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Harry Callahan · June 26, 2011, 12:10 PM

I agree with Smaug. Could be a nightmare to defend it's use in court. A good attorney will go with the "why do you need that much gun?" argument and insinuate that the user wanted to do as much wanton damage as possible, then turn around and say it's use is irresponsible due to overpenetration. Some will laugh but this is how our "justice" system works

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June 26, 2011, 12:10 PM	#38
Harry Callahan Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2006 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 832	I agree with Smaug. Could be a nightmare to defend it's use in court. A good attorney will go with the "why do you need that much gun?" argument and insinuate that the user wanted to do as much wanton damage as possible, then turn around and say it's use is irresponsible due to overpenetration. Some will laugh but this is how our "justice" system works. __________________ "Ah ah. I know what you're thinkin'. Did he fire 6 shots or only 5? To tell you the truth in all this excitement I've kind of lost track myself. But with this being a .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world, and would blow your head clean off... you've got to ask yourself a question. Do I feel lucky? WELL DO YA, PUNK?!!!"- Harry Callahan(Dirty Harry)