Self-defense, gun ownership, and homeland security

The State ^ | Dec 28, 2001 | Rick Daniel,

[Squantos]

FYI

[Gritty]

BUMP!

[Jim Thornley]

What does SLED stand for?

[Libertarianize the GOP]

bump

[Rain-maker]

If you live in Buffalo, NY and a armed person breaks into yourhome, don't expect
any timely response from police when there's 7 feet of snow on the ground.

Best person to rely on to protect your life is you...oh and a .45 colt...hehe

El bumpo-roony

[PeaceBeWithYou]

SLED=South Carolina Law Enforcement Division

[FreedomPoster]

The current focus on homeland security has a growing number of Americans reevaluating their stance on personal safety and on the Second Amendment.

I'm glad to say I needed no such re-assessment in the wake of 9/11, at least concerning firearms, and felt no need to make any new acquisitions. But I'm glad others did so. I did help a friend make a selection.

I imagine I'm similar to many FReepers with regards to the above. I certainly hope so.

[Eaker]

I imagine I'm similar to many FReepers with regards to the above. I certainly hope so.

Same here, given a bit of advice to a few friends as to purchases, but that is it.

The Second Amendment means the same to me now as it did on 10-Sep-01.

Eaker

[Redbob45]

Ah, but you're being logical, Mr. Daniel!
What about the children?</sarcasm>

[Mrs. P]

a growing number of Americans reevaluating their stance on personal safety and on the Second Amendment

I'm glad to say it didn't change things at our house, we were always in favor of defending ourselves and teaching our boys about guns.

What I've been enjoying is how the whole country seems to have been waked up to the need to be vigilant and defend themselves. The stupidest thing a person could do these days is cause a disturbance on an airplane, he would get beaten to a bloody pulp within minutes. It's a wonderful thing to read about! Maybe the sheep aren't sheep after all.

[umgud]

I've bought 3 more handguns since 9/11. I just like handguns. But, I see CA isn't the only state where one handgun per month is the law.

[rockfish59]

BUY A GUN!
(now!)

[Myrddin]

To assume that no one needs more than one gun is outrageous and shortsighted.

Guns are tools. You pick the right one for the particular situation. A .22 cal rifle is fine for rabbits but totally useless for a black bear. A .223 rifle is just perfect for a coyote, but leaves a rabbit spattered all over the place. A .308 is a fine caliber for deer, but a bit under powered for a bear. A 45-70 is more appropriate for a bear or moose.

A law enforcement official can openly carry anything that is comfortable and effective (and authorized by his/her department). Concealed carry demands something comfortable to carry all day long, quick to access and effective when needed and fully concealed. The tradeoffs are influenced by the nature of the threat, the weather (clothing), the size and the gender of the person. One size does not fit all.

[Eaker]

I need to buy one more for concealed carry but everytime I turn around the darn kids are hungry again!!!

;^)

Eaker

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

Right on, there's all kinds of stories out there about people buying guns and getting CCW permits in record numbers. I hope Sarah Brady is having a nervous breakdown.

I took my formerly anti-gun cousin out shooting and he loved it! We shot my .357 magnum revolver and my dad's .30-06 rifle. People fear what they don't understand. After 9/11, he had some second thoughts about owning guns. My dad and I took him shooting and he had a blast (pardon the pun). The way things are going, he's going to go buy his own handgun real soon. Any advice?

[JWinNC]

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[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

Right on. I've seen a real turn-around in a lot of women in my workplace. A lot of them that were squeamish about guns before are getting into it now. I like it! Eat your heart out, liberal scumdogs!

[aomagrat]

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