macsenior08's Blog

I understand that you feel the need to carry around a gun to protect yourself, I just dont' think I could ever kill anyone. My grandmother carries mace and it has saved her, it is useful, some people just chose to use the more violent choice.

I agree with you, I hope I'm never in a situation where I feel the need to protect myself, but if I ever am, I would want that person to live and suffer (either from guilt or being thrown in jail). I'm pretty sure that I'll never want to murder someone, I can't sink down to their level.

And do you really think that teachers should be able to have guns at school?????? This is absurd. What would happen if a student got ahold of the gun. You think that this would stop a gunman. It would create them!!! That idea is ridiculous and you are saying that you trust the teachers enough to use the guns. Who says that the teachers wouldn't use the guns for the wrong reasons. What makes them so trustworthy. I've had many teachers that blow fuses at students who's to say that the guns wouldn't be used to harm students??

This is just one example of what could have been prevented if people were carrying. http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/first100/1001214.ht
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ONE EXAMPLE out of HUNDREDS. Lets just hope you are never in one of these circumstances.

I would want that person to live and suffer (either from guilt or being thrown in jail).

You're kidding right? A killer have guilt? Let's not get into how many return offenders prefer prison.

Here's another one you can read.

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0IMR/is_1-2_79/a
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Hey fellow Cardinal! I back you up. I also know that when I was in the military, they trained me to shoot to kill. I also do not think that people should carry weapons on them, but this world has gotten so blood thirsty that Dracula would carry a peice too! I was trained to kill when needed out in the field. If I had a weapon of my own now, I don't think I could carry it on me because if you do not kill the person raping you and just injur him/her, then they would take you to court for injuries done by you and then YOU get thrown in jail/prison. I would carry, but really, dealing with that for 3 1/2 years, and seeing what I saw, it would be easy for me, but I am not in the field. I am killing a civilian and not a soldier from the enemy. It would eat at my concience and would probably even drive me so stir crazy that I just would not be able to live with myself. Imagine those people who can do it and then go out to dinner like nothing ever happend. I can't live like that. However I do agree with your words and feelings. And MAC, everyone will have their own opinion and try to knock yours down and disagree with you and make you feel bad. Don't listen to them and keep in mind that you have your own opinion and that's all that counts. Stand up for what you believe in chick, that's the only was to fight off losers that do that to you.

I certainly appreciate and understand your feelings concerning gun control. You have every right to feel as you do. However, as for me, please don't hinder my right to feel as strongly as you for the need to carry and be in a position to protect myself - should the need arise. I've carried for over thirty years -- yes, much longer than legal -- and I've never had the need to use. That luck could run out any day.

nived, aren't the people raping and murdering just as bad as the terrorist in another country? They don't give a dang if they kill someone or not. I'd lose sleep for a bit if i had to shoot someone to save anothers life but i think i'd be alright. I just know that if i see someone about to be killed by a thug then i'd be able to shoot and kill that thug...probably even have dinner that night.

My comment is not to debate the idea of carrying a handgun but the reasons I am for it.
With that being said I strongly support carrying a concealed handgun for protection of yourself and others. The world is going to hayull in a hand basket, every night you hear on the news that someone was murdered or raped and the only way I see putting a stop to the crime over running is to be able to protect yourself legally.If I had to choose between a can of mace or a loaded gun to protect myself..I'll take the gun any time. A concealed handgun carrier has to get a license in order to carry in the first place and anyone with a lick of sense should know to take any number of classes to learn how to handle this gun responsibly.Yea you will always have one loose idiot in any group of people but I would'nt want one stray idiot make the difference in me being able to protect myself when in danger.Also if these thugs have no idea who's carrying....how are they going to pick their targets then?
I may get old and I may get frail but my gun will never let me down.Just my thoughts.

Steve...It doesn't stop the robberies in Dallas. They just keep on robbing, including crashing into stores and stealing ATM machines day after day after day - Even in broad daylight. They take advantage of every opportunity and count on catching people off guard when robbing them. I know for a fact that many people carry guns in the DFW area, but it has not lowered the robbery rate.

I try to avoid situations where I could be attacked, raped, or robbed. Keep my car and home doors locked and never open the door without first knowing who is there. However, I do carry mace at all times and have a stun gun in my home. These weapons are very effective, and give the victim time to get away and call for help. There have been people accidentally shot and killed because someone erroneously thought they were going to commit a crime. This is a crime.

1. I have no intention of attempting to change anyone's mind.

2. Having carried a firearm professionally for nearly 25 years, as well as a variety of weapons in the military for another seven years, I feel qualified and confident in so doing.

3. Anyone who is NOT qualified, or who does NOT feel confident, should never carry. They're a serious problem, looking for a place to happen.

4. I feel the entire question is personal and individual to each and every one of us, and therefor, none of us should be telling the others what to think or do.

5. Most importantly, I feel the second amendment should be recognized for what it says. It guarantees each of us the Constitutional Right to bear arms. Nothing more, nothing less.