Re: Bullet in the radio

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From: Chris McLeod
Date: Sat, 30 Dec 1995 00:00

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af090@freenet.hamilton.on.ca (Alex Matan) wrote:

>Let's keep in mind that the criminal does not neccesarily have to shoot
>the gun when using it in a robbery/rape/etc.; therefore a steady source of
>ammunition is not a great problem for the criminal. OTOH, it is a problem
>for hunters and target shooters whose ammo supply dries up whenever the
>gun is used. A gun is threatening whether it is loaded or not. 
>Like they told us in my Hunter Safety Course, the gun is to be 
>considered loaded until YOU have checked it.
>The victim of a crime is not going to ascertain whether the criminal's 
>gun is loaded, it is best to assume the worst.

You should always handle firearms as though they were loaded even
after you physically check.  The most dangerous firearm is the one
that is not loaded.


Chris McLeod.
chris.mcleod@sasknet.sk.ca

    "I do not expect this bill to have any effect on violent
    crime in Canada."
                                           -Allan Rock.
                                            Minister of Justice.

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From: chris.mcleod@sasknet.sk.ca (Chris McLeod)
Subject: Re: Bullet in the radio
Date: 1995/12/30
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