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18DAI · April 21, 2006, 07:37 AM

Terrible idea. Before you even purchase a handgun ,you should determine whether you are WILLING to use it to defend yourself. If the answer is no ,then don't get it. If you are hoping the appearance and noise will be enough to frighten the BG away ,then all's you've accomplished is to provide the BG a means to kill you. In 10 years as a criminal Investigator ,I can tell you the BG's all have one thing in common ,given the right circumstances ,they are all willing. YMMV Regards 18DAI.

April 21, 2006, 07:37 AM	#13
18DAI Senior Member Join Date: September 30, 2005 Location: NC Posts: 2,156	Terrible idea. Before you even purchase a handgun ,you should determine whether you are WILLING to use it to defend yourself. If the answer is no ,then don't get it. If you are hoping the appearance and noise will be enough to frighten the BG away ,then all's you've accomplished is to provide the BG a means to kill you. In 10 years as a criminal Investigator ,I can tell you the BG's all have one thing in common ,given the right circumstances ,they are all willing. YMMV Regards 18DAI.