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Originally Posted by graciegirl
I don't want to P** off the gun carriers here in TV but the need for a gun here is NON existant.
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Would you be willing to post a sign on your front lawn stating that your home is gun free? Sad to say that if you did it would be like putting a target on your back. Best to keep them guessing. Most victims think that they are safe right up to the point they are not. How often fo we hear people state that they are shocked that violence occurred where they live on the news We all have a choice of being either a helpless victim or one that fights back. Take your pick. Personally I rather run with the sheepdogs than the sheep.
As Redwitch and others said, carrying a gun is a grave responsibility. Making the wrong decision can negatively affect your life. It is not fun to carry a gun nor foes it make you feel like superman. It is uncomfortable and bothersome. We carry because no matter how small the risk, it is not zero and we have the means to mitigate that risk even further. The last thing anyone of us wants to do is use their gun. Even if justified, it is a life altering event and not in a good way. Criminals do not legally obtain their guns so passing even more laws will not affect them. In fact, it will help them.
Redwitch - I agree with you. I know people who cannot even pronounce the name of their gun much less train to use them.