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Originally Posted by KEVIN & JOSIE
So many on this post suggest the solution is a loaded weapon next to their bed to use against an intruder. So many I'm sure have one. For a certified, properly trained individual, this may be indeed true. We are talking about a retirement community with single seniors, senior couples trying to live the rest of their lives in happiness and peace. Do we really want these seniors arming themselves and trying to use deadly force against an intruder? Do we really want to live with a loaded weapon next to our bed to feel safe?
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One thing I would ask you to keep in mind is that some of have been armed most of their lives for one reason or another. And they do not do any differently now that they are seniors.
Their are very many retired law enforcement individuals in TV. Very many of them carry to this day because they did most of their lives. In addition some of the law enforcement folks may have some individuals from their past they hope they never meet....hence they "carry".
So it is not as though some have just made a choice to have a weapon for what ever reason.
Others who elect to have a weapon for home defense or who elect to carry a concealed weapon.....guns draw a negative reaction from the uniformed. Most of the population knows about guns what they see in the movies and television. And in recent years guns just happen to be the choice of producers to incite and portray violence. Why can't the view of guns be just like any other magnified, sensationalizing subject encounter?
It is no different than the thought process of why folks have insurance. You buy it hoping you never have to use it. Those who choose to be prepared whether with a gun or martial arts or what ever else.....should be viewed no differently.
And by no means none of what I present is intended to change anybody's views on guns. Just appreciate and respect the others choices.....which too many will not do just because the subject is "guns".