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Gun Control & RKBA

DetroitLegalBeagle

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5. Any bb or pellet gun that is useful for self defense is going to be lethal, like a hunting air rifle

Reply to OneGrassRoot (Original post)

Mon Feb 10, 2025, 11:05 AM

Feb 2025

And hunting air rifles basically cost the same as real guns. Your normal non lethal air guns aren't much useful beyond trying to scare someone off. They will do absolutely nothing to stop a person.

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Serious question from someone who knows nothing...lol [View all] OneGrassRoot Feb 2025 OP

I doubt this is possible DemMedic Feb 2025 #1

Pellet weapons can be deadly. Lewis and Clark multigraincracker Feb 2025 #2

When you say deterrence, do you mean hurting someone? WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2025 #3

Yes. Maybe the term is neutralize, but not kill... OneGrassRoot Feb 2025 #4

If you're going to be firing something, you should come to terms with the fact that any shot carries a risk of killing. WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2025 #6

Okay, thank you. Honestly, I'm not as concerned about lethality against an attacker... OneGrassRoot Feb 2025 #7

Any bb or pellet gun that is useful for self defense is going to be lethal, like a hunting air rifle DetroitLegalBeagle Feb 2025 #5

Thank you all. I appreciate the replies. n/t OneGrassRoot Feb 2025 #8

My sister was shot through the arm by a pellet gun in the late 1950s. Sneederbunk Feb 2025 #9

Holy shit. n/t OneGrassRoot Feb 2025 #12

Unfortunately, your quest is futile due to physics sarisataka Feb 2025 #10

Google or search "Cheap Home Security". multigraincracker Feb 2025 #11

Yes... OneGrassRoot Feb 2025 #13

For "civil unrest", you should be prepared for a lethal scenario. yagotme Feb 2025 #14

Interesting. Thanks! n/t OneGrassRoot Feb 2025 #15

YW! yagotme Feb 2025 #16

I'd recommend being as informed as possible, best protection is based between your ears somsai Feb 2025 #17

Thank you for your thoughts... OneGrassRoot Feb 2025 #18