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Like someone said on another forum:
"I carry a gun because a cop is too heavy."
If some fecal lump is busting into my house the cops can't get there in time to stop them.
I'm already there. So is my gun. I'll stop them.
If I'm even home at the time...I'll stop them. I don't think cops do anyone any good. They're nothing but a bunch of armed thugs.
I consider a firearm to be an insurance policy. Like a house fire, being assaulted is an unlikely event, but we still purchase fire insurance. Most of the times I travel without a gun because I think the places I go are quite safe. When I worked a job that took me into the industrial/slum areas of a city I was carrying a gun because I thought the possibilities of being assaulted were high enough warrant being armed.
I keep my guns clean and oiled. When I carry there is a cartridge in the chamber and the hammer is locked back and the thumb safety is engaged. I am practiced enough to reliably put 7 rounds in a 4” circle at 20 ft. I have not forgotten the lessons I learned in 'Nam. Be aware, be alert and be armed.
I consider a firearm to be an insurance policy. Like a house fire, being assaulted is an unlikely event, but we still purchase fire insurance. Most of the times I travel without a gun because I think the places I go are quite safe. When I worked a job that took me into the industrial/slum areas of a city I was carrying a gun because I thought the possibilities of being assaulted were high enough warrant being armed.
I keep my guns clean and oiled. When I carry there is a cartridge in the chamber and the hammer is locked back and the thumb safety is engaged. I am practiced enough to reliably put 7 rounds in a 4” circle at 20 ft. I have not forgotten the lessons I learned in 'Nam. Be aware, be alert and be armed.
Agree completely, but the obsession with guns seen in some, and the fearmongering seen in the OP, is a bit disturbing.
The OP said taht we're either carriers or victims.
Where did I ever say that people should be disarmed?
Of course I think there is no reason to carry guns.
It simply escalates encounters and more people are killed by morons with weapons.
Perhaps you should move to a less crime ridden area or consider counseling for your fears.
I choose not to live in fear, but to enjoy my life.
You may be on to something here. Maybe EVERYONE should move to less crime-ridden areas! Of course, I will give you partial credit when this idea eliminates crime.
The OP said taht we're either carriers or victims.
Where did I ever say that people should be disarmed?
Of course I think there is no reason to carry guns.
It simply escalates encounters and more people are killed by morons with weapons.
Perhaps you should move to a less crime ridden area or consider counseling for your fears.
I choose not to live in fear, but to enjoy my life.
Living in fear? Lol, how cliche'. Bear in mind that there is a rather large difference twixt being afraid and being prepared for the worst. Far more people are 'killed by morons' behind the wheel of a car, or trying to fix their own gas appliances, than are negligently shot, and, if the truth were actually presented, rather than emotionally stunted opinions, many people are saved and protected every day by being armed. Yes, there are 'morons with weapons' out there, however , that is not sufficient reason for me to consider myself in thier company, or to lump everyone who chooses to arm themelves in with them.
At least, that's what a lot of anti-gun-rights people will tell you while making the argument that "Nobody needs a gun", or "Nobody need such-and-such kind of gun", etc.
This is probably the most misleading thread title of the month... and there was heavy competition! Congratulations.
Its kind of like living a life thinking the government will get you a job, find you a place to live, pay for your bills, and protect you. The Government's only function is to allow you to do those things for yourself reasonably and freely. The police are there as a deterrent to crime, not to prevent it from happening. They do that by arresting and prosecuting those who commit crimes so others know they'll most likely be caught and punished and even harmed if they attempt it.
Actually, I could NOT "easily" do that. The odds are for me witnessing a crime--yet I've never done so, unless I was personally involved. Most of those have been simple assaults. Had an attempted burglary once--which I foiled, by putting the guy in a headlock and walking him out the door. He never came back.
None of the incidents I have ever been involved in involved the presence of a gun. A knife, yes...and I removed the weapon from the person in both cases. So...where are all these guns? Owning a gun will not keep me from being shot--if someone were so inclined. And does nothing more than provide a potential weapon to the attacker. Someone could break in and steal the gun, for instance. And then I've provided a gun to a criminal. How is THAT wise? No, better not to have them at all...until I need it to end my own life because it's become necessary.
You took me totally out of context, which, I suppose is easy enough to do when discussing by writing. No matter. No, having a gun does not ensure victory against any attacker, be they two or four legged, but nether does not being armed ensure anything. I have used firearms in defense before, against both animal and human predators, and am quite glad I was armed at the time these incidents occurred. I'm still alive and in one piece because I was. Anyone attacking my home, or trying to make food of me and mine in any way, has , not just me to contend with either. Should an intruder or attacker, get past me, my wife is a force to be reckoned with as well, and she is actually more likely to shoot to kill, with extreme predjudice, than I am. Nothing is ever certain, and despite all the training and caution one can take on, anything can happen, I just feel that being armed, despite being necessary in my lifestyle, evens the odds a bit.It's worked quite well for me my whole life, I see no reason to change my ways. What is 'wise' is relative. What works for you and I won't wash in another persons stream.
If the OP wants to fuss about anything in this case s/he should fuss about the police, or the woman herself, not securing the windows.
What this has to do with gun control and liberals is beyond me.
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