"prodigal1" wrote in message
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Prof. Irwin Corey wrote:
Just to add to this...
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But for home or boat defense, a 12 gauge shotgun is an infinitely better
choice. More likely to hit something vital. If only we could conceal
carry shotguns!

oooohhh
be afraid
be very afraid!!!

what a great way to live

What's to be afraid of?
Violent crime is a fact of life.

You may or may not choose to provide yourself with the ability to more
effectively defend yourself.
I've done enough killing in Desert Storm in a B-52. I hope I never have to
use lethal force to defend myself, family, or friends. But I at least always
carry a knife and sometimes a pistol. I live in a low crime area and other
than the attempted burglary have had no criminal related problems. But, I
would not remove the firearm option from others that might live in hi crime
areas, or be more likely to be targeted, i.e., young women, handicap, or the
elderly.

My uncle (crippled, busted leg that has never healed) used his little pocket
derringer to deter two thugs that planned on
smashing him in the back of the head with a short club, in full daylight, at
the entrance to Penneys in the Gadsden Mall. Luckily his two grandkids saw
the second guy pulling the club while the first asked for the time. They
yelled, he drew, crooks ran away.

Don't be afraid, just be as prepared as you feel you need to be. And be kind
enough to allow others the same freedom of choice.