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In reply to the discussion: "Attempted Robbery Near Goudy School Turns Fatal When Victim Shoots Robber" [View all]MillennialDem
(2,367 posts)42. I do better than that
        I sign myself up for free issues of gun magazines and throw them in the trash. I never ordered that subscription. Must be a coworker or family member mad at me. Wastes their money and keeps the post office employed. I send back business reply envelopes for NRA related groups full of trash to waste their money too.
or do much besides hitting "like" on a gun control facebook
LOL facebook.
You see, gun owners actually do things in the real world. We spend our own money on our hobby and supporting the 2nd amendment
A fool and his money soon part.
We care about firearm accidents too, except we actually do something about it, that's why we teach people to buy trigger locks and safes and teach people about safe storage and the 4 safety rules. How about an example or two of what the prominent "Gun Safety" groups like Everytown, MDA or Brady actually do for Gun Safety?
Most seem to view things like trigger locks as an infringement.
Obviously a little too complex
Nice ad hom.
They are all pieces of equipment I have available and know how to use for unlikely situations that, without them, might have dire consequences. It's called being prepared, as opposed to being smug.
Yes. There are some situations where having a firearm is a good thing. There are more where having a firearm is a bad thing. Don't you feel silly knowing that you're far more likely to shoot yourself, either accidentally or on purpose than you are to shoot an assailant? But I know. It will never happen to you.
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                        "Attempted Robbery Near Goudy School Turns Fatal When Victim Shoots Robber" [View all]
							DonP
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        There is no "(alleged) relative infrequency" it is a mathematical infrequency. Cannot be argued.
        MillennialDem
        Apr 2016
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        I'm not sure what you mean by "recruiting stations"? Military? But would I volunteer to
        MillennialDem
        Apr 2016
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        Armor (as in armored vehicles). If they'd let this old girl in at this point.
        MillennialDem
        Apr 2016
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        Easy, if the muppet refuses to come out, leave but throw a GPS on their car and figure out their
        MillennialDem
        Apr 2016
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        Funny how somebody claiming to be progressive loves the idea of a police state so much
        DonP
        Apr 2016
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        Nah, I just rely on not being perpetually scared my whole life. I feel bad for children of gunners
        MillennialDem
        Apr 2016
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        Not even sure if you're saying I go to gun control meetings and mock me for that, or if you're
        MillennialDem
        Apr 2016
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        1. Defensive gun use has never been falsifiably studied and 2. It doesn't include
        MillennialDem
        Apr 2016
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        Few deny that some guns are used in self defense. The problem is more people die from gun
        MillennialDem
        Apr 2016
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        You could do a scientific study. It would be costly, but it could be done. I also never said the CDC
        MillennialDem
        Apr 2016
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        If you want to go by justified gun uses, you're going to pull your gun regardless of whether
        MillennialDem
        Apr 2016
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        I think if you sweeten the pot with a money for participation in the study you're
        MillennialDem
        Apr 2016
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        If you have to justifiably pull a gun, you should do it. It might cut down on the
        MillennialDem
        Apr 2016
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