Hey Bloke, shoot a burgler yesterday?

[MikeW]

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As pointed out to me in a PM, I totally screwed up the quote structure when I posted this, and I should not have replied anyway because it is an old post that got bumped recently by some unrelated traffic.

Apologies to all (especially to Tom Mason for the mis-quote) and I will try to remember to check dates more thoroughly in future.

[jon112780]

Is your life being threatened?

Just aim center of mass and fire until the threat is stopped, reload as needed. Tell the responding officer "I would love to cooperate with the police, but I'll have to speak to my attorney first."

Prepare for them to submit your firearm as evidence, while you will possibly be handcuffed and arrested.

Prepare to spend the night in lockup.

Laws vary depending on the state; know them for where you live.

Is it worth it to you?

There is no other country I'd rather live in, or be a citizen of.

God Bless the USA

[deputysgttuba]

My 20 year old son just announced his intent to acquire a concealed handgun permit when he turns 21. I immediately informed him that, even though he has had the mandated training for getting it, his education was just starting. He has to show me that his skills in avoidance of conflict and tactical self awareness are sufficient before I provide him a carry handgun. He is a level headed kid. I think he will pass the test.

[bort]

Good for him! But with all due respect, if your son is 20 years old, you really don't have any say over what he does and when. Of course, if you are talking about his usage of your firearms, then that's different.

[bort]

Well, I don't see it as a "good" parent/child thing, just that at some point, people are just going to do what they're doing to do. It's easier to ask forgiveness than permission, right?

[Kevin Hendrick]

Well, I don't see it as a "good" parent/child thing, just that at some point, people are just going to do what they're doing to do. It's easier to ask forgiveness than permission, right?

Asking and getting are not-at-all the same thing ... something many seem to forget.