More People Pulling Out Guns: Guns Don’t Solve Disputes, Detective Says (might help keep you alive?)

DUNN DAILY RECORD.COM ^ | JULY 22, 2005 | ROEBERT McNEILL

[Northern Alliance]

What's the matter with you guys?
Read the article.

The guy had a felony conviction therefore he could not legally own or be in possession of a handgun must less have a CCP.

It is a federal crime for anyone who has been convicted of a felony to try to buy, own or be in possession of a handgun.

I assumed there was a valid reason he was not charged with that.

[ExSoldier]

Actually there is a ping list, right here on FR that specializes in newstories that reflect citizens defending themselves in exactly this manner. Want me to get you a link? You can also ask 2nd Amendment PING list (different one) freeper Jow Brower to put you on his list for a more general take. I actually asked to be removed from the self defense list as it got to be too big and I'm more interested in the Threat Matrix continuing threads.

[ExSoldier]

Joe just to clarify: I wish to continue to be on your Second Amendment PING list!

[gatex]

"It is a federal crime for anyone who has been convicted of a felony to try to buy, own or be in possession of a handgun."

Only if the firearm had been "shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce." [ 18 USC section 922(g) ]

Most of the Federal gun-control laws are based on interstate commerce.

[ExSoldier]

Brandishing my gun stopped me from being carjacked/assaulted many years ago. One look at the gun (not even pointed at him, just shown) and the perp disengaged and left me alone. If I did not have the gun, I might not be writing this today.

I had a very similar experience in 1996. A group of punks (clearly high school age) tried to force me off the road as I was on the way home from my gun club meeting. I attempted to elude them (safely in traffic--almost an oxymoron). When I had no more room, I drew my .45 and they disappeared. I was greatly relieved. I could imagine the headline: Public School Teacher Wipes Out Students!

[BlackbirdSST]

Police departments have clear regulations laying down the circmunstances under which weapons can be drawn, and disciplinary measures for violating them.

Thanks for the early Saturday morning comic relief! Blackbird.

[Northern Alliance]

You're welcome. BTW, you don't have to sign your name twice. Once is plenty.

[Joe Brower]

I roger that. Gotcha covered.

[Alia]

Ah. A we need "government babysitters" article. Sure, I'll ping it just to make sure my fellow NCers are up and awake. ;>

NC *Ping*

Please FRmail Constitution Day OR TaxRelief OR Alia if you want to be added to or removed from this North Carolina ping list.

[BlackbirdSST]

You're welcome. BTW, you don't have to sign your name twice. Once is plenty.

I'll sign my name as many times as I care to, thank you very much for the concern though! Blackbird.

[BlackbirdSST]

You're welcome. BTW, you don't have to sign your name twice. Once is plenty.

I'll sign my name as many times as I care to, thank you very much for the concern though! Blackbird.

[BlackbirdSST]

I guess your next complaint will be a double Post? Blackbird.

[Northern Alliance]

I guess your next complaint will be a double Post? Blackbird.

I noticed going through your old posts that you do that a lot! Is that some kind of desperate attempt to make a point, or do you just have a problem with computers?

[tarheelswamprat]

It's simple. You can either have guns or anger. Not both. Period.

You're wrong. The crucial requirement missimg from the account of this scenario is "control", or more precisely in this case, "self-control".

Both guns and anger can be useful tools as long as they are kept under proper control.

[BlackbirdSST]

I noticed going through your old posts that you do that a lot! Is that some kind of desperate attempt to make a point, or do you just have a problem with computers?

No Einstein, it happens to be a problem that plaques FReepers from time to time. Of course, you knew that didn't you? Blackbird.

[SLB]

Didn't see any of you pinged on this. Seems like a lousy way to settle a verbal altercation.

[Migraine]

It's interesting that you say that. When I'm armed, I'm a completely different person than I am otherwise. Much calmer

That's great; it's with good reason that you're much calmer. That's as it should be. It's like clothing: you're calmer and more confident (and less self-conscious) when you have some on -- especially if it's appropriate to the occasion.

[Migraine]

I believe that with more people packin the less apt people are to get angry.

I do too. 2 reasons: 1) it's more matter-of-fact, less novel; and 2) MAD (not anger, Mutually-Assured-Destruction, a doctrine that worked for 40 years between us and the Soviets).

[snowsislander]

I would like to think that Detective Poppler would be a lot happier serving in another state than North Carolina, say, perhaps Massachussetts. (Although it looks he has already made one move -- apparently, he was Chief of Police in Angier recently, according to this other Dunn Daily Record story.)

[Migraine]

You're wrong. The crucial requirement missimg from the account of this scenario is "control", or more precisely in this case, "self-control". Both guns and anger can be useful tools as long as they are kept under proper control.

No, you're wrong (normally, I would not say that to a person in the context of a friendly FReeper discussion, but since you became judge and jury over me, I reciprocate). You're right that guns are tools. So are hammers and chainsaws. When you use them in anger, things get busted and people get hurt -- and there is much regret afterward, in a more sanguine moment. Frankly, the only time I can see a positive use for anger is when a feat of strength is required and you psych-up, with anger, against the obstacle, such as a record-setting lift or an opposing lineman on the other side of the ball. Please don't be angry when you have a gun (and I hope I haven't made you angry).