Why citizens must own and carry firearms

Yes, carrying a firearm could have prevented the whole thing. Its sad that its even the case. I know some people would never dream of owning or carrying a firearm because of potential dangers or maybe because they just have never been around them. Around here, everyone has one, everyone knows it, and crime rate is low.

 

Thanks, BC, for posting this!

 

I have always been curious about this topic. In the above situation can you share with me how having a firearm would have stopped the event? Or is it more the thought that a person "might" be carrying that would stop it?

 

lol, Bro. Curtis, I didnt even notice I was in the forbidden POLITICS forum!!! I do usually avoid this place. But I think you are correct about the reason for the low crime rates. All people who have guns are not irresponsible nor crazy criminals!! (MMWWWWOOOOOOAAAAAAAA!!!!!) :saint:

 

Curtis, I am sorry I was not clear. I am just curious how if a person here was carrying a gun this situation would have been different. If someone grabs someone at gunpoint how are you going to have time to grab your gun and make any difference? Will it not end up in both people shooting, etc?

I can see how an attacker would be less likely to strike if they thing you might be armed.

I am not discounting what you and others are saying, I just have never fully understood the concept. I hope this was clearer, if not let me know.

 

Well, Bro Curtis, thats such a compliment. I always have enjoyed reading your posts too.
As for SBC's question, imagine walking your girlfriend home at night in Washington D.C., and this group of thugs comes up to you and takes her. You got a pistol concealed in your waisteband. I am sure you have played rock papaer scissors enough to realize that pistol beats knife, lol. Once they realize you got that and aint askeered to use it, they're gone. Thugs are usually wimps anyway.
I have never had to use mine, thankfully, but I do feel safer knowing that when I am in my car or home alone at night, I can at least have a fighting change at protecting myself and family if my husband is away. And there have been times that I have had my hand actually on it when I felt threatened in the past.

 

The article implied that a knife was the weapon used by the attackers. When a gun is used, then there could be a problem, but why go unhanded in the first place? You have zero chance that way.

 

If it is a knife I can see where it would be effective. But as I read the article it mentions one of the guys had a gun as well. I just fail to see how me having a gun and him having a gun is going to be effective in any way other than both of us shooting, etc. Maybe I just don't get it.

 

I Salute the NRA.

 

The other night, for the first time in my life, I felt genuine fear. I went to an all-night grocery, a Wal-Mart "Neighborhood Market", for OTC meds. It was the first day of the month. The parking lot and inside the grocery was crowded with persons who get paid by the state, live in Section 8 housing, etc. I noted that I was the only older, white person present, including cashiers, and that I was being observed by several. One approached. I reached for my sidearm, only to find my empty holster, sidearm left at home. However, reaching for it was all I needed to do to avoid an incident, where I would have certainly been the loser.

 

true, gun to gun conflict would be difficult, but why give up just because the other guy has one. Maybe you'd be the better shot. Maybe he wouldnt be sober. Maybe he'd be faking you out with a fake or unloaded weapon. I just prefer to at least have a chance.
Take someone coming into your home at night armed. You hear him, so you automatically grab your pistol or gun. you will most likely see him before he sees you. If you are just an easy victim without any way to defend yourself, what ya gonna do? Call 911?

 

ok I will quit pulling yall's chain for now.

I see how in situations it could be effective to carry a firearm.

I just fail to see in the story of the OP how carrying a firearm would have stopped the situation all together.

 

(...and he sleeks out, because he knows he cant win... ) :tongue3:

 

David,

2 points:

1. Most thugs are cowards and prey on the weakest in society and take the path of least resistence. If a thug knows you have a gun, he is more likely to go after someone who doesn't. Why? The risks are higher for him. No, owning a gun is not a guarantee of safety anymore than wearing a seatbelt. But it at least gives you a fighting chance.

2. Which brings us to point 2: Even if it is a gun on gun deal, you owning a gun is at least leveling the playing field. It is the great equalizer. When you live in a society that devalues life, simply submitting and hoping they don't kill you isn't going to work too well.

It is always better to have a gun and not need it than it is to need a gun and not have it.

Joseph Botwinick

 

You know what they say about opinions... :smilewinkgrin: