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Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: "A gun is designed to kill"... [View all]beevul
(12,194 posts)28. That is correct.
Which is why self defense courses stress COM not brandish and shoot them in the leg. Well that is those that don't advocate double tap.
Self defense courses stress stopping the threat, rather than killing, but you knew that.
Or it could be the quality of care at modern trauma centers. It also points the the general poor marksmanship of the arms carrying public.
Yes, a victim with gun shot wound to the foot is a dead person unless extensive medical treatment is received.
Marksmanship being required on the part of the user is part of the design of the firearm.
Doesn't say a word about usage does it? And you rest your case on usage.
I rest my case on 'usage' being part of the design, as it factually is.
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" Lethality is generally in the aim, and generally not simply in the firearm."
Buzz cook
Aug 2016
#25
Who cares? I have numerous guns - designed to kill, designed for sport, designed for
jmg257
Aug 2016
#17
Awful lot of people have concealed carry permits - 5.2% of population , plus numerous states
jmg257
Aug 2016
#32