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Originally Posted by Manx
I understand the premise - but I do not see that example as practical.
Does anyone refrain from defending their life because they believe they will be arrested for defending their life? Is it even approaching common for someone to be arrested for defending their life?
I think not. So the legislation is attempting to address a non-problem, thereby advocating violence instead of avoidance.
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uh, here in NY, a mugger could blow half of my head off, and if I use my dying breath to summon the strength to shoot him, and somehow I survive, I WILL be going before a Grand Jury.
I wonder if this will help to clear up the absolutely laughable civil suits that inevitably occur when a person uses a firearm to defend themselves against an attacker.