specific, you support your argument by showing where "the gun lobby continues to oppose any measures that will enable better enforcement of a law that already exists". -- Rob
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    Being a skydiver does not qualify you to understand any physics. Many skydivers still don't understand why heavy people fall faster than light people, and think the wind hits them from behind when the I explained that over dinner one night to a commercial pilot at our table with a bunch of skydivers. Little did I know I was explaining it to the whole table. They all understood that it was true, but not why. -- Rob
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    hell... I've done a demo jump from 1800 feet. -- Rob
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    your awareness, while existent, is at a much lower level than Amazon's. If that low level of information about your surroundings makes you happy then that's fine. Blissfully unaware. -- Rob
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    I highly recommend GT for firearm purchases. They will sell to the general public. And some manufacturers don't stipulate that they can only pass on their discount to LEOs. Buddy of mine got a sweet deal on a savage arms rifle there Don't expect to get law enforcement prices on everythign though. -- Rob
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    I can highly recommend the wilderness instructor belt http://store.thewilderness.com/product_info.php?cPath=43&products_id=2007&osCsid=ngi4n10dc3667p9ff7nnufspm5 most secure belt I've ever worn. with or without a weapon. -- Rob
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    salad? My food eats salad!! -- Rob
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    sound advice. I've always been told "big enough to stop what you're aiming at, comfortable enough to wear daily and enjoyable enough to shoot frequently." The above advice encompasses all those points. -- Rob
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    "Lay in wait" was quoted from the article. Let's assume there is a 50/50 chance the article is correct. in context "... lay in wait and fatally shot ..." Not 'lay in wait to shoot', not 'with intention to shoot'. if she didn't know it was coming, then I agree. her being armed would have not made this situation any better or worse. In that case, she would have had a chance to defend herself. Yes. That's a chance. so you'd rather take that chance away from her? Cold man... cold... *** Like I said previously, it's a much better argument for stricter gun control on those with restraining orders against them. you mean someone with a restraining order in washington state shouldn't be able to possess a firearm? ok. So why should that have any effect on whether or not anyone else should be armed? you choose not to arm yourself. I'm ok with that. You seem to think that nobody else should either. That's out of line. -- Rob
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    was he waiting to kill her? what was his purpose?? do you have that information? or are you making assumptions. perhaps he was waiting to talk to her. She told him to fuck off, and he got pissed told her to "get real" and shot her. -- Rob
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    and to be fair, you're assuming she couldn't have. do you know the circumstances of the shooting? Other than him waiting for her? I didn't see anything in the article. Unless you have other info you're not sharing, it's pure conjecture to say she'd have been unable to do anything about it. -- Rob
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    I carry the generation one version of that. Love it. -- Rob
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    will second both the Kimber and Springfield responses. (though a new Kimber is outside your price range) I got a used Kimber for $600 about 10 years ago. Love it. Everyday carry weapon. I have a few friends with Springfields, and a couple with the RIAs. Both brands are more on the reliability side than the ultra-high tolerance side. (20 yd group might be a little larger) But most tactical engagements take place within 7yards. You don't need high tolerances in a carry weapon. -- Rob