Who defends themselves with guns?

[squigator]

Originally Posted by JohnC1908

I guess I live a charmed life. Never have I felt the need to have a gun.

There must be too many white republicans living in your neighborhood. You should move to a neighborhood dominated by Obama supporters before you make the decision to give up your 2A rights.

[rivergator]

Originally Posted by Lawdog88

You're not saying it didn't happen, right ?

To me, it is not a coincidence that miscreants are out roaming the streets late into the night, looking for opportunities.

Sounds just like what happened here.

I obviously don't know. Let's just say that some posters are remarkable at coming up with "just yesterday, this happened to me ...." anecdotes that happen to fit current threads to a T.
And, if you remember the thread Gray started about the Trayvon Martin protest in Quincy and the news story that I posted about it, you'd realize there are reasons to question ...

[The_Graygator]

Originally Posted by SurfinG8or

Thats crazy and a perfect example of the stuff nobody ever hears about. If someone has never been in a situation where there is a real possibility of serious harm it's hard for them to understand. Glad you didn't have to shoot him. And I would bet he never shows up in your driveway again.

I found out this morning that I had stuff missing off my front porch, so that means this guy came back after everything settled down and stole the stuff off my porch. Most likely for drugs.

I honestly didn't feel too threatened by this guy and that's why I warned him, and seriously, I was glad I didn't have to actually pull out or aim and especially fire a weapon at someone else.

I called the police this morning when I discovered my stuff missing and they came by and we talked about it and gave them a description of the guy and they said it sounds like someone they know who lives in the adjacent neighborhood and is a crack addict who does stuff similar to this.

I believe it's the same fellow who came up behind me back last November when I was mulching leaves in my front yard and tapped me on the shoulder asking for money. Believe it or not, he had a brand new 2012 "Forward" Obama - Biden t-shirt on that day.

The cops actually told me I handled the situation properly but then told me "when that happens, sometimes you do what you gotta do".

[The_Graygator]

Originally Posted by Lawdog88

You're not saying it didn't happen, right ?

To me, it is not a coincidence that miscreants are out roaming the streets late into the night, looking for opportunities.

Sounds just like what happened here.

Whenever River wants to call me a liar to my face, I'm not a hard person to find.

[rivergator]

Originally Posted by The_Graygator

Whenever River wants to call me a liar to my face, I'm not a hard person to find.

is this going to be one of the stories where you forget to point out the scary black guy (wearing a HOOD!!!) was seven years old?

[DSRrg]

Originally Posted by SurfinG8or

A dog is the best alarm system for sure. Even if it's a small dog.

That's why you use suppressors. Haha

[DSRrg]

Originally Posted by rivergator

what a crazy coincidence. just remarkable.

Wow, you calling him a liar?

[The_Graygator]

River loves to play the liberal moral high road card and look down his nose at others and then attack them unprovokedly to make himself feel more in control. Not much of a man IMO. A coward who hides behind the internet who is only courageous behind the security of a keyboard.

Nothing new here, but the last person who called me a liar to my face when he was only doing it because he couldn't win an argument ended up picking himself up off the floor.

[rivergator]

Originally Posted by DSRrg

Wow, you calling him a liar?

No, I'm just saying it's a remarkable and amazing coincidence. Unless, of course, you remember Gray's thread about that Trayvon march. Then you might have some doubts. Not me, though. I'm sure it happened. A remarkable and amazing coincidence.

[Gatorstooth]

Originally Posted by rivergator

No, I'm just saying it's a remarkable and amazing coincidence. Unless, of course, you remember Gray's thread about that Trayvon march. Then you might have some doubts. Not me, though. I'm sure it happened. A remarkable and amazing coincidence.

I think it could have happened, but as he described it, unlatching the holster and grasping the grip, he was in violation of section 790.053 of the Florida Statutes.

790.053 Open carrying of weapons.—
(1) Except as otherwise provided by law and in subsection (2), it is unlawful for any person to openly carry on or about his or her person any firearm or electric weapon or device. It is not a violation of this section for a person licensed to carry a concealed firearm as provided in s. 790.06(1), and who is lawfully carrying a firearm in a concealed manner, to briefly and openly display the firearm to the ordinary sight of another person, unless the firearm is intentionally displayed in an angry or threatening manner, not in necessary self-defense.
(2) A person may openly carry, for purposes of lawful self-defense:
(a) A self-defense chemical spray.
(b) A nonlethal stun gun or dart-firing stun gun or other nonlethal electric weapon or device that is designed solely for defensive purposes.
(3) Any person violating this section commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
History.—s. 1, ch. 87-537; s. 173, ch. 91-224; s. 3, ch. 97-72; s. 1205, ch. 97-102; s. 3, ch. 2006-298; s. 1, ch. 2011-145.

[hbgator]

My guns are lock & loaded 24/7 at my house.

It's been that way for the last 42 years.

My wife is also ready 24/7 to use hers too.

[fairfaxgator]

I shot a rabbit in my back yard...he was Fing with my pit bull...damn rabbit!

[gator1986]

Originally Posted by fairfaxgator

I shot a rabbit in my back yard...he was Fing with my pit bull...damn rabbit!

I shot squirrels, rabbits, and birds... They eat all my plants! Also people are either going to think A. He's crazy or B. I'm lying, but I like to get drunk and party then come home and shoot my shotgun off in the middle of my yard up into the air...

[helix139]

Originally Posted by Gatorstooth

I think it could have happened, but as he described it, unlatching the holster and grasping the grip, he was in violation of section 790.053 of the Florida Statutes.

Doesn't apply on his own property, and it was in necessary self defense anyways

[g8orbill]

I have 4 guns and I do keep my Glock loaded and would use it on an intruder if need be

[MichaelJoeWilliamson]

Originally Posted by Gatorstooth

I think it could have happened, but as he described it, unlatching the holster and grasping the grip, he was in violation of section 790.053 of the Florida Statutes.

I think a reasonable interpretation of what Grey did was perfectly legal.

1.) One could argue showing it was for self defense.
2.) He was on his own property.

[Gator_Tom66]

Originally Posted by The_Graygator

River loves to play the liberal moral high road card and look down his nose at others and then attack them unprovokedly to make himself feel more in control. Not much of a man IMO. A coward who hides behind the internet who is only courageous behind the security of a keyboard.

Nothing new here, but the last person who called me a liar to my face when he was only doing it because he couldn't win an argument ended up picking himself up off the floor.

Spot on. I see not much has changed here.

[Gator_Tom66]

Originally Posted by MichaelJoeWilliamson

My goodness woman. Get back with us the next time you and your husband have three armed assailants attacking you in your home.




Yea, so let us know how often all that happens. Use, you know, facts and sh&t to tell us how often innocents are killed when a gun is used in home self defense.

Good luck with that.

[GolphinGator]

I live in a farm community and no where close to a police or fire station. Most times fast response from either would be 15 minutes. No way would I live there without guns and the knowledge of how to use them. Any guns that are not with me are locked up in a safe when I am not home. And yes if a car or truck pulled up with several people or more I might need more than a 10 round magazine. Plan for the worst and hope for the best. I hope I never have to shoot someone. I would much rather shoot at targets.

[tec68]

Ive got a pump action shotgun by my bed. Someone tries to break in, i pump a round in.

That sound will scare the sh*t outta you.

Had to pump it once, they ran so I never had to use it. Perfect solution.