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Gun Control Reform Activism

MichMan

(13,837 posts)

6. People should put a sign on the door saying "Gun Free Home"

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Mon Jan 31, 2022, 03:46 PM

Jan 2022

Criminals would see there were no guns to steal and might move on to the next house.

Just like people used to do back in the day with cars without a car stereo to deter thieves.

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This Doctor says don't buy into the myth of owning a gun for self-defense: [View all] CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2022 OP

Would burglars, robbers, and rapists be bolder if they knew exboyfil Jan 2022 #1

I have no idea if they would be more bold. Many families have alarm systems. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2022 #2

I have a large loud dog leftieNanner Jan 2022 #3

Last phrase -- gunz overall negative -- is key. But gun-humpers are hero wannabes, George Zimmerman Hoyt Jan 2022 #4

The answer to your first question is a resounding NO! AndyS Jan 2022 #5

There is some truth to that, but then one would have to ask... TreasonousBastard Jan 2022 #7

But do we actually KNOW that there's any truth to that? ShazzieB Jan 2022 #12

We don't lnow, as number of replies here acknowledge. TreasonousBastard Jan 2022 #13

Burglers and robbers will come by when you're not home. paleotn Jan 2022 #8

People should put a sign on the door saying "Gun Free Home" MichMan Jan 2022 #6

My brother in law has several guns, he has for 50+ years. I once asked him why he has them... George II Jan 2022 #9

A bit of confirmation bias going on... harumph Jan 2022 #10

We all grew up watching westerns, cop shows, and war movies. Thunderbeast Jan 2022 #11

rise of the semi automatic, 60's - 90's jimmy the one Mar 2022 #14

The gunners know this and they say it anyway. They don't care; just don't take their precious guns away. CTyankee Nov 2023 #15