pulled my gun last night

found this as example..1st, 2nd, 3rd paragraphs kinda explain:

the DA is more likely to prosecute a shaky case of self-defense if the weapon was politically incorrect, and jurors in Philadelphia are more likely to believe the continuing propaganda that owning a semi "assault weapon" means that you were just waiting for a chance to kill someone.

Furthermore, even if you skate past the criminal case, there will be a Wrongful Death civil case waiting for you, brought by the perp's heirs. They will argue that you used excessive force. Remember that OJ Simpson was acquitted in criminal court, but found liable in civil court. He lost everything except what Florida law protects.

In civil court, this rifle will be described as a "weapon of war" used on poor little Rufus McInnocent, who was just offering to pay you for accidentally breaking your window at 3 AM during his night baseball game, when you opened up with your "illegal for deer hunting because it shreds the meat" evil-looking Semi Automatic Assault Rifle. His many priors for burglaries and drugs will be inadmissible, and every one of these thugs seems to have a school photo in which he looks very uncriminal; that photo will be on an easel in court. Not his various mug shots.

Philadelphia juries are notorious for throwing money at pathetic plaintiffs, they seem to feel that money grows on insurance companies and rich folks just so that poor people can take some from time to time; which is why the local courts had to change the rules to keep plaintiffs from picking Philly courts when, for example, the plaintiff was in Lehigh County, the defendant was in Montgomery county, and the incident happened in Bucks County. If the shooting happens in Philadelphia, you'll get a Philadelphia jury, and they will probably find you liable for using excessive force.

If it's the only gun handy as the axe-wielding maniac attacks your kids, then go ahead and shoot. But if you're figuring out which gun to load and stick next to your bed, pick a shotgun or a pistol. And not that "tactical" shotgun with the CAR-15 stock and laser sight that people seem to want to stick on everything, use a hunting shotgun with walnut furniture and standard ammo.

 

I'll go get one from Walmart tomorrow

 

dont think they sell those guns at wal mart

 

Cops: minutes away when seconds count.

 

I wasn't serious

 

I dont know why you are talking about philadelphia for, what does that have to do with anything?
and I dont know were you got "illegal for deer hunting because it shreds the meat" evil-looking Semi Automatic Assault Rifle". I know in Texas it IS legal to hunt with a semi auto rifle.
You use your black powder musket and hope that it works...I'll use my XD.40 and KNOW that if i do need to use it, it will work.

Did you join Tacomaworld to judge my actions and tell me how I'm wrong? Do you even own a tacoma?

 

once that AR bullet went through the intruder... and also through the neighbor or even your own child then yes you would be asked why the AR...i doubt drywall will stop the 556 bullet

 

Have you ever shot an AR? I see your from TN. go shoot one, its fun. stop being such a debbie downer, man. It's friday, lighten up.

 

Re-read previous post... I own a AR...Id just hate to see someone trying to protect their house and end up killing innocent person across the street...thats all im saying

 

Alright man, It just felt like you were in here to tell me how I was wrong and bash gun owners. We have all seen it done here before. Some new guy will come in telling the OP how wrong they were and what they did was wrong and then turns into a shit fest and the thread gets locked.

 

Not at all! Im a gun owner I have 2 gun safes full, and shoot often. If you wanna use your AR thats cool...but do you see my point of the bullet penetrating the intruder and also walls? thats all i was saying. Didnt mean to come off as a Know it all or Mr. perfect.

 

That the European response. Many Americans choose to defend themselves. Police rarely prevent crime. They usually get there afterward to make the report. You or your wife or kids could be dead by then.

 

It's all good man. Yea I see what your saying and I do agree with you. A week after the incident I went out and bought my pistol

 

does your XD have the match grade barell?

 

I have no clue, It's just the service model

 

It does not have one. Only the XDms come with match barrels.

 

gotcha'

I want two more pistols, a revolver for the wife and a 1911 stlye .45 for myself.
wait, three more....I want a sub for concealed carry

 

Do a grip chop on your service and buy some subcompact mags.