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In reply to the discussion: Something that should make anyone who thinks an armed person can take out another armed person [View all]rdharma
(6,057 posts)17. smarter than that
Smarter than what?
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Something that should make anyone who thinks an armed person can take out another armed person [View all]
dsc
Feb 2013
OP
Because apparently, if the LAPD or the NYPD can't take out an armed person without doing so...
krispos42
Feb 2013
#65
It is also a great argument for magazines larger than 10 round capacity for civilians
ProgressiveProfessor
Feb 2013
#2
Actually stress does interesting things to accuracy on different people.
ProgressiveProfessor
Feb 2013
#10
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
we can't expect a mere civilian to do it , and they would more likely hit someone innocent
JI7
Feb 2013
#7
Just how many rounds do you have to have to hit an intruder in your home?....
OldDem2012
Feb 2013
#53
In CA, most of us with either CCWs or credentials are smarter than that
ProgressiveProfessor
Feb 2013
#13
Smarter than folks who think armed civilians should attempt to assist the cops.
ManiacJoe
Feb 2013
#20
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
Trained my ass. Spray and pray is not indicative of training. LAPD is just as bad,
Egalitarian Thug
Feb 2013
#11
In all fairness I have to point out that THREE of their bullets hit their mark.
kestrel91316
Feb 2013
#26
Exactly,the average person would be in a panic and spraying bullets around everywhere
libtodeath
Feb 2013
#42
Do not assume the average gun owner is calm and trained either but cool story just the same
libtodeath
Feb 2013
#55
Your magic protectors and keepers of the sacred order are nearly worthless
TheKentuckian
Feb 2013
#64