| Self defense in our coaches [message #295837] |
Sat, 20 February 2016 13:55  |
kerry pinkerton
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Registered: July 2012
Location: Harvest, Al
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I didn't want to hijack the current thread any more than it already is but have something to say. There are many folks in this community and other RV communities that have firearms in their coaches. I have no problem whatsoever with this.
What I do have a concern with is folks using a firearm in a defense situation that really have no idea how to use it and little chance they will hit what they intend to hit, especially in a stress situation. A jacketed bullet of almost any caliber from 380 up will easily go through your motorhome and a couple more before it expends enough energy to stop unless you are lucky enough to hit one of the more substantial components like rib or fridge. A missed shot could easily end up somewhere you did not intend with bad results for all concerned.
If you own a firearm, please, PLEASE get some training and experience. If nothing else, buy a couple boxes of bullets and go to the local range and shoot some cardboard. If you can't put holes in center mass at 10' you might want to rethink things. Training is available most everywhere.
And please be aware of the gun laws of where you are going to be traveling. I won't be going to NJ and several other states on general principals.
As far as firearms alternatives go, investigate wasp spray. 20' stream, instantly incapacitating, legal most states afaik.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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