[extropy-chat] weaponry

[Kevin Freels]

Actually, police have a harder time than do civilians. They are trained NOT to shoot. They are trained to apprehend. That is not a requirement of a civilian in a potentially deadly situation. I used to have all the stats, but not any more. I do remember that most civilian defensive shootings are open and shut really quick. 

As for the wallet, protecting it from an attacker IS illegal. The use of lethal force is for protecting yourself. If you think throwing your wallet will help, then do it by all means, but usually you don;t get to ask them what they want. They hit you THEN take the wallet. 
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Ned Late 
  To: ExI chat list 
  Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 4:22 PM
  Subject: RE: [extropy-chat] weaponry


  I have no problem with others wanting to open-carry, but wouldn't do so myself, just as some like to be on nude beaches yet others feel uncomfortable. 
  Main thing is, I don't care what statisticians say, it would be the real-time situation of having a bad guy or two stick a weapon in the face. Is there time to quick-draw?: depends on one's reflexes & training. I'd just give them my wallet. And the legal mess you get into when you defend yourself is daunting. Even police are leery of using their weapons, they have to fill out reports, have photos taken, go to court...

  Mike Lorrey <mlorrey at yahoo.com> wrote:
  Actually, open carry is your right here in NH. We are dealing with an
  issue these days of cops moving from other states who don't pay
  attention to the laws here and harass law abiding citizens exercising
  their rights in the southern townships of the state, but that is being
  addressed.

  Many states place hurdles on people defending themselves, for sure. Not
  here, though, and not in a growing number of states.

  Taking a life in never simpl! e, of course, even one that deserved what
  they got. 



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