Playboypenguin
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I have heard the same thing. I think a great deal of that is just bravado on the part of the convict. These statements give the illusion that they are calm and cool under pressure and that they are not afraid. It is all part of the tough guys act and it helps them seem like a badass. I do not think immediate reaction has much to do with the person holding the gun. It is just the fact that a gun is being pointed at you. Even the most timid or peace loving person can fire a weapon when they or their loved ones are threatened. To think otherwise is a very risky gamble. I think most criminals are oh-so-well aware of that fact too.I talk to convicted felons all the time and they KNOW if you are bluffing or no
Potentially deadly situations can really alter a person perceptions, convictions, and actions.
Being on either side of a firearm can be a life changing experience. As a wise man once said...
"You might find the meaning of life in te barrel of a rifle. Whether it's pointed at a bird or if it is pointed at your head."
Oh...wait...I think that was the Ditty Bops. Still, that doesn't make it less true.