I am now armed.

[tdodds74]

Originally Posted by Sojourner

A gun is a weapon and has no other purpose, unlike other objects that can be used in defence. As a weapon it is probably worse than others in many ways. It can so easily go from being pointed as a threat, or to make a show in an argument, to being fired unintentionally in a moment of panic or anger, with fatal consequences. Unlike a knife, you don't have to be very close to a person to injure or kill them, so a gun has a greater risk.

The story is told about a most wanted criminal boarding an elevator with an armed, but plain clothed, officer. The officer recognized him and drew his weapon. They both unloaded a clip each in the enclosed elevator - not a single body hit!

If I were to take you to the range and gave you a clip - you'd find it easier to hit the paper target by throwing a knife than using a handgun - at a surprisingly close distance.

[jtheb]

Not a very useful defence it seems.

[tdodds74]

Originally Posted by jtheb

Not a very useful defence it seems.

Then why your position in opposition?

You see those who have guns as defense most are trained. Criminals however usually are not ... I'd rather know how to make the mark and to take him down (lethal only if necessary) than be defenseless ...

[Lee]

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