OT California police kill double amputee who was fleeing

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  1. Phatguysrule

    Phatguysrule Well-Known Member

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    It's too easy for people who shouldn't have knives to get ahold of them.

    Should probably require a background check for any knife purchases. As well as mandate a serial number for all knives.
     
    Phatguysrule, Feb 1, 2023
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    You're wrong, the knife is not a deadly weapon. It's a cooking utensil. He was having a BBQ on the street. Instead of shooting the guy, the cops should have asked him to slice them some brisket.
     
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    Phatguysrule Well-Known Member

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    Then probably no reason for Police to point guns at him...

    Something doesn't add up...
     
    Phatguysrule, Feb 1, 2023
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    So you’re saying there’s more limits on owning a knife in California than there is in owning an AK in Texas? Wow.
     
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    No. This law refers to carrying a knife out in public, not ownership. And its specific to the City of LA.
     
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  6. SlyPokerDog

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    Owning the wrong type of knife can be a two-edged sword.

     
    SlyPokerDog, Feb 2, 2023
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Do most people throw a knife holding it by the hilt?

    Well no wonder he wasn't happy to see the police. Almost self defense on his part of you think about it.
     
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  8. Chris Craig

    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Knifes aren't very dangerous from a distance. Most people aren't ninjas.
     
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    Can I throw a knife at you? You said it isn't very dangerous. And I'm not a ninja.
     
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  10. SlyPokerDog

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    No thanks. You have too much practice with those machetes.

    The further away you are though, the harder it is to hit someone with a knife.

    Really, I'm just saying those cops should have backed up and tried to calm that situation. Instead, they moved toward him and made shit worse.
     
    Chris Craig, Feb 2, 2023
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    AK-47 has a fully automatic setting, which is illegal in the United States. Models with semi-automatic settings are available and legal in the U.S. Manufacturers cannot make or import fully automatic weapons for the civilian market.
     
    Phatguysrule, Feb 2, 2023
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    Bingo
     
    Phatguysrule, Feb 2, 2023
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  14. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    I heard more about this story. Supposedly this guy already stabbed someone. So that does seem to escalate things a bit.
     
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    I would still like to know where he got shot.
     
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    hOw CaN u AtTeMpT tO tHrOw A kNiFe ?

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    Shogun X, Feb 7, 2023
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  17. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Looks like a slashing movement to me :dunno:
     
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    Must be Mr. Fantastic then
     
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  19. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    I watched the video. I don't see "attempting to throw" at all.
     
    Natebishop3, Feb 7, 2023
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  20. Chris Craig

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    He raised his arm. But, if he was going to throw it he would have. Their shooting didn't stop him from getting a throw off.
     
    Chris Craig, Feb 7, 2023
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