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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 09:27 PM
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Thought I would share this with everyone.

So I saw this on the local news tonight. A local woman's corvette got shot out last night. A little scarry since I frequent that road myself.




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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Qwik01
Thought I would share this with everyone.

So I saw this on the local news tonight. A local woman's corvette got shot out last night. A little scarry since I frequent that road myself.




http://www.nbc12.com/story/16419837/...southpark-mall


Nuts are everywhere! I haven't shot at but I had a nut throw a rock at my car, ( and was hit by same), on a busy street here in my home town while waiting at a light. The a$$hole was going the other way and I was pinned in so I couldn't react in time to do anything.


Just glad the lady in question wasn't hurt no matter what happened.


I carry, but I won't unload unless life and limb are threatened!
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 10:22 PM
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That's some scary stuff. Lucky she wasn't hit. And would be nice if they could find out who fired the shot.
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 10:55 PM
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That's crazy. You're just not safe anywhere anymore.
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 10:56 PM
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Bummer - nut cases everywhere I guess!

Thanks,Matt
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 11:23 PM
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I'm scared to drive through there anymore.
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Qwik01
I'm scared to drive through there anymore.

Pick another route! It will only get worse!
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Glad it turned out ok,,the car can be fixed,,but a life is irreplaceable!!
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Originally Posted by Silverbullet00
Pick another route! It will only get worse!
They said she was shot at around 5. I went through there around 4:50 yesterday!!!
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Burglars have been starting to break into houses around here with the owners present. I've been thinking of getting a handgun and learning to use it. My neighbor has a whole arsenal and goes to the range reguarly so I'd have someone to teach me.
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Yikes!!
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Burglars have been starting to break into houses around here with the owners present. I've been thinking of getting a handgun and learning to use it. My neighbor has a whole arsenal and goes to the range reguarly so I'd have someone to teach me.
Skip the handgun and get a 12ga pump
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[QUOTE=Silverbullet00

I carry, but I won't unload unless life and limb are threatened![/QUOTE]

I agree with you and also "carry". BUT, If some "A" hole shoots at me I will feel threatened an will not hesitate to retaliate.
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There are more and more roads that are becoming too dangerous to drive through in just about every metro area in this country . Sad really.

It keeps getting worse too.
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Scary stuff

We only allow our criminals to own guns in England
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I carry concealed and will not hesitate to shoot anyone who threatens my life.
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Originally Posted by fendermender
Burglars have been starting to break into houses around here with the owners present. I've been thinking of getting a handgun and learning to use it. My neighbor has a whole arsenal and goes to the range reguarly so I'd have someone to teach me.
Get a dog and a beware of dog sign. Burglers skip houses that bark.
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Originally Posted by fendermender
Burglars have been starting to break into houses around here with the owners present. I've been thinking of getting a handgun and learning to use it. My neighbor has a whole arsenal and goes to the range reguarly so I'd have someone to teach me.
Sounds like a plan to me. Go for it, I doubt that you'll be sorry.
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