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Originally Posted by dksuddeth
if the threat of lethal force (by way of the intended victim having an effective means of defense) is enough to stop violent assault, how does that make everyone less safe?
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I think the proper scenario plays out, in the OP's post, such that A aggresses, B pulls weapon to stop A's aggression, A pulls out shotty and everyone shoots and dies. (The Escalation Scenario).
Of course, that's not the only weapon-involved scenario, just one in which a weapon may make every one less safe.
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I think the OP makes a good point. It certainly does not make gun owners feel like 'god.' BUT, there is certain security in knowing that I have a strong means of defense should someone attempt to rob me in some parking lot.
So, I'll concede: One factor in gun ownership, for me, stems from a sense of security a weapon provides.
