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Gun Control Reform Activism

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3. I have a large loud dog

Mon Jan 31, 2022, 03:25 PM

Jan 2022

And I think he will be more likely to stop a burglar, robber, or rapist.

Have never owned a gun and never will.

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This Doctor says don't buy into the myth of owning a gun for self-defense: [View all] CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2022 OP

Would burglars, robbers, and rapists be bolder if they knew exboyfil Jan 2022 #1

I have a large loud dog leftieNanner Jan 2022 #3

The answer to your first question is a resounding NO! AndyS Jan 2022 #5

There is some truth to that, but then one would have to ask... TreasonousBastard Jan 2022 #7

But do we actually KNOW that there's any truth to that? ShazzieB Jan 2022 #12

We don't lnow, as number of replies here acknowledge. TreasonousBastard Jan 2022 #13

Burglers and robbers will come by when you're not home. paleotn Jan 2022 #8

People should put a sign on the door saying "Gun Free Home" MichMan Jan 2022 #6

A bit of confirmation bias going on... harumph Jan 2022 #10

We all grew up watching westerns, cop shows, and war movies. Thunderbeast Jan 2022 #11

rise of the semi automatic, 60's - 90's jimmy the one Mar 2022 #14