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Danascot

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10. Per the NRA Institute for Legislative Action

Reply to milestogo (Original post)

Sat Jul 12, 2025, 12:47 PM

Jul 12

"The Founding Fathers felt that citizens should be able to protect themselves against the government and any other threat to their wellbeing or personal freedom. The Second Amendment granted citizens that right — giving them the ability to defend themselves and their property."

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So how is the average person supposed to distinguish between ICE and a kidnapper? [View all] milestogo Jul 12 OP

They can't. Call local jurisdiction Law Enforcement and let them sort it out. Will slow down ICE operations anyway. . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 12 #1

Not in uniform? Don't show a badge? Kick them in the nuts and run for it. Walleye Jul 12 #2

hear. hear. the three stooges taught me to fight that way via their shows . AllaN01Bear Jul 12 #6

You ask as if there is a difference. unblock Jul 12 #3

After they justaprogressive Jul 12 #4

That's not your job. TommyT139 Jul 12 #5

You aren't supposed to be able to. Causing terror and hazard is ICE's goal. RockRaven Jul 12 #7

I've been wondering what will happen when a citizen shoots one in self-defense. It's bound to happen. Vinca Jul 12 #8

When it happens, I hope there are 100 phones recording the event, as a warning to other "agents" n/t AntiFascist Jul 12 #19

Stand Your Ground laws would seem to apply. yardwork Jul 12 #9

Per the NRA Institute for Legislative Action Danascot Jul 12 #10

This would be an interesting question to ask an NRA spokesperson. Amaryllis Jul 12 #12

There are also "well regulated militias" that could be protecting citizens... AntiFascist Jul 12 #20

This is a question I have asked as well Bettie Jul 12 #11

Its clear they don't realize what a dangerous situation they are creating. milestogo Jul 12 #14

Is there a difference? Bev54 Jul 12 #13

K&R red dog 1 Jul 12 #15

Your choices are Dan Jul 12 #16

Thought from a long time ago... GJGCA Jul 12 #17

I wonder how many Republican members of Congress... HariSeldon Jul 12 #18