David Sklansky's Home Robbed - Page 18 - Poker News

WEC · 08-15-2009, 02:27 AM

Well, now the a little time has passed since this unfortunate, scary incident. I can only hope Mr Sklansky is back to his normal pursuits:

LVGambler · 08-24-2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CountDeMonet

Lots of goodness inside that drum...

Fits nicely into one of these

CountDeMonet · 09-01-2009, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by sparkyAA

its up 242% since 1995. Considering stricter gun control laws came into effect in 1996 after Dunblane there obviously going to be an increase since 1995.

the overall level of gun crime in England and Wales is very low – less than 0.5% of all crime recorded by the police.

The number of overall offences involving firearms fell by 2% in 2007-08 compared to the previous year

Firearms were involved in 455 serious or fatal injuries, compared to 468 the previous year - a drop of 3%

Ive lived in the UK for 23 years and have never encountered a firearm or know anyone who has been threatened by one.

Live in Vegas and same here. I do like to be prepared though. Nothing wrong with that right?

CountDeMonet · 09-01-2009, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by LVGambler

I wonder why cops tell you to remain calm then during a robbery? Wouldn't violence just make matters worse? Retaliation is only a good choice when you're thoroughly prepared. I'm a gun owner. But if someone busts into my house all of a sudden (and I'm not prepared.. who is), I'm not going to be an idiot and go for my gun.. especially if they're armed. Being a victim is better than being dead. I guess it just depends on how you think and the situation you're in.

Maybe, maybe not. Depends who you are dealing with. Not saying I am prepared either, never know how/when it will come. I'll have to make the decision when it presents itself. However, I make sure I have easy access and a plan...practice, drill.

CountDeMonet · 09-01-2009, 03:40 AM

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I started to scour through some of my 6 John Douglas books for info to quote, but I'm tired from staying up till 5am working on a programming assignment for uni, so I didn't get very far.

The theory I'm trying to espouse however is this: Any home invasion situation is similar to a hostage situation. While there is NO 100% sure-fire course of action that a hostage should take to ensure their survival, there are some widely accepted ideas of what you should do. These include co-operating with your hostage-taker, doing anything & everything you can to reduce the threat level, & avoid backing the attacker into a situation where violence becomes the obvious answer.

Each situation is unique, & again there is NO all-encompassing theory of what you should do in a given situation, the very fact that David survived this situation suggests that he acted appropriately and correctly.

I am pretty sure though, that confronting the offender aggressively and escalating the situation is pretty much the most dangerous thing you could ever do in a situation like this

LOL The other poster was right about my puppy too! She's a killer at heart! <3 <3 <3

I can agree with that. You must realize though that it is a read, which has some margin for error. Also, what next? Balance.

CountDeMonet · 09-01-2009, 03:52 AM

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Now THAT's hawt!

Extremely aggressive dogs from what I read. Live in the country great. Otherwise, no. They hate anyone outside the family. Half wolves are pretty damn cool too. Very large mouth and big "backward biting" teeth to pull prey towards them. Not good around children tho. One I have experience with is submissive around adult male humans especially large ones and will follow the lead of other dogs in the home. It's nice to be friends, don't want to contemplate otherwise so I am very friendly to all in the home. Really, really friendly, lol. Look them straight in the eyes tho.

CountDeMonet · 09-01-2009, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by LVGambler

Fits nicely into one of these

SKS I assume? Can't imagine what else it would fit. Centerfire Systems has a sale right now 124.99 each. Had a better sale lil while ago, maybe wait? 2 for something I don't remember exactly but def. better than the one price. Need a PM when available?

MaverickUSC · 09-01-2009, 04:36 AM

yah, that's not an SKS, nor will that drum fit in one. right size round though. drum and mags are pretty clearly for any of the AK models.

like this:

knoepke84 · 09-01-2009, 05:13 AM

Obvious culprit is Russ. BTW if Sklansky bucks are the theoretical money you win by making +EV decisions (or by robbing Sklansky's house), would that make Hamilton bucks the real money he took by having a Superuser account?

J0hny · 09-01-2009, 06:44 AM

In before insurance

LVGambler · 09-01-2009, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CountDeMonet

SKS I assume? Can't imagine what else it would fit. Centerfire Systems has a sale right now 124.99 each. Had a better sale lil while ago, maybe wait? 2 for something I don't remember exactly but def. better than the one price. Need a PM when available?

^ M4

These look like chitinurpants fun

CountDeMonet · 09-02-2009, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MaverickUSC

yah, that's not an SKS, nor will that drum fit in one. right size round though. drum and mags are pretty clearly for any of the AK models.

like this:

Must be a Dragunov AK then.

UATrewqaz · 09-02-2009, 02:43 AM

I think "co-operate with the burglars at all costs" is a dangerous message.

This makes home invasion robberies way too rewarding with not enough risk for criminals and will simply lead to more of them.

A few stories about home owners blowing the heads off people who broke into their houses would make anyone think twice about trying to nap a few items out of a house.

Clearly you have to be smart about how you use force, if there are 8 guys and they all have guns it's probably best to just give in at that point.

But if you have the chance to get a solid upperhand, you gotta go with it. (like you hear a burglar downstairs and you can get your weapon and get the jump on him)

LVGambler · 09-02-2009, 03:39 AM

uuuh ^ ldo

lillou · 11-16-2009, 08:36 AM

[QUOTE=UATrewqaz;12864967]I think "co-operate with the burglars at all costs" is a dangerous message.

This makes home invasion robberies way too rewarding with not enough risk for criminals and will simply lead to more of them.

A few stories about home owners blowing the heads off people who broke into their houses would make anyone think twice about trying to nap a few items out of a house.

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I'd be happy enough for this to happen, therefore reducing the number of robberies, but if I was in that situation I wouldn't risk my life so that future robbers would be deterred from breaking in to someone else's house.