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"Tim O" <timo56@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Tue, 08 Mar 2005 02:47:01 GMT, "Robin" <robinandtami@nospam.com>
> wrote:
>
>
> There is an issue with trying the statistical method of firearm
> protection is the number of unreported cases. It only counts the times
> where the weapon was fired.
Yep, and even then the numbers are staggering (in favor of gun ownership).
> Here is the scenario I think is more common. A thug approaches an
> armed person, the person shows the weapon, and the thug heads the
> other way at ludicrous speed. I *do* know of two firsthand cases of
> this. The police aren't called because they're not going to do
> anything anyway, except possibly hassle the person smart enough to
> ensure their own safety. That is the whole reason for carrying a
> concealed weapon -the police don't get there till its over.
>
> Good luck to all of you hoping for the best.
>
>
"Tim O" <timo56@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Tue, 08 Mar 2005 02:47:01 GMT, "Robin" <robinandtami@nospam.com>
> wrote:
>
>
> There is an issue with trying the statistical method of firearm
> protection is the number of unreported cases. It only counts the times
> where the weapon was fired.
Yep, and even then the numbers are staggering (in favor of gun ownership).
> Here is the scenario I think is more common. A thug approaches an
> armed person, the person shows the weapon, and the thug heads the
> other way at ludicrous speed. I *do* know of two firsthand cases of
> this. The police aren't called because they're not going to do
> anything anyway, except possibly hassle the person smart enough to
> ensure their own safety. That is the whole reason for carrying a
> concealed weapon -the police don't get there till its over.
>
> Good luck to all of you hoping for the best.
>
>