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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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/massad-ayoob/history-has-shown-that-the-greater-power-of-the-gun-is-its-power-to/)

[Massad Ayoob](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/massad-ayoob/)

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## More by Massad Ayoob

> [“The set of circumstances that justifies the use of deadly force is a situation of immediate danger of death or great bodily harm to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/massad-ayoob/the-set-of-circumstances-that-justifies-the-use-of-deadly-force-is-a/)

[Massad Ayoob](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/massad-ayoob/)

> [“We must have reasonable fear of death or grave bodily harm when we employ this level of force. Reasonable fear is starkly distinct from…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/massad-ayoob/we-must-have-reasonable-fear-of-death-or-grave-bodily-harm-when-we/)

[Massad Ayoob](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/massad-ayoob/)

> [“a concept called the doctrine of competing harms. Some states articulate it under that terminology, but many describe it as the doctrine of necessity.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/massad-ayoob/a-concept-called-the-doctrine-of-competing-harms-some-states/)

[Massad Ayoob](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/massad-ayoob/)

> [Dr. King kept guns in his home to protect himself and his family. After firebombing and numerous death threats by racists, his application for…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/massad-ayoob/dr-king-kept-guns-in-his-home-to-protect-himself-and-his-family-after/)

[Massad Ayoob](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/massad-ayoob/)

> [“The two-inch blade can penetrate four inches into such parts of the body, the four-inch blade eight inches, etc. Having”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/massad-ayoob/the-two-inch-blade-can-penetrate-four-inches-into-such-parts-of-the/)

[Massad Ayoob](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/massad-ayoob/)

> [“but the most widely used and court-proven standard has been in use for decades: ability/opportunity/jeopardy. “Ability” means that the assailant possesses the power to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/massad-ayoob/but-the-most-widely-used-and-court-proven-standard-has-been-in-use/)

[Massad Ayoob](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/massad-ayoob/)

> [The Second Amendment isn't about duck hunting or target shooting.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/massad-ayoob/the-second-amendment-isn-t-about-duck-hunting-or-target-shooting/)

[Massad Ayoob](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/massad-ayoob/)

> [“The gun is not a magic talisman that wards off evil. It is a special-purpose emergency rescue tool: no more, no less.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/massad-ayoob/the-gun-is-not-a-magic-talisman-that-wards-off-evil-it-is-a-special/)

[Massad Ayoob](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/massad-ayoob/)

> [“Deadly force must always be a last resort.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/massad-ayoob/deadly-force-must-always-be-a-last-resort/)

[Massad Ayoob](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/massad-ayoob/)

> [History has shown that the greater power of the gun is its power to deter. Bear in mind that criminals, by definition, target only…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/massad-ayoob/history-has-shown-that-the-greater-power-of-the-gun-is-its-power-to/)

[Massad Ayoob](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/massad-ayoob/)

> [“The book explains – and, perhaps more importantly, photographically illustrates – death of human beings by all sorts of means. Gunshot, knife, bludgeon, stomping,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/massad-ayoob/the-book-explains-and-perhaps-more-importantly-photographically/)

[Massad Ayoob](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/massad-ayoob/)

> [I resent 'experts' who have never faced deadly threat, yet who tell me - and you - that we should not consider a response…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/massad-ayoob/i-resent-experts-who-have-never-faced-deadly-threat-yet-who-tell-me/)

[Massad Ayoob](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/massad-ayoob/)

> [“Mister Ayoob, you’re normally paid for your testimony in cases like this, aren’t you? A: I’m paid for my time, sir. My testimony is…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/massad-ayoob/mister-ayoob-you-re-normally-paid-for-your-testimony-in-cases-like/)

[Massad Ayoob](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/massad-ayoob/)

> [“more powerful calibers have historically stopped gunfights faster, and the sooner a gunfight stops the fewer innocent people get hurt or killed. The”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/massad-ayoob/more-powerful-calibers-have-historically-stopped-gunfights-faster-and/)

[Massad Ayoob](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/massad-ayoob/)

> [“I will sign the complaint” is neutral and universal.) 3.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/massad-ayoob/i-will-sign-the-complaint-is-neutral-and-universal-3/)

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