john wrote:

On 04 Apr 2004 20:00:19 GMT, Bert Hyman wrote:

In "Marie Lewis"
wrote:

"Bert Hyman" wrote in message

In nobody wrote:

Your handgun serves only one purpose: to kill or seriously injur a
human.

Really? Do tell.

He has done so.

If you think he has, you're wrong.

Well, hymen, why don't you explain to us the purpose of your handgun.

The purpose of my guns were hunting, which I no
longer do, and "plinking", shooting cans or targets
and such.

I have no intention of shooting anyone. Massachusetts
law doesn't let you off the hook if you shoot someone
that has broken into your home. You are required to
leave the premises if escape is possible.

Only if escape is not possible, and you have good reasons
to believe your life, or the lives of persons in the
premises are in danger, is shooting a legally viable
option.

There is no doubt a "feeling" of being protected in
having a gun on premises, but for most persons, I'd be
very surprised if there is actual intent to shoot someone
breaking into their home or threatening their person.

In fact, the fast majority of gun incidents involve the
bad guy leaving the scene once a gun makes its appearance.
No shots fired at all!


SMH