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In reply to the discussion: How many bullets does one need for self defense? [View all]farminator3000
(2,117 posts)43. oh snap!
i'd say in reality, if you get mugged by a gun toter, you are more likely to become a homicide than pull out your gun like wyatt earp.
but that statistic doesn't seem to exist.
i will add that a gun is a gun, a mugger isn't going to ignore your gun because it is only .22 cal
so i'm saying however many there are, the guns not fired sucessfully in defense are probably mostly small handguns
therefore, you don't need an AK47 for self defense
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What caliber, how dark is it, how much cover is available, is the attacker using it.....
Callisto32
Dec 2012
#14
Calculate the zombie/shooter ratio. How many zombies will be attacking your house?
leveymg
Dec 2012
#15
How many times are firearms used in self defense without a shot fired?
ProgressiveProfessor
Dec 2012
#28
What's the current limit on people permitted to participate in a home invasion?
Remmah2
Dec 2012
#23
I like more and more the idea of rescheduling semi's with detachable mags as Class 3 weapons
Recursion
Dec 2012
#27
If you're defending yourself against the whole U.S. Army you're going to need a shit load. nt
Speck Tater
Dec 2012
#53
Since many seem to have them for the coming showdown with a tyrannical gov
Democracyinkind
Dec 2012
#54