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So, the latest neologism is "firearmed" eh? (Nothing artificial like "hoplophobe", of course.)
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I got sick of writing armed with a firearm. It seemed to repetitive. Its also far more understandable (it does contain both words, I’m sure if I showed both around I know which people would have an easier time guessing the meaning of) than a word that is not even in the oxford dictionary.
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Just imagine how much better off you'll be empty-hand against an armed assailant, just as long as he's not "firearmed". As if a law is going to stop him if he thinks he needs a gun. But of course he doesn't, because he knows *you* won't be "firearmed". Maybe he'll be nice and just use CS...or a ceramic knife...or a baseball bat.
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This is where ill draw the line at supporting my countries laws. The fact we cannot get legal access to non-lethal weapons like CS gas I think *is* a bad thing. The fact we cannot carry firearms for self defense is a good thing.
As for baseball bats...they're rather hard to conceal.