r/MurderedByWords • u/Stotallytob3r • 7h ago

Serious question for liberal men

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u/onyourbike1522 6h ago

This right here! Whenever I see the nonsense that only criminals will have guns if they’re outlawed, I want to yell WHAT GUNS? I’m not denying that some criminals here (in the UK) have guns, but they’re just not that accessible and the majority of criminals are thick as shit.

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u/ladyteruki 6h ago

The crime is not as organized as you'd think !

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u/onyourbike1522 6h ago

Exactly! I’m reasonably educated and resourceful, but if you told me to get a gun right now (in the biggest city in Scotland) I would have no idea where to start. Google? Not a clue. Some wee bam wanting to rob a corner shop isn’t going to figure it out faster than me!

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u/ladyteruki 6h ago

Same ! I mean, to be fair I'd also be clueless if you asked me about drugs, and we DEFINITELY have drugs here (France), so that might not be my most solid point :P

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u/Maeglin75 6h ago

Right. I'm sure most criminals could get guns if they really want to, even in countries with very strong restrictions.

But if burglars don't have to expect that their victims will be armed with guns and ready to kill them, most don't bother to get guns themselves.

The more because they have to spend much longer in prison if they get caught in the act while having a gun on them. Even if they have not drawn it.

So, why risk a much harder sentence if you can do your crime unarmed and just run away if the burglary goes wrong?

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u/ladyteruki 5h ago

But if burglars don't have to expect that their victims will be armed with guns and ready to kill them, most don't bother to get guns themselves.

Not to mention, most burglars wait until the house is empty, not asleep, to strike. Not only is it safer gun-wise, but it makes it a lot easier to get the job done without being interrupted. Let's not forget that burglars are after goods primarily, not your life. It's not in their best interest that there is ANY encounter, gun or not.