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Sidonie Gabrielle Colette
Sidonie Gabrielle Colette

French novelist known for her unique female perspective and literary style. Colette's works are characterized by their autobiographical nature and were published under the pen name Sidonie Gabrielle Colette. Her notable works include 'Claude Moine' and 'Gigi'. Colette's literature has had a profound impact on 20th-century women's literature. more

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“I am sometimes perplexed by people who refer to defensive rifles, or defensive rifle shooting. The defensive arm is the pistol, since you have it at hand to meet situations that you do not anticipate. If you have the luxury of anticipating a lethal encounter, you pick up a long arm, either a rifle or a shotgun, but in that case you go on to the attack. Thus rifle shooting is offensive, and pistol shooting is defensive. Of course, life does not always duplicate theory, and there are exceptions to everything, but nevertheless the rifle is not a defensive weapon in concept.”

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“History has shown that the greater power of the gun is its power to deter. Bear in mind that criminals, by definition, target only victims they believe they can overpower. When the intended victim draws a gun, the predator realizes that their erstwhile target has the ability to kill them instantly. This tends to modify their behavior immediately without a shot being fired.”

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Author:Massad Ayoob
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