Anyone NOT own a handgun?

[Injun Joe]

I don't own one. Never have even fired a gun. I think about it sometimes but I figure I'd just get myself in trouble with one.

[srt8-in-largo]

You realize that, had the guy been serious, he could have put that chainsaw through the window and dismembered your child in less than 1 second, no? I don't think anyone should be subjected to the whims of a chainsaw wielding nutjob and rely on the *HOPE* of him backing down.

I would much rather deal with the anguish of a shooting, than deal with a dismembered or dead child and wonder later if I should have done something... IMO the shooting is not only justifiable, it's also rationale and logical. I'll take my chances with a jury.

[BIGLRY]

You realize that, had the guy been serious, he could have put that chainsaw through the window and dismembered your child in less than 1 second, no? I don't think anyone should be subjected to the whims of a chainsaw wielding nutjob and rely on the *HOPE* of him backing down.

I would much rather deal with the anguish of a shooting, than deal with a dismembered or dead child and wonder later if I should have done something... IMO the shooting is not only justifiable, it's also rationale and logical. I'll take my chances with a jury.

Kind of reminds me of the old saying by Col. Jeff Cooper, founder of Gunsite, "I'd rather be judged by 12, than carried by 6".

[RickJ]

I don't own one. Never have even fired a gun. I think about it sometimes but I figure I'd just get myself in trouble with one.

Then you shouldn't own one...which you don't, so far so good!

[Limoles]

Kind of reminds me of the old saying by Col. Jeff Cooper, founder of Gunsite, "I'd rather be judged by 12, than carried by 6".

... and for that reason , you have to move to Florida .

[53driver]

I carry- and it is NOT in order to exact Gods justice on people in this and other examples. No matter how heinous that's why we have police and courts My ONLY 2 reasons are for my own personal protection should MY life be threatened...or ditto my family- any other situation is none of my business...and I may not really understand that situation anyway. The other reason is that I can, it is a right (and a responsibility). As they say- use it or lose it.

Once you shoot someone, your life changes, I don't want to do that because some asshole cut me off, or I got in a fist fight with a bigger guy, or I misinterpreted a situation that didn't involve me at a mall.

Rick - Full agreement. I carry for the same reasons. I do not do vigilante work.

My response was aimed at the "genetics lesson" from the distinguished gentleman from New Jersey.
Yes there is stress in everyday living, and the resulting conflict between "thinking I want to do something" and resorting to my "live and let live" philosophy tends to raise my BP a few notches.
But, no action is taken until my life is in danger.

[RickJ]

Rick - Full agreement. I carry for the same reasons. I do not do vigilante work.

My response was aimed at the "genetics lesson" from the distinguished gentleman from New Jersey.
Yes there is stress in everyday living, and the resulting conflict between "thinking I want to do something" and resorting to my "live and let live" philosophy tends to raise my BP a few notches.
But, no action is taken until my life is in danger.

Glad to hear it...True confession- I hear you on the assholes bereft of morality or conscience. I volunteer at a local jail and DAYUM some people think differently...not all of them, but there are real sickos out there. Anyway- peace brother!

[shooter]

Guys its simple. If you want to carry and are qualified then have at it. If you don't want to carry and feel unsure about your ability then leave the guns to others. For those of you that don't carry and don't want me to carry either , if the situation arises I will try my best to not save your sorry self. If I screw up and save your life then I am sorry in advance.

[53driver]

Guys its simple. If you want to carry and are qualified then have at it. If you don't want to carry and feel unsure about your ability then leave the guns to others. For those of you that don't carry and don't want me to carry either , if the situation arises I will try my best to not save your sorry self. If I screw up and save your life then I am sorry in advance.

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[RickJ]

Guys its simple. If you want to carry and are qualified then have at it. If you don't want to carry and feel unsure about your ability then leave the guns to others. For those of you that don't carry and don't want me to carry either , if the situation arises I will try my best to not save your sorry self. If I screw up and save your life then I am sorry in advance.

HA +1