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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]LiberalFighter
(50,884 posts)How much training did she have? How many firearms in the home has she had training? What firearm did she use for the incident? Did she use her preferred firearm? Was the intruder limited in his movement? How is she with moving erratic targets at a distance? Distraction?
I wouldn't trust everyone that has a firearm. Some might have training and some might not or very limited. Some might be able to handle the stress of the event and others might not. Most probably would do fine with an intruder in the home but not in a different environment. If someone has enough training and circumstances dictates how and when a person uses their firearm I would be likely to trust their judgement. Like if someone just goes out back shooting their firearm recklessly just to shoot it I would be running as far as possible away from them. If they don't publicize to their neighbors or brandish their firearms around I would trust them more. Unless I have reason to believe there was illicit activity occurring.