Posted on 11/27/2021 5:22:04 AM PST by devane617
I am growing more concerned that recent gang smash and grab activity is going to move into the neighborhoods. Why not? Of all the troubling news I've seen lately I believe this is the beginning of something—a virus—that is going to spread like wildfire. I know all you gun types will be protected but watch for those around you too.
You could be right. Because of the instant reward of getting somebody else’s nice stuff.
Gun owner is my preferred noun.
It won’t happen in my neighborhood. Too many ‘gun types’.
Yup. And some people wonder why semi-auto rifle platforms are so popular. In the case defense against these smash and grabs often involving 10 or more people, full-auto would be far preferable.
Best to move as far away from “vibrant” areas as possible, if possible.
I will only watch out for people I know are not democrats. Any democrat party voter is on their own.
Only 2 neighbors. They have more guns than I do. And I have a safe full
I would say the three-shot burst option on the M-4 is what I would choose.
It’s far riskier for them to attack the neighborhoods and for less reward. Remember, when you attack people’s homes they have the right to defend them with deadly force. Walmart and CVS don’t quite have the same latitude. Also, Walmart and CVS have a heck of a lot more stuff in them than my house does.
They may want to think twice about bringing this City crap to the Country. Especially remote communities. 30-06 FMJ will go through engine blocks just fine. They will not get that vehicle very far and it will be easy for LE to pick them up alongside the road.
“I disabled their vehicle and would like to make a citizen’s arrest”
Imagine the Kyle Rittenhouse event with a bolt action rifle. 😏
If you’re a licensed concealed and carry individual shopping your local Best Buy when the flash mob shows up, what to do? It is definitely not your responsibility to try to stop the theft. Do you draw your weapon to deter violence against you? Would drawing a weapon potentially escalate the violence unnecessarily? Do you just keep the weapon at the ready, undrawn, until the attacks on people begin? Legally, does a brandishing charge apply if merely standing, gun in hand, watching these thugs rampaging? With the new American tiered justice system, we are in unchartered waters.
Time to arm the neighborhood watch...
Agreed.
A Ford F150, a Lexus and a full gun safe ain’t a bad haul for a large gang.
Funny how neighborhoods with backhoes never seem to have a problem with rioters.
In the case defense against these smash and grabs often involving 10 or more people, full-auto would be far preferable.
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Slightly used Ma Duces to become available for those looking - GAU-19s availability is being looked into for even bigger rampaging crowds.
Your post is the reason why carrying a weapon creates a responsibility most people are not ready to handle. First rule is to avoid conflict if possible. If in a store, find a hole to hide or a back exit. Continue to survey the situation and look for an escape route. If none is available, stay in your hole. If someone comes up to you and threatens you, try to defuse the situation. Tell them to steal all they want and you support their cause. In short, lie.
Pulling the weapon and using it will change your life but more importantly, might end up causing the mob to turn on you.
There are no easy answers but one must prepare for all possibilities if they are to carry a weapon with them.
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