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LR,
I had stated to start; "by my own life experiences and past actions too".
Rob I too saw that story but I'd thought the guy was in Sterling, VA (next town over...basically the same difference) and yeah the guy was out in the early AM 'walking' as I recall he stating when he was run up on by two BGs as he was open carrying. They disarmed him, smashed him upside the head with his own firearm, and left him laid out in the street with a head wound.
They took him blind side as he reported.
As to empirical evidence LR it will be difficult to find as much toward civilians considering the vast majority of America does not allow open carry. Even states like VA that does up until very recently would result in major problems with police if you were caught doing so even as it was technically legal.
There is though lots and lots of such evidence throughout history toward police and security guards.
Also on the street as was stated by Lima and B52, and again by my own direct experiences and past actions too I very much agree with their statements of first take out the big dog who shows his teeth. This happens everywhere everyday and not just toward persons who are armed with tools. Same goes toward alpha males by personality type and/or physical stature as well as perceived overall pack dynamic too. This is basic animal behavior.
- Janq
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"Killers who are not deterred by laws against murder are not going to be deterred by laws against guns. " - Robert A. Levy
Monday, March 12, 2007 -- Op Ed -- The Washington Post
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