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In reply to the discussion: Are guns necessary for self defense? [View all]raidert05
(185 posts)38. Never..
I've never looked at a can of bear spray to see the capsicum levels are, it has to be high, what makes OC spray so bad because of its ability to get down in the pores, its activated by water so it burns even more if you wash it out and it has a UV dye in it to make you glow under a black light....the worst part is that it crystallizes in your pores and only time can make it wear off...and god forbid you do not get all of it off before you get in the shower
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I have a taser similar to the one above. For me, I figure it's all the protection I need. n/t
RKP5637
Jan 2013
#1
So you want to kill someone who invades your house, what gives you the right
AZ Progressive
Jan 2013
#17
So we must have guns so we can kill people who hurt us rather than incapacitate them and let...
AZ Progressive
Jan 2013
#47
Surely You Do Not Expect These Ultra-Violent Cartoons You Post To Be Taken Seriously, Sir
The Magistrate
Jan 2013
#20
I'd alert on this post but it reinforces the image of the gun 'enthusiast' as
flamin lib
Jan 2013
#23
Honestly, they don't really need them for hunting either. Real sportsmen use bows.
bubbayugga
Jan 2013
#6
Yes but not one that holds over 5-10 rounds. My hunting guns are my 'self-defense' as I live out
Purveyor
Jan 2013
#7
No, not a gang but we do have crazies on meth that are known to 'home invade' plus the coyotes
Purveyor
Jan 2013
#12
So you MUST have lethal force because you aren't simply comfortable with anything else?
AZ Progressive
Jan 2013
#15
Ummm...yeah, about that? You're talking to someone who was raped, and then bringing me into it.
flvegan
Jan 2013
#53
If you are really insistent, the debate here is more about self defense when outside
AZ Progressive
Jan 2013
#35
Do you really think states that claim to be dedicated to reducing gun violence...
krispos42
Jan 2013
#62