Charles L. Cotton wrote:JALLEN wrote:cbr6864r wrote:Ill believe it when I see a police report. That being said people are walking around with $700+ phones on their hip everyday with no care. If this is a true story the guy is an idiot and shouldnt carry a sharp stick. First a 22 come on then he buys it that day and carries an untested firearm?
Use common sense I saw a guy yesterday carrying what looked like a Kimber in a leather pancake holster behind his hip cocked and locked. Wouldnt take much to walk up behind him and take it from him. Use some type of retention and carry on side so firearm can be protected with your arm
I have no experience as an armed robber, I freely admit, but I would think a stolen loaded pistol is a lot more appealing, and useful, than a swiped phone, which can be traced, disabled, etc.
The fact that most violent crimes in which guns are involved are committed with stolen guns supports your argument.
Chas.
The other thing about firearms that's unique IMO is that they're one type of item that money simply can't buy (through conventional channels, ie, retail) by the criminal element (due to the background check). So I would think thaf they retain more of their value on the street than electronics, watches, etc.