Pacifier

yep, we all know how low the crime and murder rates in the US are....

and since i know it i will make sure that you have no time to fight me, i will shoot first...

that is IMO the problem with guns, the "start level" of violence is higher, it is easier to start a fighting. Like the article said the burglar will also be in panic and if he thinks you are armed he will probably panicly start shooting first.

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