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Cyclist attacked by 3, shoots 2

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Dan W:
I have merged all the threads on this subject.

Let's try to avoid the duplicate posts

Wildgoose:
When I was in my youth I could and did defend myself with fists or a good knife. Now that I am in my 60's I am not able to do so anymore. Three young thugs could easily take me down and either cripple or kill me. I am just not that fast or strong any more. I doubt I would ever be able to recover from a severe beating either. So now I carry a gun. And if I can in such a situation I will use it. I don't care why someone would attack me or what age they are, I am just not prepared to give what time I have left in this life to someone who thinks I am going to be an easy target. I truly hope to God this never happens but if it does I want to at least have a chance to stop it.

armed and humorous:
Well put, Wildgoose, and there are many of us in that same boat who agree with you.

unfy:
re: age of the attacker

That was something brought up in sjwsti's self defense class.... was being able to draw and discharge your weapon on a kid if the situation required it.  Some 12 year old punk or something etc.  I am NOT a 'think of the children' kind of guy but do like kids and have one of my own (and lost one as an infant) and it .... was something that took a week or so to grapple with.  Had to just lay out clean and flat that self defense is self defense.... it's not about the other party, it's about SELF :D

DanClrk51:
I say good riddance. Sounds like Julias Johnson was on his way to becoming an outstanding citizen......NOT

It doesn't matter what age they are, armed or unarmed, or how many, even if its just one. If you are down and they are assaulting you thats a "in fear of my life situation" whether you are 20yrs old or 65.

Also Pennsylvania has the stand your ground law which means you don't have to retreat.

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