I heard the same thing also, defensive use of firearms by citizens just doesn't happen or is a rare occurrence.

said just the other day that using a gun to defend oneself only 'happens in the movies.'

I think this post should be in GD as it appears the so-called "guns exception"' is more or less permanent. I believe that just one (1) person can rule that a gun-related posting is Kosher, which possibly explains the constant and uninterrupted gun postings in GD. This is merely my opinion, based on conversations with those in the know.

I think that the rules are picked up through osmosis. If you're there long enough, you figure it out. I have only posted there a couple of times, I'm mostly here or LBN.

Of senseless gun violence. He was just robbing folks and a rude toter saw a chance to commit murder so escalated the situation.