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Are guns necessary for self defense? [View all] AZ Progressive Jan 2013 OP

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

LOL! Such a cute post. Tasers. flvegan Jan 2013 #2

Oh great, let me guess, non-lethal weapons are not macho enough for you? AZ Progressive Jan 2013 #4

You go from a pathetic attempt at factual to emotional ("Macho") flvegan Jan 2013 #8

You really think that tasers are a toy? AZ Progressive Jan 2013 #11

LOL, again! I wish I lived in your little YouTube world. flvegan Jan 2013 #13

So you want to kill someone who invades your house, what gives you the right AZ Progressive Jan 2013 #17

Again with the emotion. Really? flvegan Jan 2013 #18

Just for everyone else to see AZ Progressive Jan 2013 #26

Again with the "want" are we? flvegan Jan 2013 #29

What a manly man billh58 Jan 2013 #72

You've just ruined whatever credibility you had in this debate. Chan790 Jan 2013 #75

Noble attempt at coming to flvegan's billh58 Jan 2013 #81

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I'm sorry that happened to you. flvegan Jan 2013 #34

So we must have guns so we can kill people who hurt us rather than incapacitate them and let... AZ Progressive Jan 2013 #47

I almost can't believe what I'm reading. flvegan Jan 2013 #52

I can't believe what I'm reading from you AZ Progressive Jan 2013 #55

More sympathy for a rapist than his victim? JoeyT Jan 2013 #63

What the holy fuck?! Dr. Strange Jan 2013 #74

"So you really want to murder someone?" NCTraveler Jan 2013 #68

Because of all his home invasions, you know. Squinch Jan 2013 #80

Oooh, Tell Us More About Your Big Bad Self, Uncle Fivegan! The Magistrate Jan 2013 #14

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Surely You Do Not Expect These Ultra-Violent Cartoons You Post To Be Taken Seriously, Sir The Magistrate Jan 2013 #20

"Ultra-Violent Cartoons" flvegan Jan 2013 #22

I'd alert on this post but it reinforces the image of the gun 'enthusiast' as flamin lib Jan 2013 #23

What's funny is I'm not a gun enthusiast. I'm just not stupid. flvegan Jan 2013 #27

Talk some more! Please! nt flamin lib Jan 2013 #31

What else would you like me to say? flvegan Jan 2013 #36

You're doin' ok without my help! Lookin' good ya' are. nt flamin lib Jan 2013 #41

Word salad. Meaning nothing. Next? flvegan Jan 2013 #45

Left out a word. Fixed it. Back at 'cha. nt flamin lib Jan 2013 #51

"At least According to some...". - what is this? DU playground time? Pachamama Jan 2013 #58

+1 ellisonz Jan 2013 #64

Well said, Pachamama! Spazito Jan 2013 #70

Watch out, or the Vegan billh58 Jan 2013 #73

I pity cowards who live in fear. tabasco Jan 2013 #76

Guns are not necessary for self defense. ManiacJoe Jan 2013 #3

A Taser X3 has a 25 ft range, can shock the person long enough for you.. AZ Progressive Jan 2013 #5

You might want to talk to your local cops ManiacJoe Jan 2013 #10

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

You really think a gang is going to come to your house? AZ Progressive Jan 2013 #9

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

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Fivegan, now look who's getting emotional AZ Progressive Jan 2013 #50

Ummm...yeah, about that? You're talking to someone who was raped, and then bringing me into it. flvegan Jan 2013 #53

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Now look who got hidden! JVS Jan 2013 #57

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That from a gun nut AZ Progressive Jan 2013 #54

That post shouldn't have been hidden. Chan790 Jan 2013 #79

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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

Absolutely necessary? No. Totally convenient? Yes. (n/t) OneTenthofOnePercent Jan 2013 #24

The only problem raidert05 Jan 2013 #25

The woman in one of those videos used bear spray AZ Progressive Jan 2013 #28

Never.. raidert05 Jan 2013 #38

A good sword, like a claymore makes a great home defense weapon. Rex Jan 2013 #32

A claymore? Seriously? MadHound Jan 2013 #65

No actually I was kidding Rex Jan 2013 #71

Good healthy debate cbrer Jan 2013 #33

Sometimes cherokeeprogressive Jan 2013 #37

I watched a documentary about building a bridge once. rrneck Jan 2013 #39

The best defense is a good beagle. Dems to Win Jan 2013 #43

My second ex-husband: In_The_Wind Jan 2013 #46

I can make a taser out of old electronic stuff around the house. defacto7 Jan 2013 #48

A Taser might work under ideal Jenoch Jan 2013 #56

Naaa... too expensive... ReRe Jan 2013 #60

No, they are merely the most effective choice, generally speaking krispos42 Jan 2013 #61

Hahaaaahaaaaaahaaaaahaaaaahaaaaaahahahahaaaahaha apocalypsehow Jan 2013 #82

No a gun is not needed stultusporcos Jan 2013 #66

How to stop tasers hack89 Jan 2013 #67

I carry pepper spray often. ileus Jan 2013 #69

How many times -- while in public -- have you needed your spray or gun? Hoyt Jan 2013 #77

"Better to have and not need, than to need and not have." LAGC Jan 2013 #83

Tasers are illegal in Hawaii and in several other states. dkf Jan 2013 #78