Are you a Democrat, Republican, or a Southerner??

Cyber Wolf · 10-28-2011, 04:30 PM

Here in VA, you wouldn't get a 'good job citizen' response after shooting someone in your home. And VA is known for its gun-friendliness. They would want to know the circumstances first before arbitrarily patting you on the metaphorical back. Killing the perp creates more paperwork than a home invasion. And then you better make sure you're a stellar citizen ahead of the potential manslaughter charge you'll have to defend yourself against (where, if you can prove it was a self defense act, then no harm, no foul, other than your time and legal fees). As an individual, a cop may praise you or agree with your actions, but in terms being agents of the law, there's still the paperwork.

Basically, you can have a gun in your home, you can carry it openly or carry it concealed with a permit, but if you're going to use it, you better be damn sure it's a responsible discharge. If you're ready to deal with the aftermath, have at it. If you're not, things will suck either way.

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10-28-2011, 04:30 PM	#40
Cyber Wolf As stable as a ring of PU-239 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On a huge rock covered in water, highly advanced moss and 7 billion parasites Posts: 1,264	Here in VA, you wouldn't get a 'good job citizen' response after shooting someone in your home. And VA is known for its gun-friendliness. They would want to know the circumstances first before arbitrarily patting you on the metaphorical back. Killing the perp creates more paperwork than a home invasion. And then you better make sure you're a stellar citizen ahead of the potential manslaughter charge you'll have to defend yourself against (where, if you can prove it was a self defense act, then no harm, no foul, other than your time and legal fees). As an individual, a cop may praise you or agree with your actions, but in terms being agents of the law, there's still the paperwork. Basically, you can have a gun in your home, you can carry it openly or carry it concealed with a permit, but if you're going to use it, you better be damn sure it's a responsible discharge. If you're ready to deal with the aftermath, have at it. If you're not, things will suck either way. __________________ "I don't see what's so triffic about creating people as people and then getting' upset 'cos they act like people." ~Adam Young, Good Omens "I don't see why it matters what is written. Not when it's about people. It can always be crossed out." ~Adam Young, Good Omens

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