I don't disagree at all. Meth/drugs can be a strong driver at times. That, desperation, and an overall sadistic nature of many who commit violent crimes as part of their lifestyle will lead some people to throw fear aside to meet what they see as being realistic needs.

Although 37% of those surveyed admitted that they personally had "run into a victim who was armed with a gun," that figure surpassed the 50% mark for armed criminals, an experience shared by 57% of the active gun predators. And 34% of the sample admitted to having been "scared off, shot at, wounded, or captured by an armed victim."


This was out of a sample size of about 1870 imprisoned felons.

What have there been so far this year, something like 12 shootings in Seattle, and that was as of last night?

Rule #1 for a gun fight. Bring a gun.