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February 10, 2007, 10:17 PM | #76 | |
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Yeah, J you're right, this has come up in the past and it is a valid argument to a point. But, I have always contended that people should train much more often than they do. I also pointed out that you need to know what your skill level is and that should dictate your response. Also, I did say that if you haven't practiced the skill to at least a master class level you shouldn't try it. Isn't that fair enough?
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February 10, 2007, 11:55 PM | #78 | |
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Pardon the skepticism, sir.... but firing rounds on paper, steel or cardboard does not equal firing rounds at people, or having them fire at YOU. It also sounds like you have been lucky enough to never have been the victim of violent, all-out attack. And as far as the last post about being able to tell WHO is likely to attack you, and WHERE they will do it, I'll say this: Where I grew up, had to go to school, to the store, and live, if you could NOT spot someone who was up to no good really fast, you did not last too long. My cousin was a Vietnam veteran; served with the 13th Special Forces Group and did three tours. He was HUGE--and also went to prison for murder. He got out, and was still someone you would NOT want to play with. I would say that he possessed master-class skills. Unfortunately, the two 16 year olds who murdered him--by stabbing him over 90 times on a dark Chicago street--didn't think much of his training. As far as your round count, well, you're a much more prolific shooter than I. I believe that my total rond count would probably be no more than a couple hundred thousand--and that includes 15 years active duty firing machineguns of all types and calibers. As far as handguns, well, I've pulled a trigger a few times or so. In closing, I will tell you this, from the point of someone who has been there, done that, and seen it from the aspects of a victim, AND as a cop... If your attitude is anything like your post, I hope you never are the victim of a real, focused, determined attack. Because you will end up either dead or in the hospital for a long time with that mindset.
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February 11, 2007, 01:44 AM | #79 |
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Lurper, do you happen to have a tactical wheelbarrow?
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February 11, 2007, 04:58 PM | #81 |
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Well, my active duty time was with the USMC instead of the USA, but I do know about long range patrol rations; much lighter than the regular issue C-rats (MREs now). Crunchy without water, but still good chow. I know, somewhat, of your background and have no doubt that you are better trained for an armed confrontation than the average bloke. I mean, probably not quite as well trained as USMC Force Recon, but yeaaaaah, fairly well trained.
OK, to your quandry stated in your initial post. I think it's mostly a question of comfort. To some folks the odds seem so slim of having to use a ccw that they are willing to sacrifice effectiveness for comfort. You'll hear this concept expressed in many of the ways you've mentioned (any gun better than no gun... they're all about the same... & etc), but it really boils down to them being more comfortable. That's OK, by me and some of them will even admit it. |
February 14, 2007, 05:07 PM | #82 |
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heres what my wife does
"GET THE **** AWAY FROM ME" as loud as she can; it seems to break their concentration, and they go away. we live in a large city that caters to vagrants and illegals, so we get lots of practise;
for some reason though, they don't bother us when we have our Rottweiler with us. go figure. |
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