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Then we're even. I don't understand how someone can go charging into a situation that they don't have full knowledge of and completely disregard the consequences not only to themselves but to their family as well.

Your reasons for carrying are your own. My reasons are mine. You are not qualified to judge my motives nor those of anyone else.

Help me understand how we went from a woman being attacked (for whatever reason) to the extermination of the Jews?

Welcome to TN and to TGO. Just as a point of clarification, the state of TN issues a H(andgun)C(arry)P instead of a CCP.

Are you agreeing then that there is physical evidence?

Without Hannity and some of the other "loudmouths" on Fox, the liberal point of view would be the only one presented, at least on television.

No, that's not true. There is also strong physical evidence that corroborates Zimmerman's side of the story. The liberal press is trying awfully hard to cover it up and act like it doesn't exist.

Back when the nation was being built, you didn't have the constant threat of litigation hanging over your head if you found yourself in a bad situation. People were much more forgiving then. Not so much anymore. I am responsible for me and my family. I won't risk their financial security by rushing in to "save the day" and I'll sleep just fine at night knowing that I am meeting my obligation as a husband and father.

Do you have proof of this?

Well, then, why carry a gun at all? After all, the chances are extremely low that you will ever need it.

$700K of taxpayer $$ for a range that they're not using? Screw that.

Each person's reason for carrying a firearm is a personal decision. We don't all carry for the same reasons.

Which is exactly why I never believe anything a snobby gun store clerk tells me.

True. That kind of assumption can get one in a whole heap 'o trouble.

What if it's a domestic dispute? That's one situation I don't want to find myself in the middle of.

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Then go and ask a qualified instructor. If you really want to learn, that is.

Look, if you want to shoot someone because they "might" shoot you as they're running out the door, then, by all means, be my guest. Me, I'm going to wait until I see the gun pointed in my direction. What the law says is not going to be my primary consideration in a real DGU, but anyone who doesn't at least acknowledge how it can ruin your life is a fool.

I gave you two, and you ignored them, so why should I waste time giving you a third? Done here.

Let me know when you do.

Just have to say.... lots of really bad advice in this thread.

It's not my definition. I guess you didn't watch the same video I did, because I clearly saw him chase the two thugs INSIDE the cafe. Wow, just wow.

What difference does being outside make? He can still shoot at you, can he not? I'm not understanding your criteria for differentiating between the two. Imminent threat simply means that you are in IMMEDIATE danger of injury or death. Someone running away from you (not directly threatening you) does not constitute an imminent threat. It really is that simple. Bottom line is that the law doesn't give you permission to go around shooting at anything that you think is a threat if it really isn't. If what you think is a threat doesn't conform to the language and letter of the law, then you're simply screwed. Fact, not opinion.

Where the law is concerned, yes it can and often times is. What part of "imminent threat" are you having difficulty with?