Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
I can never quite grasp the point of asking about the 'need' for firearms (of any type) any more than I can fathom questioning anyones 'need' of anything. "Need' if a relative term and pretty specific in its context. From my front porch everyone 'needs' a firearm. I certainly do, and when that 'need' asserts itself, it matters not a whit what shooter I grab up to bring to bear. AR 15, M1A, Mod 700, Mod 66 or 25, 1911, etc, they all do what they are designed to do, launch a projectile at a target of my choosing. Whether that target be a tin can in a dry wash or a meth maggot creeping about my spread in search of mischief. Determination of 'need' is an individual right and should remain as such. Whether or not I 'need' a specific type of firearm for a specific purpose is MY business, thank you very much. ifn someone else be a' thinkin' they be qualified to determine MY 'needs'?? wellllll, what they think matters bout a fart in a high wind to me..........
I realize the second amendment guarantees our right to own a gun.
I am neither pro- or against-gun control. However this weekend I received an advertisement with the newspaper from a local sporting goods store. The multi-page magazine style ad focused on guns and many of the items made me ask the question "why would someone need this?"
The one that sticks out the most was a gattling gun replica which can shoot some crazy number of rounds per minute.
I understand people like to go hunting but you don't need pistols for that. Perhaps you would need a pistol to defend against a home invasion, but if you outlaw guns that becomes less of an issue.
I guess the main question is why do we need to have the right to own a gun?
The answer to that question is stated in one line ". Don't ask your Government to do for you, what you should be doing for your self" . When an emergency arises, you are the quickest responder. Its as simple as that.
The answer to that question is stated in one line ". Don't ask your Government to do for you, what you should be doing for your self" . When an emergency arises, you are the quickest responder. Its as simple as that.
Gun owners mention the use for hunting and self-protection. Not a bad idea.
Some, however, have all sorts of firearms (like assault weapons) as if they expect their homes to be invaded by a bus load of heavily armed criminals.
Watch too many action movies?
I realize the second amendment guarantees our right to own a gun.
I am neither pro- or against-gun control. However this weekend I received an advertisement with the newspaper from a local sporting goods store. The multi-page magazine style ad focused on guns and many of the items made me ask the question "why would someone need this?"
The one that sticks out the most was a gattling gun replica which can shoot some crazy number of rounds per minute.
I understand people like to go hunting but you don't need pistols for that. Perhaps you would need a pistol to defend against a home invasion, but if you outlaw guns that becomes less of an issue.
I guess the main question is why do we need to have the right to own a gun?
Outlawing guns does not prevent gun crimes. Gun control activists love to claim that gun control would prevent crimes but they are very naive for believing so. Mexico, for instance has some of the most strict gun control laws in the world and look at where it has gotten them. The criminals and drug cartels of course have an arsenal and are killing innocent defenseless victims by the thousand. Washington DC had strict gun control but yet has one of the worst crime rates and murder rates in the U.S. They have a huge problem with gun related crime and murder.
It may seem silly for an individual to own AK 47's and other high power assault type riffles but if some sort of crazy uprising was to happen and got out of control those that have them would be glad they did.
Texas is passing a bill allowing students and staff to carry their guns concealed as long as they have a weapons permit to help prevent massacres in the future. The simple fact is, the nut that wants to go on a killing spree could care less if there is a law or rule stating they can't bring a gun on school campus. Not allowing students and staff to have theirs for protection puts them at a severe disadvantage and basically makes them free game until the police arrive and get control of the situation.
Last edited by charlesdickens; 03-05-2011 at 03:49 PM..
Originally it was to keep the Govt. honest. But in all reality the common man using the common handgun stands no chance vs. a trained man using a fully automatic weapon. Reality check is in order, you stand no chance vs. a trained Marine.
In today's era guns are for personal protection and status.
I support my right to own a gun but I also see that we need some regulation because too many idiots own guns.
I realize the second amendment guarantees our right to own a gun.
I am neither pro- or against-gun control. However this weekend I received an advertisement with the newspaper from a local sporting goods store. The multi-page magazine style ad focused on guns and many of the items made me ask the question "why would someone need this?"
The one that sticks out the most was a gattling gun replica which can shoot some crazy number of rounds per minute.
I understand people like to go hunting but you don't need pistols for that. Perhaps you would need a pistol to defend against a home invasion, but if you outlaw guns that becomes less of an issue.
I guess the main question is why do we need to have the right to own a gun?
If you live in LA-LA land, no one would own a gun
good grief!!
do you really think that out lawing guns would solve problems?
Are you in the same world I am in? Are you 15 years old or something?
I live in the city limits of Atlanta, I do not own a gun, but I sure have thought about it
on my street alone we have had rapes a kidknapping and armed robberies
a few blocks from me a guy and his wife was held up at gun point, the man being robbed pulled out his own gun and shot and killed the robber
and you are going to ask if guns should be out lawed?? A 65 year old woman, that I know was pistol whipped and robbed at gun point by 3 teen agers in broad daylight!!
How about the ass holes that are making us feel like we need to own guns
go to jail and keep their asses there without some lawyer getting them back on the streets or some dumb ass crying about their up bringing!!
Good grief!!!!!!
Originally, our nation's people were not only the nation's defense force, but we also needed guns for hunting and self-defense. 3rdly, our forefather's wanted us to have this right so as to keep our government honest. The 2nd amendment is our civil defense against a government should it turn tyrannical.
Perfect, explanation.
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
