Repeal laws on permits for mace & pistols
I don't own either, obviously, but when I see stuff like this I can't help but wonder if the area would have a lot less brazen street crime if there was a higher probability of victims being able to defend themselves. At least the UB police are very good at reporting almost every single violent crime that occurs so people know the problem is out there.
But the solution has to be more than transparency in reporting violent street crime. It is obvious that criminals out there don't fear the police, given the time it takes for them to respond. How many instances of robberies have there been where the victim gets hurt, even if they comply and give in?
It's time to repeal the ridiculous laws requiring background forms for mace purchase and arbitrary gun licenses for pistols. Thoughts?
On a side note: Anybody ever go to Erie, PA? 6" across the border and every other store is selling pistols and mace.
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UB Police Investigating strong-arm robbery on South Campus
Release Date: February 4, 2009
University Police are investigating a strong-arm robbery that occurred on Feb. 3, 2009, at approximately 7:55 p.m. in the Main/Bailey Parking Lot on the University at Buffalo South (Main Street) Campus.
The victim was approached from behind and assaulted by a group described as four black males, 5-feet 10-inches to 6-feet tall, in their late teens to early 20s and all wearing dark clothing.
PS - Sorry if this is the wrong forum.
or..make sure you put a weapon of somekind in their hand
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Truthdetector
I agree with Citizen. I also own both, and have the training to back both up. Just because you buy ice skates doesn't mean you can play hockey. You need training.
Years ago, when I was going thru the NY (Erie County) permit process the two detectives that came to my house for an interview basically laughed at the process. They said if I really wanted a gun that they could take me into the city and have me hooked up in 15 minutes for less than $100.00. It was their opinion that they would probably never arrest a licensed gun owner for a violent attack.
They also left me with two pieces of advice.
1. If you do have to shoot someone in self defense make sure that there is only one side of a story. (center mass!)2. If you do have to shoot someone in defense of your home make sure the body is inside before the cops show up.
"BETTER to be judged by 12 of your peers...than carried by 6":o