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Sociopathic cousin

Discussion in 'Other Family Law Matters' started by Nick35, Oct 21, 2019.

  1. zddoodah

    zddoodah Well-Known Member

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    I still can't tell what this has to do with you, but all you've described is that Jessica sent your mother (not you) a bunch of mean texts. That's not legally actionable.
     
  2. PayrollHRGuy

    PayrollHRGuy Well-Known Member

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    Please explain how mentioning in a forum or elsewhere purchasing a firearm legally for self-protection could get the OP's but locked up.
     
  3. Nick35

    Nick35 Law Topic Starter New Member

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    I’m not getting it to do anything to her, we just genuinely fear for the safteyof our family and we want to get a firearm in case anything happens. This lady is crazy. There’s nothing wrong with getting my FOID card and a firearm because I think someone may be a potential threat. I do not want to use it but if she tries to break in or threaten our family, I want to make sure we are protected.
     
  4. army judge

    army judge Super Moderator

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    Generally calling 911 or improving your home security efforts is better than an amateur carrying a loaded firearm.

    Shooting a paper target doesn't mean one can or should shoot a human being, even a lunatic.
     
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  5. PayrollHRGuy

    PayrollHRGuy Well-Known Member

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    What do you think the police response time averages in the OP's area?

    A firearm and some training is the best home security.
     
  6. Nick35

    Nick35 Law Topic Starter New Member

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    Probably 2-4 minutes
     
  7. PayrollHRGuy

    PayrollHRGuy Well-Known Member

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    That isn't bad but it is still a lot of time for bad things to happen.

    If you do buy a firearm do get training. They aren't magic and an unskilled user is a bad thing.
     
  8. army judge

    army judge Super Moderator

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    I have no idea, nor do I care.

    I have tried cases where even a trained amateur shot one of their family members, while the intruder made good his escape.

    I tried one case where the "trained" shooter shot himself in his foot.

    I tried another case where the shooter shot someone in another apartment, as his .303 slug ripped through his living room wall, striking an innocent neighbor.
    The intruder made good his escape.

    Citizen firearms owners are trained on paper targets.
    None are trained by killing human beings, even police officers and military personnel.
    Don't think just because you can hit a bullseye, that you could/would pop a cap in a human being.

    I've done both, and have no problem doing again.

    That said, busting a cap in human being becomes instinctual, and has nothing to do with completing a firearms safety course, or even obtaining a carry permit.
     
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  9. Disabled Vet

    Disabled Vet Well-Known Member

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    As i stated.... Her comment that they are getting a firearm to protect themselves. In the event that they used it against this person. the cops could attempt to say they planned this shooting. A lot would depend on how the shooting took place. Back my in day... People would give each other ass whippings instead of shooting them. Taking a life isn't easy. It should be the very last resort and only if your life is in danger.
     
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  10. cbg

    cbg Super Moderator

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    Whether Jessica is or is not a sociopath is legally irrelevant. The laws are not different for sociopaths than other people.

    Nick, if you want to get a firearm, get a firearm (though please also get some training in how to use it and on firearm safety). But I can't see that Jessica has done anything for which you are able to take legal action.
     
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  11. leslie82

    leslie82 Well-Known Member

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    Lol Ok.
     
  12. Nick35

    Nick35 Law Topic Starter New Member

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    absolutely. I may be a 21 year old but im a little more well put together for my age. I understand that having a firearm is a responsibility and that I could easily take another persons life if I misuse it.

    I had a cousin who had a friend who got one and he was showing it off and he removed the magazine and pointed it at him and pulled the trigger. Killed him instantly. Im not getting one to show off, just self defense since she has been in our house for 6 months. She's a lunatic and my mom isn't physically strong, or quick thinking on her feet when an unexpected threat arises. Im the opposite. As soon as an unexpected threat arises, I immediately think about
    A. what can I do that is within my protection from the law, and when can I do it
    B. how can I keep the situation from escalating and make sure no one is harmed.

    If it comes to using the firearm for self defense, I am mentally and physically ready to pull the trigger. I guarantee my mom, who is very compassionate and caring and low in emotional intelligence(not being demeaning, she just lets her emotions control her whereas I approach everything from a logical, straightforward point of view) , will not be able to cope with taking someone else life, even if it means protecting her own.
     
  13. adjusterjack

    adjusterjack Super Moderator

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    Nick, if you have more to say on this topic, keep it to this thread. One topic, one thread is the rule here.
     

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