Progress?

[Born Hunter 17,952]

 

The British Government flat out refuse to acknowledge the sensible because it's the the thin end of a thick wedge of gun derestriction! As we know when it comes to gun legislation the wedge only ever points one way..... in the direction of more draconian gun laws!

 

If they allowed shotguns for home defense, then a fair case could be made for 5... 8... even 12 shot pump actions, further still a good case could be made for large caliber pistols. That's just a path our leaders aren't willing to go down.

 

I fully understand that, BH, and agree. The thing is we have a right to defend ourselves, and that isn't something that a government should be able to control.

 

 

Ya know, I have a lot of pride in how civilised we are as a nation, our sense of 'correct & properness'. But we've let it rule us imo to the point of blind civil obedience! As much as we cringe at our 'in your face' bold American cousins they don't stand for any overbearing government official telling them how to live.

[04fox8 168]

So, How does it all work then?

 

'Excuse me officer, Whilst I was stealing stuff that poor guy down the street, there was an almighty bang! I fear he may have taken offence at me stoving in his window, and trying to take off with his TV, wife's jewelery, and a few £hundred that was lying about. Surely he can't do that? Can you please go and have a word with him on my behalf? The thing is, I'm a junkie/ gypo / robbin b**tard, and people should allow for that'

 

Quite right the guy shouldn't be charged.

 

Can't open the attachment, but get the gyst of the thread

[ChrisJones 7,975]

 

Ya know, I have a lot of pride in how civilised we are as a nation, our sense of 'correct & properness'. But we've let it rule us imo to the point of blind civil obedience! As much as we cringe at our 'in your face' bold American cousins they don't stand for any overbearing government official telling them how to live.

 

Apathy plays a huge part. We may be civilised as a nation, but are we in decline? If British subjects were allowed to defend themselves, and others, would we see much of the violence that is now endemic in the UK?

 

Imagine if Fusilier Rigby had been armed. Or others nearby in a position to intervene?

[Born Hunter 17,952]

 

 

Ya know, I have a lot of pride in how civilised we are as a nation, our sense of 'correct & properness'. But we've let it rule us imo to the point of blind civil obedience! As much as we cringe at our 'in your face' bold American cousins they don't stand for any overbearing government official telling them how to live.

 

Apathy plays a huge part. We may be civilised as a nation, but are we in decline? If British subjects were allowed to defend themselves, and others, would we see much of the violence that is now endemic in the UK?

 

Imagine if Fusilier Rigby had been armed. Or others nearby in a position to intervene?

 

 

Put it this way.... It wouldn't have happened in Texas! LOL

[Nik_B 3,791]

My freinds wife was home alone with just her daughter in Texas. Seeing an 'intruder' i.e. man in garden (could be anyone) she told the daughter to fetch the 'hogleg' (shotgun) and proceeded to blast away through the window. He said when he got home she'd shot up his swimming pool

[Born Hunter 17,952]

My freinds wife was home alone with just her daughter in Texas. Seeing an 'intruder' i.e. man in garden (could be anyone) she told the daughter to fetch the 'hogleg' (shotgun) and proceeded to blast away through the window. He said when he got home she'd shot up his swimming pool

 

Fair mistake!

 

The average Texan is similar in size to a garden swimming pool. LOL LOL