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It's not the guns that are the problem in this scenario, it's the person holding it. If they feel like they can get away with anything, no rule will help you. And even if down the line you get your day in court, you'll still be the one shot.


You might be onto something. Being able to gauge the person behind gun is probably helpful.

Long time ago in country far away, we was traveling through a soon to be former Soviet satellite country. My brother got really sick. We were worried he would die. GPS does not exist yet. Foreign country. We miraculously stumbled upon a hospital. It happened to have armed guards. They blocked the entrance. My mom got pissed and started walking towards them with my brother in her arms. Rifle was raised, but guard ended flat on the floor as my mom pushed him out of the way. My dad followed with an embarrassed hand gestures that he hoped meant 'sorry, she is a little preoccupied now'. Nothing happened. Brother didn't die either. We drove forth.

How you handle yourself matters; doubly so in a time of actual crisis.

edit: Don't be an idiot rule applies. Sensible person will not storm armed guards just because you read a testimonial on the net.

<< no rule will help you.

What do you propose then, because I assure you the world without rules will not be a world people will want to exist in for long?




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