Fledermaus
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Yeah, a 6 year old story....shows the OP's level of research.
It's sad, sure; should the elderly man have allowed himself to be robbed?
Where do you get the authority to tell people that? How about this. You do what you think is right, and refrain from ordering other people to submit to violence.Yes.
If someone points a gun/brandishes a knife at you, and demands your wallet, you give it to them.
I have a carry wallet that houses a Smith and wesson 380 bodyguard semi auto handgun. It is designed to allow you to shoot the gun while it is in the wallet. It is designed specifically for dealing with violent criminals who demand your walletWhere do you get the authority to tell people that? How about this. You do what you think is right, and refrain from ordering other people to submit to violence.
Depends. if they have the advantage-give them the wallet. Chances are, if you shoot them rather quickly afterwards, it will be ruled a justifiable shoot, even if you shoot them in the back because they have exhibited they are willing to use deadly force to harm others. If they have a knife and you a handgun and can put distance or an object between you and them, they should be shot unless they drop their knife.Yes.
If someone points a gun/brandishes a knife at you, and demands your wallet, you give it to them.
Depends. if they have the advantage-give them the wallet. Chances are, if you shoot them rather quickly afterwards, it will be ruled a justifiable shoot, even if you shoot them in the back because they have exhibited they are willing to use deadly force to harm others. If they have a knife and you a handgun and can put distance or an object between you and them, they should be shot unless they drop their knife.
If they have a gun or knife, they have advantage enough.
I don't know about you, but I don't want to risk life based on "chances"
When I board a flight, I want the odds of landing in one piece to be in my favor a little better than, "chances are" I'll make it to my destination alive
When I go out for a meal, I want better odds than "chances are you won't get food poisoning and die..."
So you gamble your life on "chances are" you'll survive
Me, I'll hand over my wallet...
I have a carry wallet that houses a Smith and wesson 380 bodyguard semi auto handgun. It is designed to allow you to shoot the gun while it is in the wallet. It is designed specifically for dealing with violent criminals who demand your wallet
You're still way safer just handing over your wallet.
And I would chose an option that was safest....not just that "chances are" I would survive
Would you fly on a plane if the best safety assurance you could get was "chances are" you will land safely ?
Yes, because "chances are" can refer to a 99.99% probability. It certainly doesn't imply a scant chance. Despite your assurances that you are a British subject who lives in the US despite hating most American things, I sometimes wonder if English is your first language.And I would chose an option that was safest....not just that "chances are" I would survive
Would you fly on a plane if the best safety assurance you could get was "chances are" you will land safely ?
Depends. if they have the advantage-give them the wallet. Chances are, if you shoot them rather quickly afterwards, it will be ruled a justifiable shoot, even if you shoot them in the back because they have exhibited they are willing to use deadly force to harm others. If they have a knife and you a handgun and can put distance or an object between you and them, they should be shot unless they drop their knife.
Don't draw on a drawn gun.
generally that is true-but not alwaysDon't draw on a drawn gun.
Someone sufficiently skilled can draw and fire before someone with an already drawn gun can press the trigger.Don't draw on a drawn gun.
generally that is true-but not always
Not enough facts for me to tell you. I might well hand over the wallet and shoot the guy in the face with it. or wait till he turns and shoot him then. I don't know. If he's a tweaker or on something else, that means a whole different response. Generally, I have some pretty serious spacial awareness and if I even see a hint of what could be a problem I will go around it or be rather prepared if it comes to pass. If the guy appears to be a professional with no signs of being anything but that, I might well give him the wallet and try to remember the details as much as possibleSo would you say that "generally" the best response, if robbed at gunpoint", is to hand over your wallet ?
How many times does he have to answer?So would you say that "generally" the best response, if robbed at gunpoint", is to hand over your wallet ?
Hey, I am helping someone complete a work assignment!!!How many times does he have to answer?
especially if you move and shoot, or toss the guy your wallet while moving and drawing. I have slowed down a bit. My son can draw from under a jacket and hit a pie plate at 10 yards in under a second.Someone sufficiently skilled can draw and fire before someone with an already drawn gun can press the trigger.
I saw it demonstrated a long time ago. Someone skilled can take the initiative by drawing and firing faster than the reaction time of the guy with the already drawn weapon.especially if you move and shoot, or toss the guy your wallet while moving and drawing. I have slowed down a bit. My son can draw from under a jacket and hit a pie plate at 10 yards in under a second.
especially if you move and shoot, or toss the guy your wallet while moving and drawing. I have slowed down a bit. My son can draw from under a jacket and hit a pie plate at 10 yards in under a second.
maybe we could have overwatch positions in bad areas of town. a couple top sniper/spotters who can take out robbersJohn Wick would be proud of you and your son
I hope that if ever I'm robbed at gun point, I have someone like your or your son the draw the robbers fire....
maybe we could have overwatch positions in bad areas of town. a couple top sniper/spotters who can take out robbers
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