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In reply to the discussion: How many bullets does one need for self defense? [View all]gejohnston
(17,502 posts)106. many nonLE shooters are better trained
than cops. They are certainly generally more proficient. Most cops do the bare minimum to qualify. Many private individuals go to the range regularly because they want to. The average NYPD cop would not have the slightest idea how to properly handle gun I own because they are not any issued to NYPD. The average 12-14 year old gets same level of training for his first hunting license.
Unless you are in the military, you are a civilian. When we use "civilian cop", it is not an oxymoron.
Cars do a better job of death and destruction than guns.
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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