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Originally Posted by raananh
Common sense says that if people are armed, then criminals will have second thoughts about doing crime or using their guns. Am I right?
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This could become a slippery slope for those who will now purchase a firearm and end up shooting themselves or a family member by accident. Don't forget to contact your insurance agent for an add-on to your policy, because if you accidentally shoot someone who didn't deserve to be killed, or even if they did, you'll be in a heap of trouble financially.
Don't get me wrong, I am not against gun ownership, but unless there is training involved where the gun owner is placed under stress, the heart is beating at 100+ bpm, there's shortness of breath, and the sweat is running down your face, then it's best not to carry a firearm. Just regular target practice won't get it.
The average person might think they know what to do when faced with a life-and-death situation involving a firearm, but believe me, they don't. However, I also understand the axiom of it being better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6. Lots of things to think about, but training needs to be a big part of the equation before strapping on.