[rde3036]

If you don't like guns, don't buy one.

If you don't want to live in a country that allows gun ownership, move to one that doesn't allow guns.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by rde3036

If you don't like guns, don't buy one.

If you don't want to live in a country that allows gun ownership, move to one that doesn't allow guns.

I think that is over simplistic. The gun laws need to be tightened in the US, and better policing of those laws. I'm not against owning guns. I'm against the loose restrictions, the ease with which people can buy them, and the NRA's power over the politicians and cannot figure out for the life of me why they won't support better enforcement. Loopholes could be closed.

[VillageIdiots]

I'll just bite my tongue and go with the too. What they say is true about never being too old to gain more education.

[GJohn]

Originally Posted by diane reynolds

I am certain Shooters World researched thoroughly before building a massive store within The Villages. I am horrified to think that many fellow Villagers either own guns already, want to buy guns, or want to practice shooting as part of their retirement. I will never understand the love affair with an instrument of death.
I am saddened such a business knows it can make lots of money from a generation who should know that shooting has never solved anything.

Thanks for your unfounded concerns, but I'll enjoy Shooters World just the same!

[vintageogauge]

There are over 50,000 golf cars in TV and I'm sure way more than 50,000 guns. How many people in TV have met their death by guns and how my by golf car. It would be safer to ban golf cars.

[JoMar]

So, if we ban guns in the US that will open the gates for the black market providers to bring them in from all the other countries that still make them. We can't stop drugs coming in, why do you think we could stop guns? Banning almost anything here creates another illegal business for those that see profits. Unless of course you believe we should deploy military to destroy gun factories in other countries

[N44125]

When does Shooters World open?

[billethkid]

The do not engage comment was aimed squarely at the arbitrary designation of guns as instruments of death....viewed by me (right or wrong) as bait or complete lack of understanding of the majority use of guns in America.

[New Englander]

Originally Posted by CFrance

I think that is over simplistic. The gun laws need to be tightened in the US, and better policing of those laws. I'm not against owning guns. I'm against the loose restrictions, the ease with which people can buy them, and the NRA's power over the politicians and cannot figure out for the life of me why they won't support better enforcement. Loopholes could be closed.

[pbkmaine]

Whatever one’s position on gun laws, I think it’s a very good idea for owners to have a place to learn and practice gun safety.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by N44125

When does Shooters World open?

It is due to open in December, and according to their welcome center, they already have 2500 members.

[thelegges]

The parking lot is not going to be big enough for the members, and high season is not here yet

[Nucky]

Is 50 MM big enough for home security, is a shotgun better? Shooters World is first class! This is something that should be celebrated not looked down upon. It is a right to own a weapon. Just don't bring it to the mailbox's in case someone park's wrong.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by diane reynolds

I am certain Shooters World researched thoroughly before building a massive store within The Villages. I am horrified to think that many fellow Villagers either own guns already, want to buy guns, or want to practice shooting as part of their retirement. I will never understand the love affair with an instrument of death.
I am saddened such a business knows it can make lots of money from a generation who should know that shooting has never solved anything.

The OP challenged a thread I started last month that discussed traveler bands which is a euphemism for "gypsies". I thought of her when I read this in the news today, about the British Beckham's having suffered robberies from traveler bands.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainm...cid=spartandhp

We do not all look at the issues in the world the same way, and each thinks they are right.

I believe people, especially older people, will continue to own guns, hoping never to need them, and that until we stop them, gypsies who steal are real. They robbed a home here in The Villages last year. Being almost 80 has caused me to be realistic.

[John_W]

Originally Posted by diane reynolds

I am certain Shooters World researched thoroughly before building a massive store within The Villages. I am horrified to think that many fellow Villagers either own guns already, want to buy guns, or want to practice shooting as part of their retirement...

Did you research thoroughly Florida gun laws before moving here? As of Oct 31, 2018 there are 1,927,724 concealed license permits issued in the state.

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