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Do you know how many shots on average it takes to take down a single assailant? I'll give you a hint: more than 5. This includes the fact that, when you are f

Do you know how many shots on average it takes to take down a single assailant? I'll give you a hint: more than 5. This includes the fact that, when you are firing under pressure, you will very likely miss or not hit critical areas. Most assailants don't stop because you've hit some vital organ, they stop because of blood loss. That takes time. Bullet wounds aren't typically huge (like knife wounds can be). And let's be clear: the onus is on you to justify denying a law-abiding civilian the right to possess such a weapon. Given that we are talking about a constitutional right (one which the text clearly states "shall not be infringed") you would need to show a standard of strict scrutiny to justify denying those citizens their right.

multjoy 4y ago
>Given that we are talking about a constitutional right (one which the text clearly states "shall not be infringed") It also says "well regulated". >Bullet wounds aren't typically huge (like knife wounds can be) Someone's not seen the mess a 5.56mm round makes.
- lliamander 4y ago
  > It also says "well regulated". Which, at the time and in context, meant "properly trained". The point of the text was that an armed and trained society was necessary to preserve freedom, which is why the right to bear arms shall not be infringed. > Someone's not seen the mess a 5.56mm round makes. Sure, it's not going to be pretty. Even a 9mm (or a .22) is not going to be fun. Let me put it a different way: I've heard multiple knowledgeable people say they would rather get shot than stabbed.
- themaninthedark 4y ago
  Regulated in the 2nd definition sence of the word: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regulate https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regulate > to bring order, method, or uniformity > to regulate one's habits That being said, we should make gun safety classes low cost/ free for all interested citizens.

multjoy 4y ago

>Given that we are talking about a constitutional right (one which the text clearly states "shall not be infringed") It also says "well regulated". >Bullet wounds aren't typically huge (like knife wounds can be) Someone's not seen the mess a 5.56mm round makes.

lliamander 4y ago
> It also says "well regulated". Which, at the time and in context, meant "properly trained". The point of the text was that an armed and trained society was necessary to preserve freedom, which is why the right to bear arms shall not be infringed. > Someone's not seen the mess a 5.56mm round makes. Sure, it's not going to be pretty. Even a 9mm (or a .22) is not going to be fun. Let me put it a different way: I've heard multiple knowledgeable people say they would rather get shot than stabbed.
themaninthedark 4y ago
Regulated in the 2nd definition sence of the word: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regulate https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regulate > to bring order, method, or uniformity > to regulate one's habits That being said, we should make gun safety classes low cost/ free for all interested citizens.