“successful businessmen can defend their livelihood with more force than thieves can”
My point exactly. But force, nonetheless.
“a lesson that would-be thieves will soon enough learn, and thereafter desist”
If California gun law would allow for equal firepower to be applied. Criminals are not too concerned with golden state gun laws.
CA has had medical marijuana for 20 years. Where are all the shootings?
If it doesn't, there will be no gunplay.