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Originally Posted by Rick Lee
I don't know about the gun thing. I can't remember ever not being around guns, so it's like a native language to me and I don't understand those who don't speak it.
But for the bear spray and taser stuff, I don't understand how anyone thinks they are good for civilian use. First of all, if I need to use serious force on another person, I don't want the police or lawyers to hear anyone's side of the story other than mine. What do you do WHEN, not if, the taser doesn't work, like on winter clothing in a cold weather state? Or when mace doesn't work on some drugged out nut? Outrun them? You still face a good chance of being prosecuted and a greater chance of being sued because the bad guy lived to tell his side of the story. Cops can use those things because they have qualified immunity, body cams and handcuffs to get the perp restrained before they come to. Civilians don't have those. If someone needs force used on them, they need to be stopped permanently. If they don't need to be stopped permanently, they probably don't need force used upon them, at least by civilians.
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Most criminals utilize crimes of opportunity... Most rational (non drugged up weirdos) are looking for soft targets or empty domiciles. That said, if something has high enough value, all bets are off. We see that with chuckle heads stealing hellcats with Glock switches and AK's. The same as having XX chromosomes at night... I agree with your assessment of one needs a permanent method to put down a predator, realistically, one might give the illusion of safety with bear spray and a taser...I gave my example as even with a 22lr, the gf still hid. Not The Alamo hiding either. lol
Without a culture of firearms, grit, and perseverance... a young female on mood stabilizers will more than likely commit seppuku... Damned if you do, damned if you don't.