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BlackFeather
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Originally Posted by PH/CIB
However they must believe in killing at some point or would not be carrying a firearm concealed and willing to use it in self defense or be on this forum.
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I may be wrong here, so forgive me if I am, but the reason people carry concealed legally is not for killing, it's for defending. I feel like too many people fail to understand this concept.
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Blackfeather I believe you are correct in pointing out we carry a handgun to incapacitate/stop the threat, not to kill the threat. However, using a firearm is use of deadly force which is likely to result in the death of the threat.
Therefore, it is valid for PH/CIB to conclude that a person who carries a concealed handgun for defense, is willing to use it in defense, is willing to kill; even though that is not the purpose but a likely outcome started by the threat.
This may be a case of showing a distinction without a difference (other than the legal ramifications).
As to animal threats, I hope that my 10mm auto will do the job if I place the shots should the need arise.
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