Have you ever shot someone?

[AngryRooster]

Meh.

 

[VERT]

Not sure the intent of what the OPs question. My suggestion would be to Google FBI uniform crime reporting statistics.

No I have never shot anyone
Yes I carry a gun daily, I also carry a flashlight and small trauma kit.
I been in one situation that required use of my gun
I know several people who have shot other prople. Only one of those I consider a very close personal friend.

So although using firearms for personal protection is somewhat rare it is not uncommon.

 

[4sarge]

Yes, I have shot someone. But he really deserved it. I felt bad afterward, but he brought it upon himself.

Been There..... Done That

 

[churchmouse]

Things we have done and do not feel comfortable sharing.

 

[jbombelli]

I've been shot at twice. Was not hit.

I drew on 3 guys but didn't have to shoot because they retreated as soon as I drew and said "wrong f'ing guy."

 

[Thor]

I think these are the kind of stories to be shared over a beer...not the internet.

 

[churchmouse]

I think these are the kind of stories to be shared over a beer...not the internet.

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[KellyinAvon]

Shot anyone with real bullets? No. Shot at anyone with real bullets? No. Gotten a few trespassers attention on the farm because I had Dad's Wingmaster? Yes.

Blanks and MILES gear? Yes. Numerous people shot in training, died countless times myself. Even in a training environment with no real ammo in sight adrenaline does crazy stuff.

 

[WebSnyper]

Yes, I have shot someone. But he really deserved it. I felt bad afterward, but he brought it upon himself.

I know this is a serious thread and a serious statement, but just contemplating if this is now my new signature...

For the OP, I'd suggest reading some Massad Ayoob books or some of his articles in American Handgunner (digital editions located here: https://americanhandgunner.com/digital-version/ )

Normally I would not make such a suggestion (reading gun magazines, etc for this type of info), but Mas is very informative. I haven't seen what is newer books may be like, but it's probably time for me to go re-read "In the Gravest Extreme" as well as "The Truth about Self Protection". https://www.amazon.com/Gravest-Extreme-Firearm-Personal-Protection/dp/0936279001

 

[2A_Tom]

Shot near as a "joke". I never moved so fast in my life, but I didn't soil myself.

I have a BB in my arm. My "friend" picked up a pistol and shot me from a foot away. "But eet aint lowded." Then why is blood running down my arm.

 

[newtothis]

To parrot what many here have said...

have we witnessed or been actuve participants in things best left not said, or atleast in a separate juncture...

yes. Many of us have. But nothing is to be gained by providing accounts via the World Wide Web.

 

[STEEL CORE]

I have been shot, stabbed, burnt, and blown up.
I have shot and blown up other's.
It is what it is.

 

[HoughMade]

That salt will kill ya.

That's why God, Brazilian pit vipers and Merck gave us lisinopril.

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

Rural King

 

[printcraft]

Just to watch him die?

Is there any other reason?

 

[PaulWest]

Wow - thank you all for sharing, Im incredibly appreciative. I unserstand some things can be hard to share and talk about. I find your input valuable and beneficial to myself and likely to others who want to listen. I feel like I could reply with quote to just about every story or statement - just some incredible stuff, thank you very much to all.

 

[chezuki]

 

[printcraft]

Wow - thank you all for sharing, Im incredibly appreciative. I unserstand some things can be hard to share and talk about. I find your input valuable and beneficial to myself and likely to others who want to listen. I feel like I could reply with quote to just about every story or statement - just some incredible stuff, thank you very much to all.

 

[Sylvain]

I shot the sheriff, but I didn't shoot the deputy.

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

I shot the sheriff, but I didn't shoot the deputy.

Do you swear it was in self defense?