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Gun Control & RKBA

Kang Colby

(1,941 posts) Wed Nov 4, 2015, 05:56 PM Nov 2015

http://www.walb.com/story/30437859/home-invasion-victim-shoots-back

The thug probably wasn't expecting that from an elderly man.

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Home invasion victim shoots back (Original Post) Kang Colby Nov 2015 OP

Sad to see him esclate the level of violence scscholar Nov 2015 #1

Yeah, I don't agree with how he handled it. Kang Colby Nov 2015 #2

im not sure what is sad Travis_0004 Nov 2015 #3

You can't say thug, it makes people sad. ileus Nov 2015 #4

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1. Sad to see him esclate the level of violence

Wed Nov 4, 2015, 06:11 PM

Nov 2015

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2. Yeah, I don't agree with how he handled it.

Wed Nov 4, 2015, 06:13 PM

Nov 2015

But it goes to show than an elderly victim should not be viewed as an easy target for crime.

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3. im not sure what is sad

Wed Nov 4, 2015, 06:58 PM

Nov 2015

I have no issues with homeowners shooting armed robbers. What would be sad would be if the homeowner was injured. Im glad him and his wife are ok.

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4. You can't say thug, it makes people sad.

Wed Nov 4, 2015, 08:43 PM

Nov 2015

Instead try: misguided uninvited guest