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Post by Cambist on Jun 26, 2008 9:44:30 GMT -5
NEWS ALERT The Wall Street Journal
June 26, 2008
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Americans have a right to own guns for self-defense and hunting, the justices' first definitive pronouncement on gun rights in U.S. history.
The court's 5-4 ruling strikes down the District of Columbia's 32-year-old ban on handguns as incompatible with gun rights under the Second Amendment. The decision goes further than even the Bush administration wanted, but probably leaves most firearms laws intact.
I think NYC is going to be next.
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Post by dappa on Jun 26, 2008 18:21:41 GMT -5
I think they got this one somewhat corect
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Post by Vudu_Prince on Jun 26, 2008 18:48:00 GMT -5
Yes they got this one right because why would you fight crime but banning handguns which will affect the public's right to defend themselves.
Like what criminal will have a registered fire arm?
They keep trying to strip the people of they right to defend themselves.
Just like BF said a people who give up freedom for security deserve neither.
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Post by THE emPRISS on Jun 26, 2008 21:47:52 GMT -5
YEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!
Imma be a bang bang shootem up somebody....
You know they dont F'd up now, dont ya?
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Post by JaineDough on Jun 26, 2008 22:06:30 GMT -5
as if dc doesnt have enough issues.....sigh
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Post by THE emPRISS on Jun 26, 2008 22:16:45 GMT -5
LOL @ JD
Im VA born and bred...we are born with a double barrell! LOL... my dad tried to give me one of his guns when I moved and my mom was like, "Umm....that child, with her temper, does NOT need a gun." Momma knows best....but DC done F'd up now boy!!
<-- will double check VP's info and be the first one in line for one
LOL
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Post by Search1906 on Jun 27, 2008 7:58:06 GMT -5
Its been proven that places where the citizens are allowed to have guns have less crime. When everyone is packing folks are less likely to run up in houses or on people because they know they can get plugged. I like the ruling. Now if MD would just allow folks to have a carry license I'll be straight.
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Post by Cambist on Jun 27, 2008 9:45:59 GMT -5
They still will have regulations and restrictions so tight that it will be hard to get a handgun.
My problem with handgun bans is that you cannot ban handguns in D.C. and not ban them in the surrounding areas! That's just fucking stupid. If there is to be a handgun ban, it must be a regional ban.
I'm from the dirty. Home of pick up trucks, whisky and shotgun rifles so I understand someone wanting to own a gun to protect themselves.
This is going to empower the NRA though. Y'all know they are fighting to make college campus' recognize handgun permits. Hmmm....
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Post by Search1906 on Jun 27, 2008 11:19:20 GMT -5
Well I figure if I can get a security clearance I can get a gun permit. LOL
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Post by JaineDough on Jun 27, 2008 11:40:16 GMT -5
Its been proven that places where the citizens are allowed to have guns have less crime. When everyone is packing folks are less likely to run up in houses or on people because they know they can get plugged. I like the ruling. Now if MD would just allow folks to have a carry license I'll be straight. Ima call bullshit on this one. Now i know u been to dc before. I have a strong feeling that dc is gonna be worse! Niggas round here dont know how to act no as it is..... scared for my life. oh well sorta. in the case of the female who was killed because she didnt respond back to a pass made at her.....that was just so wrong. guys here in dc are so damn aggressive and think that theyre so fly and blah blah blah....so i can see this happening . shit you n ever kno
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Post by Search1906 on Jun 27, 2008 11:55:50 GMT -5
Jaine...the thing is criminals aren't getting guns the legal way so they don't count. If law abiding citizens had guns it would deter some of these yokels from being so bold. Most cats aren't crazy enough to run up in a house they think or know has guns in it because they don't want to get shot.
Out west where there are still towns that let you carry guns you don't have half the problems because people are on an even playing field. I know if I am carrying and someone else is carrying if they have sense they will think twice before trying to catch me slipping if they know I could be packing and legally.
you have to change your mindset. These laws aren't for criminals/lawbreakers...they don't follow or care about the law anyway so its null and void to them. This is for people like you and me who shouldn't be handcuffed from protecting ourselves or our families.
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Post by THE emPRISS on Jun 27, 2008 12:11:57 GMT -5
Its been proven that places where the citizens are allowed to have guns have less crime. When everyone is packing folks are less likely to run up in houses or on people because they know they can get plugged. I like the ruling. Now if MD would just allow folks to have a carry license I'll be straight. Ima call bullshit on this one. Now i know u been to dc before. I have a strong feeling that dc is gonna be worse! Niggas round here dont know how to act no as it is..... scared for my life. oh well sorta. in the case of the female who was killed because she didnt respond back to a pass made at her.....that was just so wrong. guys here in dc are so damn aggressive and think that theyre so fly and blah blah blah....so i can see this happening . shit you n ever kno The legality of handguns wont change that. The knuckleheads who have them now have them illegally...and Im sure they arent going to decide to comport with the law now....lol The only people who are at risk are the law abiding citizens. If someone wants a gun, they'll get one but they may think twice if the know that Debbie Do-gooder may have one..it'll be more "A gun in ya face and thats allya can comeup wit!?" ...man, I wish I was in VA where I could put it on the dashboard. Whoyawanmesswit ?
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Post by Search1906 on Jun 27, 2008 12:13:08 GMT -5
^^^ This is the reason we are homies. LOL
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Post by dappa on Jun 27, 2008 14:16:33 GMT -5
"the handgun is Americans' preferred weapon of self-defense in part because "it can be pointed at a burglar with one hand while the other hand dials the police." - Justice Scalia
Sounds good to me.
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Post by Search1906 on Jun 27, 2008 14:30:13 GMT -5
Scalia is a trip. I am with him on that one too.
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Post by THE emPRISS on Jun 30, 2008 7:34:52 GMT -5
I heard the area gun stores were FLOODED this weekend with DC residents trying to strap up...lol...the gun stores asked folks to wait 30 days to give DC an opportunity to decide which handguns will be legal.
Guess who'll be at the shop on July 27?
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Post by jay0heavenly on Jun 30, 2008 10:01:27 GMT -5
haha... speaking of biscuits... I'm bout to go to the gun range this month with my cousins/brother...sort of a nice, peaceful family moment at the gun range lol. I'm in the market for a Safe with fingerprint detection, and a nice handgun... preferably 9mm. Any suggestions? I was thinking a Beretta, but who knows, maybe even a Desert Eagle
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Post by Cambist on Jun 30, 2008 10:12:44 GMT -5
Ever shot a DE?
Here's the scenario:
Jay: Look here Mr. Robber Man...I've got a Desert Eagle! I can blow you away!
Robber: All I have is this .380...
**Jay pulls out his DE and PULLs off one round...missing** **BLAM**
**Robber squeezes off the entire clip and reloads before Jay can even sight another round**
See how a DE isn't a good idea? LOL!!
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Post by Search1906 on Jun 30, 2008 10:16:05 GMT -5
Jay are you planning on getting you tool consecrated? ;D LOL
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Post by jay0heavenly on Jun 30, 2008 11:42:21 GMT -5
Ever shot a DE? Here's the scenario: Jay: Look here Mr. Robber Man...I've got a Desert Eagle! I can blow you away! Robber: All I have is this .380... **Jay pulls out his DE and PULLs off one round...missing** **BLAM** **Robber squeezes off the entire clip and reloads before Jay can even sight another round** See how a DE isn't a good idea? LOL!! HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA Maybe its not a good idea then ;D
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Post by jay0heavenly on Jun 30, 2008 11:43:13 GMT -5
Jay are you planning on getting you tool consecrated? ;D LOL You know it! LOL...instead of cleaning it with WD-40, I'm gonna put some anointed olive oil on that bad boy! LOL
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Post by THE emPRISS on Jun 30, 2008 12:01:07 GMT -5
Oooh oooh whats a good one for me?! Not too much kick but something sweet so I can say "See, hell-o to my likkle friend!?"
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Post by Search1906 on Jun 30, 2008 12:13:01 GMT -5
Jay are you planning on getting you tool consecrated? ;D LOL You know it! LOL...instead of cleaning it with WD-40, I'm gonna put some anointed olive oil on that bad boy! LOL Now that is funny.
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Post by happy1 on Jun 30, 2008 12:13:17 GMT -5
@priss - .32 Revolver.
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Post by Search1906 on Jun 30, 2008 12:28:34 GMT -5
Yeah priss if you haven't had a gun before that is a good starter piece.
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Post by THE emPRISS on Jun 30, 2008 13:21:57 GMT -5
will it go ratt-a-tatt-tatt?
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Post by Search1906 on Jun 30, 2008 13:23:19 GMT -5
Um nah its a revolver but its easier to handle if you are a beginner. Roll with that until you get comfortable with it and then you can upgrade. LOL @ ratta tat tat.
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Post by jay0heavenly on Jun 30, 2008 13:27:33 GMT -5
will it go ratt-a-tatt-tatt? LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
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Post by THE emPRISS on Jun 30, 2008 13:30:55 GMT -5
I need something more automatic...lol... Oozie? No? lol
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Post by Cambist on Jun 30, 2008 13:40:27 GMT -5
A .32 revolver is good because it's light weight, cheap, poweful and makes a lot of noise.
The Warden has one....the Saturday Night Special.
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