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#92203 - 04/24/07 03:37 AM Reminder why one may need to protect oneself
buckeye life is about the journey Member Registered: 06/03/05 Posts: 153 Loc: Ohio	Didn't want to detract from the Link Gatormba provided, but found this while following it. Former Miss America stops thieves with gun buckeye _________________________ Education is the best provision for old age. ~Aristotle I have no interest in or affiliation to any of the products or services I may mention. Should I ever, I will clearly state so.
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#92227 - 04/24/07 05:51 AM Re: Reminder why one may need to protect oneself [Re: buckeye]
OldBaldGuy Geezer Registered: 09/30/01 Posts: 5695 Loc: Former AFB in CA, recouping fr...	Re only the Miss America thingy, from a solely law enforcement/legal standpoint, using armed force against a misdemeanor suspect can get one into trouble in a heartbeat... _________________________ OBG
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#92255 - 04/24/07 10:30 AM Re: Reminder why one may need to protect oneself [Re: OldBaldGuy]
raydarkhorse Addict Registered: 01/27/07 Posts: 510 Loc: on the road 10-11 months out o...	Depends on the state and the time of the day. Texas allows you to use deadly force to protect your property from trespassers during the hours of darkness. _________________________ Depend on yourself, help those who are not able, and teach those that are.
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#92300 - 04/24/07 08:44 PM Re: Reminder why one may need to protect oneself [Re: buckeye]
Craig_phx Old Hand Registered: 04/05/05 Posts: 715 Loc: Phoenix, AZ	The real shocker is that this was reported on the Today show and the woman was lauded as a tough old bird. I could not believe that a quisling show like Today would have someone using a firearm to protect themselves. What a concept! _________________________ Thermo-regulate, hydrate and communicate.
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#92335 - 04/25/07 03:36 AM Re: Reminder why one may need to protect oneself [Re: Craig_phx]
Susan Geezer Registered: 01/21/04 Posts: 5163 Loc: W. WA	Did she have a holster on her walker? So, is it more or less of a crime to shoot out the guy's tires than to shoot him? Sue
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#92424 - 04/25/07 06:49 PM Re: Reminder why one may need to protect oneself [Re: Susan]
brandtb Addict Registered: 11/26/04 Posts: 530 Loc: S.E. Pennsylvania	Originally Posted By: Susan Did she have a holster on her walker? So, is it more or less of a crime to shoot out the guy's tires than to shoot him? Sue Lethal force is lethal force. If she decides to pull the trigger, she better be sure her life is in danger. _________________________ - - Univ of Saigon 68 - -
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