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A true gun story.

Grandpappy

Grandpappy

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In the early 80s, my wife and I, recently married, lived in El Paso, TX. She had no experience with firearms, so I thought a can plinking session would be fun. She agreed, so we drove out to the country and set up some cans. The only gun I had at that time was the .22 rifle that was my 12th birthday gift.
I reviewed the rules with her and showed her how to aim, shoot and reload the little popgun.
We were in the middle of nowhere. A car with six sketchy looking guys came up the dirt road, slowed and stopped when they saw us. The popgun was leaned up against my vehicle, they couldn't see it.
When all of them got out of the car, I simply picked up the .22, aimed it at the sky, and cycled the bolt to reload it. At no point did I aim the rifle at them. (Rules)
I'll never forget how the expression on their faces changed from a smile to fear.
They got back in the car and took off.
 
Guns do have their utility in a defensive setting. I myself used to practice shoot out in the middle of nowhere.

I still do that sometimes.
 
Grandpappy said:
In the early 80s, my wife and I, recently married, lived in El Paso, TX. She had no experience with firearms, so I thought a can plinking session would be fun. She agreed, so we drove out to the country and set up some cans. The only gun I had at that time was the .22 rifle that was my 12th birthday gift.
I reviewed the rules with her and showed her how to aim, shoot and reload the little popgun.
We were in the middle of nowhere. A car with six sketchy looking guys came up the dirt road, slowed and stopped when they saw us. The popgun was leaned up against my vehicle, they couldn't see it.
When all of them got out of the car, I simply picked up the .22, aimed it at the sky, and cycled the bolt to reload it. At no point did I aim the rifle at them. (Rules)
I'll never forget how the expression on their faces changed from a smile to fear.
They got back in the car and took off.
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And what conclusion did you draw from this ?
 
I am convinced that that is why you don't hear of many home invasions in rural areas.

Not only are there guns in the vast majority of the homes, most everyone knows how to use them.

My little sister is a life long vegetarian who in most situations could not take any life, but she can shoot and has guns.

God help anyone who threatens her kids...
 
Grandpappy said:
In the early 80s, my wife and I, recently married, lived in El Paso, TX. She had no experience with firearms, so I thought a can plinking session would be fun. She agreed, so we drove out to the country and set up some cans. The only gun I had at that time was the .22 rifle that was my 12th birthday gift.
I reviewed the rules with her and showed her how to aim, shoot and reload the little popgun.
We were in the middle of nowhere. A car with six sketchy looking guys came up the dirt road, slowed and stopped when they saw us. The popgun was leaned up against my vehicle, they couldn't see it.
When all of them got out of the car, I simply picked up the .22, aimed it at the sky, and cycled the bolt to reload it. At no point did I aim the rifle at them. (Rules)
I'll never forget how the expression on their faces changed from a smile to fear.
They got back in the car and took off.
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Here is another story from early 80s my uncle told me.

Him and his friends were driving somewhere and got lost. They were all tired and had not seen a soul in a while. Finally, they saw what they thought was a nice couple out in the middle of nowhere. They stopped by. While some of his friends got out to stretch after a long tiring ride, my dad and his friend started heading towards the couple to ask for directions. Then, a guy pulled out a rifle a started shooting. They quickly ran and took off from the two crazies.
 
Slavister said:
Here is another story from early 80s my uncle told me.

Him and his friends were driving somewhere and got lost. They were all tired and had not seen a soul in a while. Finally, they saw what they thought was a nice couple out in the middle of nowhere. They stopped by. While some of his friends got out to stretch after a long tiring ride, my dad and his friend started heading towards the couple to ask for directions. Then, a guy pulled out a rifle a started shooting. They quickly ran and took off from the two crazies.
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Was he driving a 1964 Chevy? Does he have gang/prison tatoos?
 
GDViking said:
I am convinced that that is why you don't hear of many home invasions in rural areas.

Not only are there guns in the vast majority of the homes, most everyone knows how to use them.

My little sister is a life long vegetarian who in most situations could not take any life, but she can shoot and has guns.

God help anyone who threatens her kids...
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More importantly: the wouldbe burglars know it.
 
Another inescapable gun fact?

Taking guns away from law abiding citizens will accomplish nothing positive.
 
Grandpappy said:
Another inescapable gun fact?

Taking guns away from law abiding citizens will accomplish nothing positive.
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When seconds count, the police are only minutes away

Guns don't kill people, people kill people


How can we take guns away from criminals without taking them away from "law abiding citizens" ?
Like the McMichael father and son who are now awaiting trial.
 
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