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    Default More shootings in the U.S.A 8/24/12

    What the hell is going on now a day? seems like every other day there's another shooting. People are going crazy... Time to get some personal protection.

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    It's not the speed that kill's its the sudden stop at the end.

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    Population controls. The world has too many people to sustain itself so we need to whittle that number down some. Hell, Chicago alone is trying to top Europe in murders this year.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BanginJimmy View Post
    Population controls. The world has too many people to sustain itself so we need to whittle that number down some. Hell, Chicago alone is trying to top Europe in murders this year.

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    Hmm population control am I the only one who thinks there's a cure for aid's? But the government is denying it due to the fact that people want to live so there going to pay for the med's? and its a form of population control. population control is a iffy subject.

    My last visit to New Orleans I stopped by my uncles house and his friend is a detective for the NOPD. Seems like every news cast they are talking about another killing. I asked him how does he keep up with all of the killings n stuff. He simply replied we cant... All we can do is let them kill each other off its there way of population control.
    It's not the speed that kill's its the sudden stop at the end.

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    Anyone have any year to year statistics? Maybe it has just suddenly become more prevalent on the news.
    I could see a motive out there for shootings to be played up in the media- especially as of recently.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RandomGuy View Post
    Anyone have any year to year statistics? Maybe it has just suddenly become more prevalent on the news.
    I used to think about this a lot. As time goes on, more and more violence erupts and killings abound. But I was reminded that this has always been going on. It's just that now we have multiple world wide news channels and the internet to bring every single incident to our living rooms and dens. So now it seems that it's just happening more and more. I do believe it is happening more often as the hard times we are in, but it's nothing that hasn't been around for years. Later, QD.
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    Here are some statistics that I found:

    United States Crime Rates 1960 - 2010

    You can scroll to the bottom of that page for Ga specifically.
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    If anything...

    Gun Crimes happens almost everyday... but you never see news on someone using a gun for self defense, or survival...

    What you are seeing is biased media.

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    Quote Originally Posted by WhiteAccord View Post
    If anything...

    Gun Crimes happens almost everyday... but you never see news on someone using a gun for self defense, or survival...

    What you are seeing is biased media.
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    More!!! 19 people shot in Chicago over a two day period.

    19 people shot in overnight shootings across Chicago - chicagotribune.com

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    I do know that you only hear a small portion of what happens in Atlanta. My brother, who is an APD officer, says what you hear on the news is about 20% of what all really happens.
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    Quote Originally Posted by quickdodge® View Post
    More!!! 19 people shot in Chicago over a two day period.

    19 people shot in overnight shootings across Chicago - chicagotribune.com

    Later, QD.

    Like I said, Chicago is more dangerous than Asscrackistan.


    On a side note, my mom is close to retirement and I have been trying hard to get her to move down here when she does. The Southside is just too crazy and I always worry about her being caught in the wrong place at the wrong time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BanginJimmy View Post
    Like I said, Chicago is more dangerous than Asscrackistan.


    On a side note, my mom is close to retirement and I have been trying hard to get her to move down here when she does. The Southside is just too crazy and I always worry about her being caught in the wrong place at the wrong time.
    The southside of what? Clayton County? Not really that bad other than getting your car stolen.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bacon View Post
    The southside of what? Clayton County? Not really that bad other than getting your car stolen.

    Southside of Chicago.

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    Oh....in that case, Clayton County is paradise in retrospect.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bacon View Post
    Oh....in that case, Clayton County is paradise in retrospect.
    Yea. People down here that complain about crime dont know how good they have it. While crime down here can be bad at times, it is far more confined to certain areas compared to Chicago. Be smart about the areas you go to and you are relatively safe.

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    Quote Originally Posted by WhiteAccord View Post
    If anything...

    Gun Crimes happens almost everyday... but you never see news on someone using a gun for self defense, or survival...

    What you are seeing is biased media.
    8000 home invasions a year in the US, 60% of all rapes happen during home invasion....

    But the media just wants to paint a picture of a gun crazy america with no need for self defense.

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    So if someone is on your property i.e trying to steal your car. Do i have the right to defend my property with my firearm? Same with the house?
    It's not the speed that kill's its the sudden stop at the end.

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    Quote Originally Posted by masanomi3 View Post
    So if someone is on your property i.e trying to steal your car. Do i have the right to defend my property with my firearm? Same with the house?
    Inside the house, yes. You can reasonably assume you are in danger. Stealing your car, no. You have a right to defend yourself, not so much your property.


    GA law on the subject.

    http://www.gacarry.org/cms/ga-code-d...r=3&section=24

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    Quote Originally Posted by BanginJimmy View Post
    Inside the house, yes. You can reasonably assume you are in danger. Stealing your car, no. You have a right to defend yourself, not so much your property.


    GA law on the subject.

    Georgia Carry : An information clearinghouse for Georgia Firearms License issues and news » Weapons Related Georgia Code
    This is correct, but I am sure you can get away with it, if a thief is breaking into your car(W/ object in hand and facing you) You can pop a few rounds in his limbs. You do have the right to defend your self if you feel threatened, and wounding someone only provides you the story of self-defense.

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    Wounding someone provides them ground to sue the fuck out of you. Shoot to kill; not to wound.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bacon View Post
    Wounding someone provides them ground to sue the fuck out of you. Shoot to kill; not to wound.
    My thoughts exactly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bacon View Post
    Wounding someone provides them ground to sue the fuck out of you. Shoot to kill; not to wound.
    How could someone sue you if...

    1 They are threatening you with a weapon
    2 Trespassing
    3 Attempting to Rob You

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    Quote Originally Posted by WhiteAccord View Post
    How could someone sue you if...

    1 They are threatening you with a weapon
    2 Trespassing
    3 Attempting to Rob You
    You said stealing your car, not threatening you. Deadly force requires a crime against a person, not property. Your home, if occupied, is the exception.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BanginJimmy View Post
    My thoughts exactly.

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    Anyone can sue anyone for anything at any given time so it's a moot point. GA S.Y.G law protects you from civil court if you are defending yourself against a forceable felony.

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    Quote Originally Posted by WhiteAccord View Post
    How could someone sue you if...

    1 They are threatening you with a weapon
    2 Trespassing
    3 Attempting to Rob You
    1: This MIGHT be a forceable felony.
    2: NOT a forceable felony. If you shoot you go to jail.
    3: Depending on circumstance it must be a forceable felony before you can defend yourself.

    Please read up on the law, too many people assume and find themselves in trouble.
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