c_jackson
Member
I read a discussion thread, closed now, concerning the site's rule about the John Wayne attitudes many seem to take when it comes to defense of family and property. Personally, I agree with the ruling. It gets tiresome listening to the old routine about individuals "invading personal space". A lot of first-time firearm owners visit sites like this one hoping for practical advice and end up hearing hyped-up rhetoric concerning shooting anyone who moves if the weapon holder deems it necessary. This may lead to bad judgement and momentary decisions which have life-altering consequences. I take a lot of courses, aside from military training, on my own to better handle situations of this nature. It costs, true, but the confidence and experience learned from such courses gives one enough wisdom to learn the difference between a situation and a bad situation. In the end, a confident individual is a dangerous one, to paraphrase. Not all "face-offs" need be handled with violence. Most times, a simple harsh verbal and visual warning works, I've learned. If it escalates, well, the obvious need not be stated. One has to remember, law of physics dictates where the bullet travels once fired, though, and has no regard where or what/whom is on the receiving end. I'm a newcomer here, but am a member on several other firearm forums and sites. We normally take the Rambo mentality with a bit of "good Lord, not one of those again" lightheartedness. Military and Law-Enforcement tactics differ immensely from domestic situations and a level head coupled with a LOT of common sense wins the day, in my book. I've never had to lock on to an intruder and, God willing, I never will. I apologize to the moderators and the site administrator for possible infractions on this "thread", but I do welcome all supporting and dissenting opinions. I merely wanted to post my thoughts on this and open up outside discussion and opinions. If you think I'm an idiot for stating this, well, that's okay too. We're all Americans, here.
With all best regards and compliments,
C Jackson
With all best regards and compliments,
C Jackson
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