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Ripsnort · « **on:** February 03, 2004, 11:10:45 AM »

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Seniors Pack Heat for Protection

Tuesday, February 03, 2004

Dorothy Maddock's eyes aren't what they used to be and she's hard of hearing, but like many seniors she refuses to be a victim and is packing heat for protection.

"The idiots that are out there, they don't care about us, what we have," said retiree Maddock. "They'd just as soon kill us for a buck than look at us."

Another gun-toting senior agreed, "I can't run and I can't fight them," said Terry Shown.

According to national studies, for the first time in history Americans 65 years old and up are more likely to own a gun than any other age group -- 37 percent, irrespective of race and income.

"The elderly have always been an attractive set of victims for criminals to attack because they offer relatively little resistance," said John Lott, of the American Enterprise Institute (search).

Forty-six states now let citizens carry concealed weapons (search), but is it safe for seniors whose hand and eye coordination isn't what it used to be to own a firearm? Haddock and friends say it's their right and they aren't taking any chances.

gofaster · « **Reply #1 on:** February 03, 2004, 11:17:41 AM »

What I say:
"Do you know the way to Well Street?"

What she hears:
"Give me your money or else, sweetie!"

GtoRA2 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 03, 2004, 11:24:17 AM »

I like this...

Just do not let them drive!!

For most women and old people a gun is the only defense from an atacker.

Maniac · « **Reply #3 on:** February 03, 2004, 11:57:11 AM »

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For most women and old people a gun is the only defense from an atacker.

Alot of purse snatchers are gonna be shot lol!

Saurdaukar · « **Reply #4 on:** February 03, 2004, 12:04:14 PM »

Hmm... Id be in favor of this if they were REQUIRED to take a series of classes.

The thought of seniors driving irks me... carrying is slightly more concerning.

On the surface, however, good for them for taking matters into their own hands and accepting the responsibility for their wellbeing.

Sox62 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 03, 2004, 12:35:58 PM »

I love it.

On a different note,CC was finally passed here in Ohio last month.Oh...what to buy...

Saurdaukar · « **Reply #6 on:** February 03, 2004, 12:53:33 PM »

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Originally posted by Sox62
what to buy...

The Colt 1911 .45 ACP.

"When you absolutely... positively... have to take out every mother****er in the room... accept no substitute."

Dago · « **Reply #7 on:** February 03, 2004, 12:56:40 PM »

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The Colt 1911 .45 ACP.

Can't go wrong with that choice! Of course there are a lot of fine weapons, and a lot of factors to consider, but the Colt .45 ACP is a great pistol.

dago

Rino · « **Reply #8 on:** February 03, 2004, 01:03:08 PM »

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Originally posted by Maniac
Alot of purse snatchers are gonna be shot lol!

Unless, of course, the gun is IN their purse

kappa · « **Reply #9 on:** February 03, 2004, 01:15:20 PM »

LoL Rino... was thinking the same thing... Of course this does open the idea of cyntex lined purses.. hehe

Nefarious · « **Reply #10 on:** February 03, 2004, 01:18:29 PM »

My Grandmother owns five hanguns, but she is also a probation officer.