Posted on 04/04/2009 12:13:16 PM PDT by stockpirate
A LITTLE GUN HISTORY
In 1929, the Soviet Union established gun control. From 1929 to 1953, about 20 million dissidents, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated. ------------------------------
In 1911, Turkey established gun control. From 1915 to 1917, 1.5 million Armenians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated. ------------------------------
Germany established gun control in 1938 and from 1939 to 1945, a total of 13 million Jews and others who were unable to defend themselves were rounded up and exterminated. ------------------------------
China established gun control in 1935. >From 1948 to 1952, 20 million political dissidents, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated ------------------------------
Guatemala established gun control in 1964. >From 1964 to 1981, 100,000 Mayan Indians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated. ---- ------------- -------------
Uganda established gun control in 1970. From 1971 to 1979, 300,000 Christians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated. ------------------------------
Cambodia established gun control in 1956. From 1975 to 1977, one million educated people, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated. -----------------------------
Defenseless people rounded up and exterminated in the 20th Century because of gun control: 56 million. ------------------------------
It has now been 12 months since gun owners in Australia were forced by new law to surrender 640,381 personal firearms to be destroyed by their own Government, a program costing Australia taxpayers more than $500 million dollars. The first year results are now in:
List of 7 items:
Australia-wide, homicides are up 3.2 percent.
Australia-wide, assaults are up 8.6 percent.
Australia-wide, armed robberies are up 44 percent (yes, 44 percent)!
In the state of Victoria alone, homicides with firearms are now up 300 percent. Note that while the law-abiding citizens turned them in, the criminals did not, and criminals still possess their guns!
While figures over the previous 25 years showed a steady decrease in armed robbery with firearms, this has changed drastically upward in the past 12 months, since criminals now are guaranteed that their prey is unarmed.
There has also been a dramatic increase in break-ins and assaults of the ELDERLY. Australian politicians are at a loss to explain how public safety has decreased, after such monumental effort, and expense was expended in successfully ridding Australian society of guns. The Australian experience and the other historical facts above prove it.
You won't see this data on the US evening news, or hear politicians disseminating this information.
Guns in the hands of honest citizens save lives and property and, yes, gun-control laws adversely affect only the law-abiding citizens.
Take note my fellow Americans, before it's too late!
The next time someone talks in favor of gun control, please remind them of this history lesson.
With guns, we are 'citizens'. Without them, we are 'subjects'.
During WWII the Japanese decided not to invade America because they knew most Americans were ARMED!
If you value your freedom, please spread this anti-gun control message to all of your friends.
The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in defense.
The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental.
IT'S A NO BRAINER! DON'T LET OUR GOVERNMENT WASTE MILLIONS OF OUR TAX DOLLARS IN AN EFFORT TO MAKE ALL LAW ABIDING CITIZENS AN EASY TARGET.
I'm a firm believer in the 2nd Amendment! If you are too, please forward.
PING
That 1st part about gun control & world history is on a shirt that I own. Google it, and you will find that its for sale.
Take care,
BR
The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental.
1. Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
2. If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck.
3. I carry a gun cause a cop is too heavy.
4. When seconds count, the cops are just minutes away.
5. A reporter did a human-interest piece on the Texas Rangers. The reporter recognized the Colt Model 1911 the Ranger was carrying and asked him 'Why do you carry a 45?'
The Ranger responded, 'Because they don't make a 46.'
6. The old sheriff was attending an awards dinner when a lady commented on his wearing his sidearm. 'Sheriff, I see you have your pistol. Are you expecting trouble?' 'No Ma'am. If I were expecting trouble, I would have brought my rifle.'
7. Beware the man who only has one gun. HE PROBABLY KNOWS HOW TO USE IT!!!
But wait, there's more!
I was once asked by a lady visiting if I had a gun in the house. I said I did.
She said 'Well I certainly hope it isn't loaded!' To which I said, of course it is loaded, can't work without bullets!'
She then asked, 'Are you that afraid of someone evil coming into your house?'
My reply was, 'No not at all. I am not afraid of the house catching fire either, but I have fire extinguishers around, and they are all loaded too.'
To which I'll add, having a gun in the house that isn't loaded is like having a car in the garage without gas in the tank.
I'm a firm believer of the 2nd Amendment...
The only thing wrong with your numbers is that China exterminated 60 million, not 20 million.
I wonder how many of the guns turned over in Australia wound up in the cop’s private collections .....
interesting
I fit a lot of the profile.
I’m old.
Own only one gun, 12 ga pump, and it is always loaded beside my bed.
A woman told me my house is dangerous with a loaded gun. My reply was only if you are trying to break in while I’m home.
Soon I’ll by a pistol.
Oh, BTW, I have about 500 rounds for my shotgun just in case the people breaking in are very determined.
I wonder how many of them ended up as black market sales to criminals....
ditto that too!
“The beauty of the 2nd amendment is that you won’t need it until they come to take it away”. Thomas Jefferson
An Australian type turn in law passed in the US? I think a great deal of JUNK would be collected by the brownshirts in charge. But they would have a very long wait for actual Americans to give up their guns and freedom.
Love your tag-line!
After READING the Constitution (suggested at the tea party I attended last week) and especially the Second Amendment - We need to get back to the PURE Constitution - no laws to limit any of the original amendments: Free speach is free speach. The right to bear arms is just that - the right with NO limitation by regulation. Just for starters.
I just bought another gun that I can control today. A Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum Model 27.
What is that saying from the 300?
Come and get them!
I have about 500 rounds of mostly number 2 steel shot and double 0, should hold me until help arrives.
Thanks stockpirate.
Very nice piece.
Recently picked up an SA-XD .40 myself..
It is and is one of the finest revolvers ever produced. I love its versatility and its awesome stopping power. Here is the picture:
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj38/OldTXCop/My%20Guns/SW_27.jpg
This is the next piece I am going to add to my arsenal.
http://www.remtek.com/arms/imi/desert/357/index.htm
The .357 Magnum ammunition makes logistical sense.
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