Let this burn in folks

https://www.kitv.com/story/41659894/state-lawmakers-propose-stricter-gun-laws-to-keep-firearms-out-of-criminals-hands

"Whether you're in the right or you're wrong, you're still going to have to go through the legal system, you're going to have to go through all this," Ballard said. "It's going to be a toll on your family, it's going to be a financial toll. Is it worth it?"

Well she isn't wrong.

Shoot someone in self defense and you are going to go through the legal system and it probably will be stressful on your family. I don't know if she was trying to push a conclusion or just trying to get people to seriously consider what it entails to actually use a firearm against someone.

But as to the question of whether it is worth it? If I save the lives of my family then yes, it is worth it.

Well she isn't wrong.

Shoot someone in self defense and you are going to go through the legal system and it probably will be stressful on your family. I don't know if she was trying to push a conclusion or just trying to get people to seriously consider what it entails to actually use a firearm against someone.

But as to the question of whether it is worth it? If I save the lives of my family then yes, it is worth it.

Shoot, shovel, shut up.

Unfortunately, most Oahu residents don't have that luxury.  Properties are way too small, neighbors so close they can
hear your toilet flush and oftentimes nosy as to what’s going on.  You know, like Mrs Gravits in Bewitched. Contrast that
to areas where you and I live where a gunshot or shots, even at night are not out of the ordinary, plenty of land and
neighbors far enough away they cannot hear my backhoe running.

Move to the BI if you can, you will love it here.

Well she isn't wrong.

Shoot someone in self defense and you are going to go through the legal system and it probably will be stressful on your family. I don't know if she was trying to push a conclusion or just trying to get people to seriously consider what it entails to actually use a firearm against someone.

But as to the question of whether it is worth it? If I save the lives of my family then yes, it is worth it.

Ditto... as mentioned earlier CCW insurance is a must..... we know she’s a political sh-t hole d-ke. Wonder what would happen to her if she’s off duty and it happens to her? Wait stupid question....

If she were mugged, her training would kick in, and she'd immediately file the necessary reports.

(She supervised the Records Section of HPD before this promotion).

Ditto... as mentioned earlier CCW insurance is a must..... we know she’s a political sh-t hole d-ke. Wonder what would happen to her if she’s off duty and it happens to her? Wait stupid question....

Not sure if she did it intentionally but the questions touches in on a real issue when it comes to dealing with threats. Fight or flight? Each has its consequences and risks. If one is going to prepare to fight they also have to be willing to fight. If you can pull out a gun but aren't ready to use it mentally it can end up being even worse.   A little off topic but an important thing to mention when talking to someone about self defense.

Not sure if she did it intentionally but the questions touches in on a real issue when it comes to dealing with threats. Fight or flight? Each has its consequences and risks. If one is going to prepare to fight they also have to be willing to fight. If you can pull out a gun but aren't ready to use it mentally it can end up being even worse.  A little off topic but an important thing to mention when talking to someone about self defense.

That's a VERY good point.  Many people think just buying a gun and having it will make them safer.   I believe that training, both physical as well as mindset is very important for self defense.  It's a topic that I discuss with every so often with like minded folks, but usually a smaller circle of folks with the in depth discussions.  I find that many folks either just don't want to hear it or are unnerved by it.

That's a VERY good point.  Many people think just buying a gun and having it will make them safer.   I believe that training, both physical as well as mindset is very important for self defense.  It's a topic that I discuss with every so often with like minded folks, but usually a smaller circle of folks with the in depth discussions.  I find that many folks either just don't want to hear it or are unnerved by it.

Humans, for the most part, have a built in mechanism that makes us resistant to killing other humans, sometimes even when other people are trying to kill us. It was such a prevalent problem that the military has studied ways to get soldiers to overcome this and have gotten fairly good at it

I think drills and training help because it helps because it helps us react quickly before emotions can rear their head. So if you take a person like a domestic violence victim and hand them a gun it can be hard for them to get up the courage and actually kill their attacker who is someone they already have an attachment to.

The military changed from circle targets to silhouettes. Maybe after ww2 i think.

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The military changed from circle targets to silhouettes. Maybe after ww2 i think.

Our rifle qualification course of fire mid-60's was bullseye for slow fire stages, silhouettes for rapid fire.  Pop-up targets in later training were all human shapes.