I changed my mind about that conversation you had with mr. “I’ve killed before”. Those scumbag pirates from somalia are now saying they will kill Americans. Ships sailing in that area should have weapons. Big Weapons.
And the events of this weekend prove this to be true. Armed people saved the day.
I would never have the reason to argue with the knowledge of one of our nations service men or women. They certainly know more than I do on that front, and they know more about the training, and unfortunately the realities that go along with combat situations.
Reading the posts I just felt, that there was some kind of bias or neglect regarding the need and importance of people understanding that they ultimately have the responsiblity to protect themselves and should take the steps necessary to have the tools to do so if at all possible.
I also felt that the exact same arguments being posted were earily familiar to those of anti-2nd Amendment groups. Hit a nerve I suppose.
If the untrained and ill equipped go looking for a fight - well that's a different issue. Being prepared in case trouble comes looking for you - well, that is what I hope to accomplish. Not saying I want to storm the beaches at Normanday - just that if the beach comes to me, I at least want to have the tools (literally and figuratively) to help me get to higher ground.
I never want to test that, but hope that if I am tested, I will make a good showing at least.
Take care.