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    Default BRITAIN FIGHTS BACK: Hero grandmother SHOT intruder with a CROSSBOW

    A GRANDMOTHER will escape criminal charges after she shot a machete-wielding intruder with a crossbow - just weeks after hero OAP, Richard Osborn-Brooks hit the headlines for stabbing burglar Henry Vincent to death.


    https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/94...-osborn-brooks

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    Are you actually thinking this means something in the gun debate? Crossbows are quite legit weaponry, predating the muskets of the second amendment years by a long shot. I don't see what this brings to the debate. Or is it you're just cheering this happened? Bloodshed no matter the reason is never worth cheering.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jade Dragon View Post
    Are you actually thinking this means something in the gun debate? Crossbows are quite legit weaponry, predating the muskets of the second amendment years by a long shot. I don't see what this brings to the debate. Or is it your just cheering this happened. Bloodshed no matter the reason is never worth cheering.
    You are apparently totally unaware what's happening in Britain. I suggest that you read the article, because it's patently obvious that you didn't do that, then read this as well.

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...ar-bailed.html



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    Quote Originally Posted by Havana Moon View Post
    You are obviously totally unaware what's happening in Britain. I suggest that you read the article, because it's patently obvious that you didn't do that, then read this as well.

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...ar-bailed.html



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    "Ms Rhys will not face any criminal charges because nobody has reported the crossbow attack to police."
    "Police have confiscated the survivalist’s crossbow, however, which saved her and her partner, Rebecca MacCarvel, from further injuries."

    "A few weeks ago Richard Osborn-Brooks was almost charged with criminal liability by cops over a similar kind of altercation.
    Mr Osborn-Brooks stabbed Henry Vincent to death, when Mr Vincent broke into his Hither Green home to steal valuables."


    I take it that it's becoming a crime to defend yourself in your own home there.
    Common sense is not a gift, it's a punishment because you have to deal with everyone who doesn't have it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RB 60 View Post
    "Ms Rhys will not face any criminal charges because nobody has reported the crossbow attack to police."
    "Police have confiscated the survivalist’s crossbow, however, which saved her and her partner, Rebecca MacCarvel, from further injuries."

    "A few weeks ago Richard Osborn-Brooks was almost charged with criminal liability by cops over a similar kind of altercation.
    Mr Osborn-Brooks stabbed Henry Vincent to death, when Mr Vincent broke into his Hither Green home to steal valuables."


    I take it that it's becoming a crime to defend yourself in your own home there.
    No on the contrary, you have every right to self defence.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RB 60 View Post
    "Ms Rhys will not face any criminal charges because nobody has reported the crossbow attack to police."
    "Police have confiscated the survivalist’s crossbow, however, which saved her and her partner, Rebecca MacCarvel, from further injuries."

    "A few weeks ago Richard Osborn-Brooks was almost charged with criminal liability by cops over a similar kind of altercation.
    Mr Osborn-Brooks stabbed Henry Vincent to death, when Mr Vincent broke into his Hither Green home to steal valuables."


    I take it that it's becoming a crime to defend yourself in your own home there.
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    No on the contrary, you have every right to self defence.

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    Granted, I don't live there, but reading the above quotes, why would they even consider charging either person?
    Why did they confiscate her crossbow and not charge her? Because the perpetrator has yet to be found?
    Kinda "sketchy" information if you ask me.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RB 60 View Post
    Granted, I don't live there, but reading the above quotes, why would they even consider charging either person?
    Why did they confiscate her crossbow and not charge her? Because the perpetrator has yet to be found?
    Kinda "sketchy" information if you ask me.
    They have procedures they go through, which can be ponderous and seemingly heavy handed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Havana Moon View Post
    They have procedures they go through, which can be ponderous and seemingly heavy handed.

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    Thanks for the clarification.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RB 60 View Post
    Thanks for the clarification.
    She is being called Granbo over here!

    https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/607805...with-crossbow/



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    Quote Originally Posted by Jade Dragon View Post
    Are you actually thinking this means something in the gun debate? Crossbows are quite legit weaponry, predating the muskets of the second amendment years by a long shot. I don't see what this brings to the debate. Or is it you're just cheering this happened? Bloodshed no matter the reason is never worth cheering.
    Not in Britain. She was at the mercy of the legal system there, else she could have been prosecuted for utilizing that crossbow.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Havana Moon View Post
    She is being called Granbo over here!

    https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/607805...with-crossbow/



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    I'm surprised they're not calling her "Catniss" or "hunger games".

    Hollywood libs foment violence ... again

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigdog View Post
    I'm surprised they're not calling her "Catniss" or "hunger games".

    Hollywood libs foment violence ... again

    I think Granbo is funnier.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Havana Moon View Post
    She is being called Granbo over here!

    https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/607805...with-crossbow/
    Silly fucker. A granny with a lethal crossbow is clearly a head-case.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Havana Moon View Post
    A GRANDMOTHER will escape criminal charges after she shot a machete-wielding intruder with a crossbow - just weeks after hero OAP, Richard Osborn-Brooks hit the headlines for stabbing burglar Henry Vincent to death.


    https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/94...-osborn-brooks

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    Britain unfair to grandmothers.......a handgun would have been so much easier for her to handle than a crossbow......

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    Because the perpetrator has yet to be found?
    you would think a guy with a crossbow bolt in his stomach would be conspicuous......

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