[quote=Cajulian;838483][quote=buggyone;838471]
"I do not know about Australian rules. I was on a recent cruise to Australia and several Australians that I spoke with were surprised to find out I could obtain a concealed carry permit with no testing of rules or skill but just by paying about $110.
I do not advocate banning guns. I advocate showing a legitimate need for carrying and not the b.s. about "it is my right" to carry. It is just ridiculous to think carrying a gun in The Villages is necessary.
I advocate "smart" guns so kids could not accidently shoot them"
Just to be clear ... the quote above attributed to me was made by Buggyone ...not me.
And btw I agree with you Cajulian... given the 2nd amendment, the right per se is not at issue. Being licensed, having the proper training, and having some level of smarts about what you do with your right is legitimate to discuss ... as long as those with anti-2nd amendment absolutist views don't drift into attempts to ban them because a few gunowners do stupid things ... and yes, with innocent victims sometimes involved. Like everything, this issue involves tradeoffs and a balancing of rights.
I also agree with several posters that our views are shaped by our experience in life. If you used firearms before, you have a different view than if you always viewed them as dangerous or uncomfortable to be around.
For those who want to learn however, there are two gun clubs in TV which offer training. I know one lady who never touched a weapon in her life two years ago. She later took the NRA courses, which heavily emphasize safety, and she learned she's good at it. She is now an instructor at the expert level, and she carries when she travels outside TV.
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