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Any weapons by your bed?

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I have a Beretta U22 Neos .22 pistol under the bed. It's not really intended for protection, but can work well if need be. It's unloaded in the case, but I have a loaded clip handy.
 
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: MotionMan
If I am startled in the middle of the night by an intruder in my home, I am going to keep swinging until I believe the threat has been neutralized. Am I suppose to check on the intruder between swings to see if he is still a threat?</end quote></div>

Well you don't exactly need to stop and check, I mean, you can tell when you've knocked him down. One in the head should do it. Why keep swinging after that? Either way I think you would not be charged.
 
Originally posted by: Atheus
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: MotionMan
If I am startled in the middle of the night by an intruder in my home, I am going to keep swinging until I believe the threat has been neutralized. Am I suppose to check on the intruder between swings to see if he is still a threat?</end quote></div>

Well you don't exactly need to stop and check, I mean, you can tell when you've knocked him down. One in the head should do it. Why keep swinging after that? Either way I think you would not be charged.
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I am not swinging to knock him down. I am assuming that neither the intruder nor I have had the time or inclination to turn on the light and I am assuming that I have no idea whether the intruder has a weapon. I am also probably half-asleep.

I am swinging for the fences, early and often.

MotionMan
 
Originally posted by: Atheus
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: JeffreyLebowski
Well it's true, and if you know the history of weapons and firearms, you would know that the sword was invented for 1 reason and 1 reason only. To kill other people in combat, Atheus claims that he will best someone with a firearm with his katana (most likely a cheap piece of crap from ebay that is made from cheap steel and not full tang).</end quote></div>

Actually I got it from Singapore, of all places - it's one of those mass produced WWII ones which had somehow found it's way there from Japan.

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>So who really is the more dangerous person?</end quote></div>

Look I have nothing against keeping one weapon, gun or sword, so long as it's secure and so long as you don't carry the damn thing round on the street. It's these people with huge arsenals who seem to think they are a one man army against the world - they're the ones that disturb me.
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I am not a one-man army against the world, I am a member of an 80,000,000 person army against anyone who would take our rights away.

Be disturbed all you want though, I am going to continue to carry a firearm on my person every single day, even at work. I do it, because I have and value my freedom.
 
Originally posted by: Atheus

Look I have nothing against keeping one weapon, gun or sword, so long as it's secure and so long as you don't carry the damn thing round on the street. It's these people with huge arsenals who seem to think they are a one man army against the world - they're the ones that disturb me.
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Hahahahaha, so having 80 rifles at home is more dangerous then having 1? Hello, the person with 80 is a collector, and not a criminal. The person on the street illegaly carrying a Lorcin with a mexican style holster is who disturbs me. And now I'll chuckle inside because you have no idea what the hell I'm talking about. :laugh:

 
Originally posted by: TallBill
Hello, the person with 80 is a collector, and not a criminal.
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Right because those are mutually exclusive. People who are obsessed with weapons disturb me.

The person on the street illegaly carrying a Lorcin with a mexican style holster is who disturbs me.
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I have no idea what the hell you're talking about.

And now I'll chuckle inside because you have no idea what the hell I'm talking about. :laugh:
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O....K... if that makes you feel good...

 
Originally posted by: Atheus
Originally posted by: TallBill
Hello, the person with 80 is a collector, and not a criminal.</end quote></div>

Right because those are mutually exclusive. People who are obsessed with weapons disturb me.
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:roll:

I collect firearms because I enjoy shooting and their history. I even have about 8 Enfields in my collection (send me any more you find over there please). As a federally licensed collector, I am subject to more stringent regulation than normal gun owners.


 
Originally posted by: K1052
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Atheus
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: TallBill
Hello, the person with 80 is a collector, and not a criminal.</end quote></div>

Right because those are mutually exclusive. People who are obsessed with weapons disturb me.
</end quote></div>

</end quote></div>

:roll:

I collect firearms because I enjoy shooting and their history. I even have about 8 Enfields in my collection (send me any more you find over there please). As a federally licensed collector, I am subject to more stringent regulation than normal gun owners.
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:thumbsup:

Same here. I am big into FFA stuff (full auto, suppressors, SBR's), and I the hoops I have to go through are ridiculous. The government should have absolutely zero say in what weapons I can freely buy.

I don't have 80 in my collection...yet. But I live by my rule to buy a new gun every sixty days, so far it is going along as planned. Last year I was able to get me an M16 lower receiver though, that is my baby right now. I keep a 9.5" short-barreled upper on it, to make it doubly evil. 😀

So far it has not gone on a rampage all by itself and killed anyone.
 
Originally posted by: adairusmc
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: K1052
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Atheus
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: TallBill
Hello, the person with 80 is a collector, and not a criminal.</end quote></div>

Right because those are mutually exclusive. People who are obsessed with weapons disturb me.
</end quote></div>

</end quote></div>

:roll:

I collect firearms because I enjoy shooting and their history. I even have about 8 Enfields in my collection (send me any more you find over there please). As a federally licensed collector, I am subject to more stringent regulation than normal gun owners.


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:thumbsup:

Same here. I am big into FFA stuff (full auto, suppressors, SBR's), and I the hoops I have to go through are ridiculous. The government should have absolutely zero say in what weapons I can freely buy.

I don't have 80 in my collection...yet. But I live by my rule to buy a new gun every sixty days, so far it is going along as planned. Last year I was able to get me an M16 lower receiver though, that is my baby right now. I keep a 9.5" short-barreled upper on it, to make it doubly evil. 😀

So far it has not gone on a rampage all by itself and killed anyone.
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I would have done a couple SBRs here but IL law doesn't allow it unless you have an 01 FFL.

Ironically, I think my collection is right around 80 now. 😀

 
Originally posted by: K1052
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Atheus
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: TallBill
Hello, the person with 80 is a collector, and not a criminal.</end quote></div>

Right because those are mutually exclusive. People who are obsessed with weapons disturb me.
</end quote></div>

</end quote></div>

:roll:

I collect firearms because I enjoy shooting and their history. I even have about 8 Enfields in my collection (send me any more you find over there please). As a federally licensed collector, I am subject to more stringent regulation than normal gun owners.
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You see that's what I'm talking about - you have a licence, you seem a sensible guy, you're not being offensive, you don't have this:

"Be professional, be polite - but have a plan to kill everyone you meet."

in your signature, etc. You do not disturb me. adairusmc does.

 
Originally posted by: Atheus
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: K1052
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Atheus
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: TallBill
Hello, the person with 80 is a collector, and not a criminal.</end quote></div>

Right because those are mutually exclusive. People who are obsessed with weapons disturb me.
</end quote></div>

</end quote></div>

:roll:

I collect firearms because I enjoy shooting and their history. I even have about 8 Enfields in my collection (send me any more you find over there please). As a federally licensed collector, I am subject to more stringent regulation than normal gun owners.
</end quote></div>

You see that's what I'm talking about - you have a licence, you seem a sensible guy, you're not being offensive, you don't have this:

"Be professional, be polite - but have a plan to kill everyone you meet."

in your signature, etc. You do not disturb me. adairusmc does.
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Why does being prepared to defend yourself from anyone disturb you?

That is from the Marine Corps Rules of Engagement. Get over it.
 
Originally posted by: adairusmc
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Atheus
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: K1052
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Atheus
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: TallBill
Hello, the person with 80 is a collector, and not a criminal.</end quote></div>

Right because those are mutually exclusive. People who are obsessed with weapons disturb me.
</end quote></div>

</end quote></div>

:roll:

I collect firearms because I enjoy shooting and their history. I even have about 8 Enfields in my collection (send me any more you find over there please). As a federally licensed collector, I am subject to more stringent regulation than normal gun owners.
</end quote></div>

You see that's what I'm talking about - you have a licence, you seem a sensible guy, you're not being offensive, you don't have this:

"Be professional, be polite - but have a plan to kill everyone you meet."

in your signature, etc. You do not disturb me. adairusmc does.

</end quote></div>

Why does being prepared to defend yourself from anyone disturb you?

That is from the Marine Corps Rules of Engagement. Get over it.
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You apply this to your everyday life?
 
Originally posted by: Atheus
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: adairusmc
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Atheus
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: K1052
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Atheus
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: TallBill
Hello, the person with 80 is a collector, and not a criminal.</end quote></div>

Right because those are mutually exclusive. People who are obsessed with weapons disturb me.
</end quote></div>

</end quote></div>

:roll:

I collect firearms because I enjoy shooting and their history. I even have about 8 Enfields in my collection (send me any more you find over there please). As a federally licensed collector, I am subject to more stringent regulation than normal gun owners.
</end quote></div>

You see that's what I'm talking about - you have a licence, you seem a sensible guy, you're not being offensive, you don't have this:

"Be professional, be polite - but have a plan to kill everyone you meet."

in your signature, etc. You do not disturb me. adairusmc does.

</end quote></div>

Why does being prepared to defend yourself from anyone disturb you?

That is from the Marine Corps Rules of Engagement. Get over it.</end quote></div>

You apply this to your everyday life?
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Absolutely. You never know if you are going to meet a serial killer, phycho, liberal, or some one else who may wish to take what I have or do me harm.
 
Nothing. I live in Canada, on the 38th floor, in a relatively affluent neighbourhood. I wouldn;t even know where to go to buy a gun. 😕

KT
 
Originally posted by: adairusmc
Absolutely. You never know if you are going to meet a serial killer, phycho, liberal, or some one else who may wish to take what I have or do me harm.
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Liberal? As in one who advocates liberty? You wish to kill such people?
 
Originally posted by: Atheus
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: adairusmc
Absolutely. You never know if you are going to meet a serial killer, phycho, liberal, or some one else who may wish to take what I have or do me harm.</end quote></div>

Liberal? As in one who advocates liberty? You wish to kill such people?
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LOL, that was included as a joke, but you are oh so completely wrong. :laugh:
 
Originally posted by: adairusmc
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Atheus
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: adairusmc
Absolutely. You never know if you are going to meet a serial killer, phycho, liberal, or some one else who may wish to take what I have or do me harm.</end quote></div>

Liberal? As in one who advocates liberty? You wish to kill such people?</end quote></div>

LOL, that was included as a joke, but you are oh so completely wrong. :laugh:
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I totally believed you :Q

Liberty:

- freedom from arbitrary or despotic government or control

Liberal:

- (also noun) (especially with capital) in politics, (a person belonging to a party) favouring liberty for the individual
 
Originally posted by: deerslayer
This which I keep inside of this on the floor next to my bed.

This is in the gun safe in the closet.
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Hi deerslayer,
what's up with the ball ammunition? Most people keep a mid penetration hollow point to help with shoot-through in urban settings and for more stopping power. Do you live in a rural area?
 
Originally posted by: Atheus
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: adairusmc
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Atheus
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: adairusmc
Absolutely. You never know if you are going to meet a serial killer, phycho, liberal, or some one else who may wish to take what I have or do me harm.</end quote></div>

Liberal? As in one who advocates liberty? You wish to kill such people?</end quote></div>

LOL, that was included as a joke, but you are oh so completely wrong. :laugh:</end quote></div>

I totally believed you :Q

Liberty:

- freedom from arbitrary or despotic government or control

Liberal:

- (also noun) (especially with capital) in politics, (a person belonging to a party) favouring liberty for the individual
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Then how come they try and take liberties away every single chance they get?
 
Originally posted by: KingGheedora
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: tasmanian
Ive always wanted to booby trap a 12 gauge to the front and back doors. However i dont think the cops would approve.</end quote></div>

Yeah, boobie traps are actually illegal.
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WIKILAW
 
Big fat crowd-sized can of pepper spray.
I can grab it with one hand while laying back in bed.

If I ever feel the need to keep a gun by my bed I would probably just move instead.
I'm a rotten shot and probably wouldnt do well in the dark and groggy.
 
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