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So, where are all the bullet-riddles houses? krispos42 Feb 2013 #1
I am more concered about the 30k people each year who die dsc Feb 2013 #3
How is that a logical rebuttal? LiberalFighter Feb 2013 #16
JAYSUS LF Skittles Feb 2013 #32
But but but LiberalFighter Feb 2013 #40
Because apparently, if the LAPD or the NYPD can't take out an armed person without doing so... krispos42 Feb 2013 #65
In this case, there was a bullet riddled house mainer Feb 2013 #38
I just threw up in my mouth. nt. OldDem2012 Feb 2013 #51
GOOD thing they missed G_j Feb 2013 #77
It is also a great argument for magazines larger than 10 round capacity for civilians ProgressiveProfessor Feb 2013 #2
If you can't hit someone in 10 shots you don't need a gun dsc Feb 2013 #4
Actually stress does interesting things to accuracy on different people. ProgressiveProfessor Feb 2013 #10
If I can be constitutionally required to have an id to vote dsc Feb 2013 #15
That's not a great argument. surrealAmerican Feb 2013 #39
nice try it has already been upheld dsc Feb 2013 #50
we just need you to go out there and catch the bad guys BainsBane Feb 2013 #22
Sounds like the entire LAPD does not need guns. appal_jack Feb 2013 #58
actually those cops should be relieved of their duties dsc Feb 2013 #59
Agreed. n/t appal_jack Feb 2013 #60
No, it's an argument for you and rest of gun cultists to be responsible, don't tote in public, Hoyt Feb 2013 #6
Actually it is yet another testament to inadequate training at LAPD ProgressiveProfessor Feb 2013 #8
What was the distance factor? Time of day? Lighting? LiberalFighter Feb 2013 #18
Typical daylight interior shooting ProgressiveProfessor Feb 2013 #47
You likely didn't have much of a choice. LiberalFighter Feb 2013 #75
Kool! Bonobo Feb 2013 #21
It was a two person armed home invasion ProgressiveProfessor Feb 2013 #45
In that case, well done. Bonobo Feb 2013 #46
"Actually it is yet another testament to inadequate training at LAPD" Politicalboi Feb 2013 #33
we can't expect a mere civilian to do it , and they would more likely hit someone innocent JI7 Feb 2013 #7
Depends heavily on the civilian and circumstances ProgressiveProfessor Feb 2013 #9
"not as bad as the LAPD" is not really a standard to go by JI7 Feb 2013 #12
Hers was textbook ProgressiveProfessor Feb 2013 #14
a dead person because he wanted to take some stuff BainsBane Feb 2013 #30
They don't just take stuff jmowreader Feb 2013 #36
He had a gun on me and was threatening to kill me ProgressiveProfessor Feb 2013 #41
oh, no BainsBane Feb 2013 #67
Message auto-removed Gambart Feb 2013 #56
I understand the law BainsBane Feb 2013 #68
Message auto-removed Gambart Feb 2013 #70
A German shepard BainsBane Feb 2013 #72
We have a 120# wolf/malamute Light House Feb 2013 #73
Just how many rounds do you have to have to hit an intruder in your home?.... OldDem2012 Feb 2013 #53
Stats on that are all over the place ProgressiveProfessor Feb 2013 #57
And Where Do All the Other Bullets Go? AndyTiedye Feb 2013 #76
Depends on the location ProgressiveProfessor Feb 2013 #78
If only some concealed carriers were there...... rdharma Feb 2013 #5
In CA, most of us with either CCWs or credentials are smarter than that ProgressiveProfessor Feb 2013 #13
smarter than that rdharma Feb 2013 #17
Smarter than folks who think armed civilians should attempt to assist the cops. ManiacJoe Feb 2013 #20
Smarter than folks who think armed civilians should attempt to arrest cops. rdharma Feb 2013 #23
Chalk one up for spell check suggestions... ManiacJoe Feb 2013 #25
For clarity: Shooting at a vehicle is virtually never a good thing for civilians. rdharma Feb 2013 #29
Does not work all that well under any circumstances unless you have some serious firepower ProgressiveProfessor Feb 2013 #43
You're going off on a tangent. rdharma Feb 2013 #62
Your tangent was clear ProgressiveProfessor Feb 2013 #69
Keeping it real....... rdharma Feb 2013 #74
Trained my ass. Spray and pray is not indicative of training. LAPD is just as bad, Egalitarian Thug Feb 2013 #11
Don't leave "New York's Finest" out of this discussion. Doc_Technical Feb 2013 #19
some of the responses in this thread BainsBane Feb 2013 #24
The civilians in CA do not have assault rifles ProgressiveProfessor Feb 2013 #44
Factual accuracy is strictly optional for gun control advocates. friendly_iconoclast Feb 2013 #48
Of course they do. OrwellwasRight Feb 2013 #52
In all fairness I have to point out that THREE of their bullets hit their mark. kestrel91316 Feb 2013 #26
it would be two then dsc Feb 2013 #28
None hit their mark did they? Go Vols Feb 2013 #71
Yeah, I see cops come to the pistol range for practice. Deep13 Feb 2013 #27
Cops suck at shooting. LAGC Feb 2013 #31
Once a year qaulification does not make you trained pediatricmedic Feb 2013 #63
Pink Floyd is wrong. Money isn't the root of all evil. Guns are. Initech Feb 2013 #34
All it tells me is that the LAPD need DRONES. nt Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #35
Cops probably don't practice or train as much as you think madville Feb 2013 #37
Exactly,the average person would be in a panic and spraying bullets around everywhere libtodeath Feb 2013 #42
You clearly have no clue about "average" gun owners. Daemonaquila Feb 2013 #49
There are more guns than people in this country. OrwellwasRight Feb 2013 #54
Do not assume the average gun owner is calm and trained either but cool story just the same libtodeath Feb 2013 #55
That is why training is so important Duckhunter935 Feb 2013 #61
Your magic protectors and keepers of the sacred order are nearly worthless TheKentuckian Feb 2013 #64
Arming teachers? - Unlock ammo case. Load gun. Unlock safety trigger lock. upi402 Feb 2013 #66
hmm... Adam-Bomb Feb 2013 #79
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