Bazeel
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Re: The Firearm Debate Thread: Or "This is why we can't have Nice Threads on Bad Stuf
First, I think you misread my intentions, but that is okay. I mean 'survival of the fittest' without the use of firearms, or another 'leveling' weapon. The strong will be able to do as they wish to the weak, should they so desire, if police intervention is not readily available.
Second, Pepper spray is certainly a viable option, though it is not unknown to have people fight through it, or have a delayed effect. I'm not contesting that in the least. Stun-guns are always tricky, considering the need to get within physical striking distance to use one.
The third point that you bring up should be marginalized with proper situational awareness. While I believe the best way to prevent this sort of thing is to keep away from 'out of the way' areas at night, or staying away from crime prone areas, this is not always an option. Someone who knows there is an element of increased danger in their area should be keeping an eye out for people following them, and so on, and be able to take measures to reduce the possibility of being caught unawares, or at least turn to confront the individual as needed. Note that I am not saying 'Draw and gun 'em down', but simply turn, inquire of their intentions, or something similar. This is fairly common knowledge to most people who live within a city, or a high-crime region.
Finally, this is a moot point, as it is an obvious lack of proper storage of the firearms. Weapons and ammunition should be stored separately, both locked. If there are misgivings about people whom live in your household getting their hands on these weapons, then the keys / combinations should not be shared with them.
First, I think you misread my intentions, but that is okay. I mean 'survival of the fittest' without the use of firearms, or another 'leveling' weapon. The strong will be able to do as they wish to the weak, should they so desire, if police intervention is not readily available.
Second, Pepper spray is certainly a viable option, though it is not unknown to have people fight through it, or have a delayed effect. I'm not contesting that in the least. Stun-guns are always tricky, considering the need to get within physical striking distance to use one.
The third point that you bring up should be marginalized with proper situational awareness. While I believe the best way to prevent this sort of thing is to keep away from 'out of the way' areas at night, or staying away from crime prone areas, this is not always an option. Someone who knows there is an element of increased danger in their area should be keeping an eye out for people following them, and so on, and be able to take measures to reduce the possibility of being caught unawares, or at least turn to confront the individual as needed. Note that I am not saying 'Draw and gun 'em down', but simply turn, inquire of their intentions, or something similar. This is fairly common knowledge to most people who live within a city, or a high-crime region.
Finally, this is a moot point, as it is an obvious lack of proper storage of the firearms. Weapons and ammunition should be stored separately, both locked. If there are misgivings about people whom live in your household getting their hands on these weapons, then the keys / combinations should not be shared with them.