Originally Posted by K9-Lovers (Post 277063)

I like the insurance idea, too. Those who carry arms are not necessarily "afraid" as some people believe. It is a part of who they are, and the way they insure the safety of their home and family, much the same as an insurance policy.

The way I insure the safety of my home and family is to always lock my doors whether it's day or night time, to use motion sensor lights, and to always be aware of my surroundings. Being aware of my surroundings also means knowing that there is a fair amount of property crime in TV while crimes against people is quite low. And, I never place myself in a position of becoming a potential target, which would then impact my family, and those called upon to protect, or rescue me.

While I love TV as much as anyone, I am not willing to take on the responsibility of causing a false sense of security by saying there is no crime in TV. That would be an injustice to others, who then may not take precautions.

Originally Posted by BJinTX (Post 276953)

Gracie, you are right. Perception means a lot. I do hope TV is not a bunch of old hippies, I want a lively bunch when we get there.
I do know a girl here (our town is 22,000) that went to Austin. She did get lost. At a stop sign, a car with 4 guys next to her where checking her out. They were not regular nice guys. She just placed her gun on the dash and had no problems!

Originally Posted by handyman (Post 372787)

:D
That's not a gun in my pocket there Gracie.

Originally Posted by K9-Lovers (Post 277063)

I like the insurance idea, too. Those who carry arms are not necessarily "afraid" as some people believe. It is a part of who they are, and the way they insure the safety of their home and family, much the same as an insurance policy.

The way I insure the safety of my home and family is to always lock my doors whether it's day or night time, to use motion sensor lights, and to always be aware of my surroundings. Being aware of my surroundings also means knowing that there is a fair amount of property crime in TV while crimes against people is quite low. And, I never place myself in a position of becoming a potential target, which would then impact my family, and those called upon to protect, or rescue me.

While I love TV as much as anyone, I am not willing to take on the responsibility of causing a false sense of security by saying there is no crime in TV. That would be an injustice to others, who then may not take precautions.

Originally Posted by K9-Lovers (Post 276865)

I'm not implying anything. There are bad guys everywhere, even here in TV. As much as I'd like to believe there is no crime here, it's just not so, unfortunately.

Originally Posted by Pats2010 (Post 274482)

Why not? :confused:

Didn't they same the same thing at Ft. Hood? (I think it was Foot Hood that the terrorist killed all those soldiers)

Originally Posted by handyman (Post 372770)

God created Man.There are preditors there always have been
I choose to protect myself and family,it doen't matter where you live they are there,Am I afraid to walk the streets of the Villages,NO! Am I ready,SOMETIMES!Got make em' think don't you:22yikes:

Originally Posted by Yoda (Post 277025)

TV is a safe place. People who live in a safe place don"t often commit crimes in said safe place.

I like the insurance argument.


Yoda

Originally Posted by Pats2010 (Post 276892)

Evil people are everywhere. They don't lock them up like they used to.

Originally Posted by r_foye (Post 274821)

As a retired police officer I had a gun attached to my hip everyday. I stared down the barrel many times at people who were a heartbeat away from having me kill them. Can I live with killing someone? Absolutely, I would have not second guessed myself at all. There are evil people in this world and as far as Im concerned killing evil would not cause me to lose a moments sleep. Having seen just about every form of evil I will tell you something that you may or may not believe, but I guarantee you is true. There are evil people living in The Villages, the odds dictate this to be true. Just because you are living in a retirement community doesnt make you immune. Having said that I will say that now that Im retired I dont even own a weapon, why?, I just dont feel a huge need to have one. Im willing to take my chances with the bad people of this world. I feel the odds of having to use it are just about nil. Now Im sure this will **** some people off but I think that most people who have concealed weapons permits probably shouldnt have them. Just because you took a course and blasted the target at the local range doesnt mean you are qualified to carry a gun. Just my two cents worth.

Originally Posted by Vinny (Post 274897)

Gracie, I agree with you. I feel no need to carry a gun in TV. But there are those times when you are leaving The Villages or are in and out of it throughout the day when I will be armed as it safer to keep the gun on you then in the car. Quite frankly it is uncomfortable to carry a gun in this heat but we do it to protect ourselves and those around us. It is also very inconvenient to carry a gun due to the places you cannot carry one. The last two days are good examples. I was out but ran into friends who wanted me to join them for drinks at a bar. If I was carrying I could not go into the bar. Today I was out and got a call to pickup a prescription. Once again guns are not allowed in pharmacies so you see how much of a pain it can be to carry a gun. Some people feel that it is best to carry all the time rather than play the odds. Personally I would rather take my chances and only carry outside of TV.

Originally Posted by Vinny (Post 274798)

Gracie, people carry concealed guns in your state. I think you are just becoming aware that about 44 states allow their citizens to carry concealed firearms. The overall percentage of people legally carrying guns is small and the penalties for brandishing or showing it in a non life and death situation are harsh with no chance of parole.