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originally posted by: seaswine
a reply to: Subaeruginosa
I try to avoid these heated threads whenever possible, but I can't let this one go.
You say she could've prevented this situation from happening by "simply removing keys from the ignition". Seriously?
I doubt you're a person who lacks intellect, which is why I'll just say your statement is wrong on so many levels; I think you know that.
originally posted by: Subaeruginosa
originally posted by: schuyler
originally posted by: Subaeruginosa
originally posted by: schuyler
originally posted by: Subaeruginosa
originally posted by: Krakatoa
originally posted by: Subaeruginosa
a reply to: Krakatoa
Maybe next time she just shouldn't leave the keys in the ignition... At the very least, she'd save a fortune on years of therapy for her kids that witnessed it.
Or are you saying he was not in the wrong here?
Yeah, obviously that's what I'm saying... Its clearly a completely rational accusation.
Guy jumps in a car to steal it, drives off with kids in the car, Mom jumps in and says "stop." He doesn't; she shoots him. And you are saying he is the victim?
I never said anything about the car thief being the victim.
Oh, OK. This is what was said:
Krakatoa: Or are you saying he was not in the wrong here?
And you said: Yeah, obviously that's what I'm saying... Its clearly a completely rational accusation.
Thanks for the clarification.
Yeah... sometimes I just forget that some people don't comprehend obvious sarcasm.
originally posted by: Gothmog
a reply to: rollanotherone
So I take it you're unfamiliar with gun laws. Ok. Go read up on carrying a loaded weapon concealed and get back to me.
Did you read anywhere that the weapon was already loaded ?
I can load mine as fast as a "blink of an eye"
originally posted by: Krakatoa
originally posted by: seagull
a reply to: rollanotherone
An unloaded gun makes a great paper weight, but not much else.
From the sounds of this article, sounds like the woman knows her way around a firearm.
Thank you for a voice of sanity. That is a very likely fact in this case. She did seemed trained, calm, cool, and collected in the situation. In addition, the police did not charge her at all, so another likely certainty is she had a legal license to carry it concealed and loaded (which is what a Class A CCW allows and is NOT a felony).
originally posted by: Krakatoa
originally posted by: rollanotherone
originally posted by: Krakatoa
originally posted by: rollanotherone
originally posted by: Krakatoa
originally posted by: rollanotherone
While I like the presmise of this story, something doesn't sit well with "purchased the handgun hours earlier" and had it loaded and ready to go. I'm all for concealed carry and pro 2A, but that little addition to the story doesn't start well with me. On top of the fact she was able to draw on the assailant so easily. This story sounds too good to be true.
So, you would advocate that after you purchase something, you need to wait a specified amount of time before using it? WTH kind of childish notion is that? Please, explain this thought process to me,as I simply cannot fathom such a thing as that.
Sorry, you cannot drive that car until you wait a week/month with it sitting in your driveway....it would be suspicious otherwise.
SMFH
So I take it you're unfamiliar with gun laws. Ok. Go read up on carrying a loaded weapon concealed and get back to me.
Which laws? What state?
Perhaps my own CCW license doesn't give me an in-depth knowledge of the process according to you?
Your statement was laughable. Each state is different, or does that not compute in your mind?
Yup. Just as I thought. Read my other post where I said it varies state by state. Jesus. Keep arguing with PRO 2A people. When we fight with each other, you might as well hand your firearms over to the leftists. Just so you know, I'm on your side. People like you shouldn't own firearms. Just looking to fire off on people without taking a second to "check your backstop".
Oh, really? So sorry you got triggered. Yeah, your opinion about me is worth as much as that stuff I scraped off my shoe the other day.
Your original post question her motives. Because you cannot believe that it is OK to purchase a firearm legally, load it, and carry it with you in the car, legally, that same day? Really? And that she knew how to use it already? Ever THINK she was experienced already?
Had you CLARIFIED your position early on, there would have been no misunderstanding. After all, ensuring the line of fire is clear before YOU spout off is irrelevant, right?
SMFH...even more.
Where did you read the "fact" that the handgun was "purchased the handgun hours earlier ?" Most certainly was not in the OP link
originally posted by: Gothmog
originally posted by: seaswine
a reply to: Subaeruginosa
I try to avoid these heated threads whenever possible, but I can't let this one go.
You say she could've prevented this situation from happening by "simply removing keys from the ignition". Seriously?
I doubt you're a person who lacks intellect, which is why I'll just say your statement is wrong on so many levels; I think you know that.
As if anyone has ever left their keys in the ignition
Most believe they would never be put in this situation .
This one was prepared if they were.
originally posted by: seagull
a reply to: rollanotherone
An unloaded gun makes a great paper weight, but not much else.
From the sounds of this article, sounds like the woman knows her way around a firearm.
originally posted by: riiver
a reply to: rollanotherone
In my state, we don't need a license. Anyone can concealed-carry. So anyone having a loaded gun in their glovebox, purse, or wherever would NOT be a problem as long as the gun was purchased legally. Now, do you know what the law says about concealed carrying in Texas?
originally posted by: riiver
a reply to: rollanotherone
In my state, we don't need a license. Anyone can concealed-carry. So anyone having a loaded gun in their glovebox, purse, or wherever would NOT be a problem as long as the gun was purchased legally. Now, do you know what the law says about concealed carrying in Texas?
originally posted by: rollanotherone
originally posted by: Gothmog
a reply to: rollanotherone
So I take it you're unfamiliar with gun laws. Ok. Go read up on carrying a loaded weapon concealed and get back to me.
Did you read anywhere that the weapon was already loaded ?
I can load mine as fast as a "blink of an eye"
>Woman owns firearm for only a few hours
>Know how to load a mag, insert and rack one, one handed.
originally posted by: carewemust
a reply to: Krakatoa
This story warmed my heart! Don't mess with Texas or Texans. That guy was really stupid! From what I hear, 90% of Texans carry a gun, and know how to use it. God Bless em!
originally posted by: Gothmog
originally posted by: rollanotherone
originally posted by: Gothmog
a reply to: rollanotherone
So I take it you're unfamiliar with gun laws. Ok. Go read up on carrying a loaded weapon concealed and get back to me.
Did you read anywhere that the weapon was already loaded ?
I can load mine as fast as a "blink of an eye"
>Woman owns firearm for only a few hours
>Know how to load a mag, insert and rack one, one handed.
Woman has owned previous firearm and/or been practicing at the local range .
You know ranges and some pawn shops have firearms to try and a range right there , yes ?(and instructors if needed)
No , you didn't
You just assumed.
And posted an inane post from that assumption.
I wish folks would think before they assumed that they knew what they didn't know.