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I’m One of Those Anti-Gun People Who Just Bought His First Firearm
thetruthaboutguns.com/ ^ | 4/4/2020 | Ilya

Posted on 04/05/2020 12:33:45 PM PDT by rktman

Ilya from Michigan writes . . .

If you’d have met me three weeks ago, you’d unequivocally know my stance on guns. I was not only against the ownership of AR-15s, I was in the minority of folks who thought all private gun ownership should be illegal.

Fast forward to today: I own a GLOCK 19 Gen5.

I’m still in a bit of disbelief that there is a dangerous weapon in my house: one that more frequently contributes to accidental deaths, violent homicides, and suicides, rather than the romanticized personal protection experiences.

What happened? The world changed overnight and my opinion…evolved.

I’ve always been a strongly opinionated person, but I pride myself on the idea that my beliefs are loosely held. Strong opinions are great, but what you don’t want is to be egotistically blinded by them. I don’t want to be held hostage by a belief that is no longer valid, given new information. My views before

I live a pretty privileged existence. My family lives in one of the most affluent communities in Michigan. Everyone in the neighborhood leaves their doors open with bikes on the front lawn. Rarely do we worry about anything being stolen, let alone violent crime. I wasn’t born with this privilege, but worked really hard to get where I am.

Circumstances shape people’s understanding of the world, and my situation highly influenced my views on gun ownership. There was no argument, be it constitutional, personal protection, safety, hunting, or anything else that would change my mind and stop me from logically deconstructing your argument.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Philosophy; US: Michigan
KEYWORDS: 2a; 2ndamendment; banglist; isawthelight; kaba; michigan; nra; ohnowigetit; secondamendment
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It's a start. Then again, when/if things settle down will they return to their former hatred of firearms? Of course keeping their own.
1 posted on 04/05/2020 12:33:45 PM PDT by rktman
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Most so-called “anti-gun” people aren’t anti-gun at all.

They just think the wrong people have the guns. (Bible-Clinging White People!)


2 posted on 04/05/2020 12:35:12 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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one that more frequently contributes to accidental deaths, violent homicides, and suicide

Yep, them things are known to do all that just sitting there, untouched.........

3 posted on 04/05/2020 12:35:54 PM PDT by doorgunner69 (Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading - T Jefferson)
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As usual, some gun shop owner sold a glock, which this guy will end up shooting himself accidentally with.


4 posted on 04/05/2020 12:36:04 PM PDT by BereanBrain
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I’ve been openly carrying mine a lot lately. There’s no telling when an outage at a retailer will result in a violent riot of feral Democrats.


5 posted on 04/05/2020 12:36:58 PM PDT by fwdude (Poverty is nearly always a mindset, which canÂ’t be cured by cash)
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To: fwdude

There are no atheists in foxholes.


6 posted on 04/05/2020 12:38:38 PM PDT by DIRTYSECRET (urope. Why do they put up with this.)
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To: rktman

Even if this person returns to a former mindset, this experience will inform them and alter their opinion to an extent.


7 posted on 04/05/2020 12:38:40 PM PDT by Lazamataz (China got this virus right off the bat.)
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Glock 19 is a fine handgun. Bought one for myself and my son.

Not much for concealability but everything else it’s grade A.


8 posted on 04/05/2020 12:40:06 PM PDT by ImJustAnotherOkie (All I know is The I read in the papers.)
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The writer is simply a garden variety narcissist; I’m not impressed with her little epiphany.


9 posted on 04/05/2020 12:40:15 PM PDT by LittleBillyInfidel (This tagline has been formatted to fit the screen. Some content has been edited.)
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To: dfwgator

“Most so-called “anti-gun” people aren’t anti-gun at all.
They just think the wrong people have the guns.”

Nailed it. Utterly nailed it.


10 posted on 04/05/2020 12:41:38 PM PDT by DesertRhino (Dog is man's best friend, and moslems hate dogs. Add that up. ....)
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I expect LOTS of NDs.


11 posted on 04/05/2020 12:42:56 PM PDT by CodeToad (Arm Up! They Have!)
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States have been shutting down outdoor gun ranges.


12 posted on 04/05/2020 12:43:13 PM PDT by CodeToad (Arm Up! They Have!)
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It me in mind of a passage from Charleston Heston’s book. The same people who attacked his stance on the 2nd Amendment were the ones who came up to him and asked to borrow one of his firearms during the riots. He calmly told them it was illegal and they were not properly trained in firearm safety.


13 posted on 04/05/2020 12:44:50 PM PDT by mware (RETIRED)
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To: fwdude

You must keep in mind that open carry also makes you the first target. Just be safe and aware of your surroundings.


14 posted on 04/05/2020 12:46:54 PM PDT by rigor mortis ("Before you open your mouth to speak, make sure it's an improvement upon the silence.")
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I’m still in a bit of disbelief that there is a dangerous weapon in my house

There are no dangerous weapons. There are only dangerous people.
15 posted on 04/05/2020 12:48:37 PM PDT by Colinsky
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Oh, that goes without saying. My piece is still in a very inconspicuous location. I just like open carry for the quick accessibility.


16 posted on 04/05/2020 12:48:42 PM PDT by fwdude (Poverty is nearly always a mindset, which canÂ’t be cured by cash)
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To: LittleBillyInfidel

That’s a scary story. An allegedly former gun hater with no experience, no training goes out and buys a handgun. He/she has no idea about safety. He/she won’t know how to hold it or what to do if it jams. It’s the world gone mad.


17 posted on 04/05/2020 12:51:39 PM PDT by ladyjane
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To: dfwgator

Like you said - liberals do NOT hate guns. In fact, liberals love guns. They just dont want YOU to have one.


18 posted on 04/05/2020 12:53:41 PM PDT by taxcontrol (stupid should hurt (Dad's wisdom))
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As the famous hollywood philosopher once said, "Welcome to the party, pal"

So NOW you get it? Do yourself a favor as a new gun owner and research on how to handle it. Some main facts about guns:
They are always loaded.
Never ever put your finger on the trigger until the need to fire.
Never ever point the weapon at anyone. That includes if you've dislodged the magazine and checked to see if a round is not chambered.
Never give your gun to someone who isn't familiar with it.
Practice, practice, practice at a gun range if you can find one open.

19 posted on 04/05/2020 12:54:40 PM PDT by A Navy Vet (I'm not Islamophobic - I'm Islamonauseous. Also LGBTQxyz nauseous.)
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Don’t shoot yourself.


20 posted on 04/05/2020 12:54:50 PM PDT by TexasM1A
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