[Monkei]

Originally Posted by bones

No misinfo.....the info. was spot on.....USA accounts for 5% of the world
Population and we own 50% of the planet's guns.
Why????? Maybe our mentality is ''might makes right'' Too bad.

Japan has almost totally eliminated gun murder in their country. They have down it the right way. Can you imagine the NRA lobby ever getting onboard with the gun laws in Japan. Here is how they do it.

To get a gun in Japan, first, you have to attend an all-day class and pass a written test, which are held only once per month. You also must take and pass a shooting range class. Then, head over to a hospital for a mental test and drug test (Japan is unusual in that potential gun owners must affirmatively prove their mental fitness), which you'll file with the police. Finally, pass a rigorous background check for any criminal record or association with criminal or extremist groups, and you will be the proud new owner of your shotgun or air rifle. Just don't forget to provide police with documentation on the specific location of the gun in your home, as well as the ammo, both of which must be locked and stored separately. And remember to have the police inspect the gun once per year and to re-take the class and exam every three years.

[janmcn]

Originally Posted by hope2soon

as someone who had a father, uncle, and brother as police officers I can only speak to the experience of being around them. All of them knew the potential dangers of guns. My father drew his only once in his entire career. Most police officers hope to never have to draw their guns because they know the potential.

Whether you're on the side of it being justified or not, the truth is Trevon Martin would be alive today if George Zimmerman wasn't carrying a gun, if only because he wouldn't have felt brave enough to confront someone he thought was a burglar. In another shooting in our county, a neighbor was upset a child was skateboarding in a common area and came out to tell him to leave (with a gun). A parent with his young daughter stood up for the skateboarder and the result was the parent was shot and killed in front of his daughter....over a neighborhood disagreement. Again, if he had not brought the gun to the fight, no one would have been shot.

Believe me, police officers don't want all these "wannabees" having guns. Police have to have them. These other people seem to be just hoping for the day they can whip them out and be the hero like in all the action movies. Life isn't like that. You can't shoot with the accuracy portrayed in movies and on TV. The Fort Hood shooter exchanged shots with a trained armed police officer and despite her getting off several shots, he still continued. Just because someone owns a gun and practices at a firing range does not automatically give them the experience to handle an armed shooter.

To me what's frightening is the lack of respect people have for the danger guns pose. They get their concealed license permits, do a little target shooting, and think they can handle whatever comes along....except in a split second decision, it could very well be the wrong thing....just ask George Zimmerman, and the man from my county now sentenced to years in jail for manslaughter.

At least these bozos who thought they could get away with murder and claim they were 'standing their ground', like the man from Valrico, are now being charged, convicted by a jury, and going to jail for a very long time.

There was another case recently in Jacksonville, where a white man in his 50's, shot and killed a young black man because his music was too loud. Fortunately, this man was denied bond, arraigned by a grand jury, and charged with first degree murder. He will sit in jail until trial.

All these cases don't bode too well for George Zimmerman who will go on trial next year.

[rjm1cc]

Does this mean that the US is the preferred country to live in or a country to avoid?

[Shimpy]

Originally Posted by jebartle

Unbelieveable!....WHY!

Our country came about by people fighting for freedom. Guns are what made us free from England, not negotiations. Guns protected pioneers from savages and allowed them to hunt for food. Guns are an American tradition which without we wouldn't be here. You say " Unbelievable". Why? Should we be like the rest of the world that envies us. Why are so many people trying to sneak over our borders to get here? You can't change our culture which is heavily dependent on guns. It is what it is and the Japanese recognized this in WWII and for that reason was afraid to invade our shores, too many armed citizens that know how to use a gun.

[justjim]

I was in two large sporting goods stores yesterday and guns were going out the door like shoes. A friend of mine Son works part-time at one of the stores (Gander Mountain) and he tells me that many of the guns sold are to people who currently don't own one. Seems we are sliding down a very slippery slope. Instead of 50% of all the guns, it might soon be even higher. Yes, we have the money and the guns are available.

[DaleMN]

It is ludicrous for people to hide behind the Consititution to justify possessing assault weapons. Absolutely ridiculous.

[janmcn]

Originally Posted by Shimpy

Our country came about by people fighting for freedom. Guns are what made us free from England, not negotiations. Guns protected pioneers from savages and allowed them to hunt for food. Guns are an American tradition which without we wouldn't be here. You say " Unbelievable". Why? Should we be like the rest of the world that envies us. Why are so many people trying to sneak over our borders to get here? You can't change our culture which is heavily dependent on guns. It is what it is and the Japanese recognized this in WWII and for that reason was afraid to invade our shores, too many armed citizens that know how to use a gun.

So what if 10,000 innocent people die every year from gunfire? Stay proud. Sleep tight with your gun under your pillow. The Villages is such a dangerous place to live, that everyone needs an arsenal to protect oneself.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by DaleMN

It is ludicrous for people to hide behind the Consititution to justify possessing assault weapons. Absolutely ridiculous.

"You have to be reasonable to reason.". Anonymous

[Bones]

Shrimpy.....you must be kidding. This country was founded on freedom not guns. Violence creates violence.hat possible reason is there for anyone to own a semiautomatic or automatic high powered rifle?
As for the Japanese.....had they continued east to San Diego we woud all be speaking Japanese today.
Sayonara

[eweissenbach]

I have read each and every post on this and other threads on gun control issues, and I am ready to declare a winner..........................



It's ......................................The gun advocates!!!





They talk tougher...

[ohhappyday]

Originally Posted by jebartle

Unbelieveable!....WHY!

Simple its goes back to the revolutionary roots of this nation and what it was founded and built on.

Ever wonder why there has never been an attempt to invade this country with a military force? Think about it.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by eweissenbach

I have read each and every post on this and other threads on gun control issues, and I am ready to declare a winner..........................



It's ......................................The gun advocates!!!





They talk tougher...

You are correct, of course, and the $$$$ and lobby power of the NRA along with the second amendment give gun advocates a huge advantage for their points of view. HOWEVER, assault weapons they could lose on---how be it a "watered down" version on a ban. It was passed in 1994 and a similar law will most likely pass in 2013. I do think reasonable people will prevail on assault weapons ban. IF NOT WHERE DO YOU DRAW THE LINE? NUKES?

[Ron1Z]

Called around yesterday to pick up a AR-15. Everyone is sold out, including Wal Mart here in Delaware. Will have to wait untill after the hollidays.

[Cantwaittoarrive]

Originally Posted by DaleMN

It is ludicrous for people to hide behind the Consititution to justify possessing assault weapons. Absolutely ridiculous.

I guess praticing the religion of your choice or saying, printing what you want or even stating your view on gun control is also ludicrous after all you are hiding behind the constitution everytime you do one of these

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Ron1Z

Called around yesterday to pick up a AR-15. Everyone is sold out, including Wal Mart here in Delaware. Will have to wait untill after the hollidays.

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