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Gun Control & RKBA

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4. Yikes.

Mon Jan 10, 2022, 06:02 PM

Jan 2022

I just can’t fathom the logic that led to the UK’s draconian restrictions on self defense, even in one’s own home.

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How special unweird Jan 2022 #1

Seems like a bad idea on many fronts.... TheRealNorth Jan 2022 #2

Not to mention that the idea of using it for self defense is laughable. Dial H For Hero Jan 2022 #3

Yikes. PTWB Jan 2022 #4

Anything that generates more the 12 ft lbs requires a Firearms Certificate. Dial H For Hero Jan 2022 #8

Ahhh...I didn't know if it was the "air" part... ret5hd Jan 2022 #9

A half decent punch sarisataka Jan 2022 #10

Self defense in the UK. LiberatedUSA Jan 2022 #11

Message auto-removed Name removed Feb 2022 #12