Strange motorcycle crash story

[Deer Slayer]

Not trying to hijack but I have to ask. I'm from Canada and with all due respect to our American friends, I do not own a weapon and never ever thought of it. Yes, I grew up with a dad from the military with a gun and I have shot and killed more animals with it than most hunters ever will. Yes we have crime but odds are so low I've never considered defending myself by shooting someone. It would end me up in the slammer and I don't want to be raped. Not a good alternative. Lol .

Are things that bad down there that you have such a need?
(Ya, I 've heard the constitution stance but I still don't get the obsession)

Not afraid of being flamed here because I know you won't try and shoot me ! It will end you up in jail where you will get raped instead of me. Lol!

Besides , Too many other things to worry about when riding. Wouldn't want to worry about a gun going off as well.

It tis called people on DRUGS! You have the same problem in your part of North America.

[GothamVengeance]

I know that intersection well. Consider me extra-paranoid from now on.

[Westernbiker]

It is not a need to carry a firearm, it is more of a want. Do I want to be able to defend myself, my family and my friends, if I, or we, are caught in a potentially fatal situation? YES is my answer to that question. Not everyone thinks the same way. Not everyone will be put in a dangerous situation where protecting your life is at hand. If it happens to me, I will be prepared for it to some degree and NOT a definite statistic!
After all.........I do live in the WILD WILD WEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL!

[Scotrod]

Lotsa folks get the impression the US is bad due to all the 'guns'.

I don't carry. Don't see that changing anytime soon.

Lotsa responsible gun owners out there, but you rarely ever hear of 'em because they are not causing anyone any trouble!!!

Also got some folks that are flat azz infatuated with guns, and for several different reasons, both legitimate, and not so legitimate.

Like they say, better to have it and not need it than to not have it and need it,,,, That's why I carry a screwdriver in my tool kit. Used it 3 times now in less than a year. My need for a gun in 50 years? 0.

YMMV

[darcym]

Lotsa folks get the impression the US is bad due to all the 'guns'.

I don't carry. Don't see that changing anytime soon.

Lotsa responsible gun owners out there, but you rarely ever hear of 'em because they are not causing anyone any trouble!!!

Also got some folks that are flat azz infatuated with guns, and for several different reasons, both legitimate, and not so legitimate.

Like they say, better to have it and not need it than to not have it and need it,,,, That's why I carry a screwdriver in my tool kit. Used it 3 times now in less than a year. My need for a gun in 50 years? 0.

YMMV

+1

I don't begrudge those who want to carry or feel the need to carry, personally I don't. I've never felt the need to protect myself beyond locking my doors and keeping a big dog.

[motozeke]

I'd like to see a high training requirement for people to pack heat on their hips. I don't view concealed carry as a constitutional or moral right; I think you need to demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility and a thorough knowledge of gun safety, because everyone has neighbors.

This guy obviously didn't practice elemental gun safety, and we have one more needless gun death because of it. Could've been a bystander besides. How many people die every week because somebody was "sure" the gun wasn't loaded?

Gun rights supporters (of which I am one, just not unlimited rights) like to point out that gun rights should be preserved for "responsible, law-abiding" gun owners and I agree 100%. You should demonstrate responsibility through training, and if you do something stupid like have an accidental discharge then you lose your right, at least for a period of time. Why would that even be controversial? Instead this is what we get: constant paranoia that any restrictions at all mean that gubmint wants to take all your guns away. And since that motivation must be behind every single piece of regulation, behind every single law, then all laws and regulations must be opposed. Mindless and counter-productive. I just don't get it.

[The Highwayman]

I ride with my sawed off Winchester M1887 in my left hand. Never failed me on my 1990 HD Fat Boy that I used to ride!!!

Sorry I couldn't resist....

[austin_tech]

It is not a need to carry a firearm, it is more of a want. Do I want to be able to defend myself, my family and my friends, if I, or we, are caught in a potentially fatal situation? YES is my answer to that question. Not everyone thinks the same way. Not everyone will be put in a dangerous situation where protecting your life is at hand. If it happens to me, I will be prepared for it to some degree and NOT a definite statistic!
After all.........I do live in the WILD WILD WEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL!

Let's turn the Wild West into a grand Death Star finale!
Anyone up for packing a 2W laser? Instantly blind your assailant day or night, up to several kilometers away!

http://www.wickedlasers.com/arctic