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Originally Posted by rubicon
I only had one gun in my hands and that was while at Naval Basic Training. I am not opposed to guns and have thought about purchasing one for some time.
the rules posted by Richielion and Figmo in isolation appear extreme however if confronted by a felon, etc suddenly they make a lot of sense.
It is a mistake to believe that ____________________location (you fill in the city/town) is safe. Crime and crimnals have no borders. Too often it is being in the wrong place at the wrong time orcoming across the wrong person.
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I am not opposed to guns either. The Villages is very, very safe. I walk around late at night and early in the morning (while wearing reflective vest) and feel 100% safe. I would not have thought of doing that in the Washington DC suburb I came from.
Is it possible to have violent crime in The Villages? Yes - but only violent crime I can remember during my time here was from a domestic arguement between two former police officers and both had handguns. She shot her husband in the shower and he climbed naked out the bathroom window. I don't want a gun in my house - I don't have a bathroom window.
There was also an unproven (with many variations to the story) attempted armed robbery at The Villages Hospital parking lot.
If there are only two violent crimes in over two years, this is an extremely safe place - and carrying a handgun is not necessary. Yes, I know someone will say this is because the "criminals know Villagers are armed and ready for them". Bullhockey - as Col. Sherman Potter would say.