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Handgun ownership surges in new groups (Women, gays, liberals and college kids)
Charlotte Observer ^ | Dec. 12, 2011 | Ken Wells

Posted on 12/12/2011 9:58:57 AM PST by Between the Lines

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1 posted on 12/12/2011 9:59:04 AM PST by Between the Lines
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2 posted on 12/12/2011 10:04:48 AM PST by Joe Brower (Sheep have three speeds: "graze", "stampede" and "cower".)
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Homosexuals with guns is a really dangerous combination. The males will use a gun to the head of every young boy—is that their game?


3 posted on 12/12/2011 10:04:48 AM PST by Neoliberalnot ((Read "The Grey Book" for an alternative to corruption in DC))
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The more Sharia Law is talked about openly in this country, the more I predict gays will suddenly become believers in the Second Amendment.


4 posted on 12/12/2011 10:06:38 AM PST by Buckeye McFrog
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To: Between the Lines

Maybe if people become responsible for their own safety, they will start to see the virtues of individuality in other areas. It’s a start.


5 posted on 12/12/2011 10:06:58 AM PST by pallis
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6 posted on 12/12/2011 10:07:23 AM PST by Joe Brower (Sheep have three speeds: "graze", "stampede" and "cower".)
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She contends that few are trained rigorously enough to deploy their weapons in the shock and heat of an attack, that they'll shoot innocent bystanders, and that more times than not their firearms will be turned against them.

Even though my wife is trained, prepared, and equipped with a SIG 229 in 40, I think a woman that draws a firearm on a perp is enough to defer continued action. Especially if the woman is a red head. :-)

7 posted on 12/12/2011 10:11:39 AM PST by mosaicwolf (Strength and Honor)
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She contends that few are trained rigorously enough to deploy their weapons in the shock and heat of an attack, that they'll shoot innocent bystanders, and that more times than not their firearms will be turned against them.

That would be interesting if it were true. Trouble is, it hasn't happened. But libs never let facts get in the way of any of their many agendas.

8 posted on 12/12/2011 10:14:20 AM PST by Noumenon (The only 'NO' a liberal understands is the one that arrives at muzzle velocity.)
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To: pallis
Does arming a liberal create a libertarian?

I just hope that their over-sized sense of self-entitlement doesn't affect the way they use their new weapons.

9 posted on 12/12/2011 10:14:55 AM PST by USFRIENDINVICTORIA
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To: Between the Lines
Post-9/11 fears seem to be a factor, as are the pro-gun politicking of the National Rifle Association and the marketing, particularly to women, by handgun manufacturers.

These reporters just won't even dare to mention the real reasons;
Obama's dreadnaught-like desire to destroy America and the rise in flash mob activities by the demographic that elected him in the first place.

10 posted on 12/12/2011 10:16:57 AM PST by Bloody Sam Roberts (Attacking Wall Street because you're jobless is like burning down Whole Foods because you're hungry.)
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“She contends that few are trained rigorously enough to deploy their weapons in the shock and heat of an attack, that they’ll shoot innocent bystanders, and that more times than not their firearms will be turned against them”

I forget now. Will that be before or after the streets run red with blood from a new “wild west”, etc, etc.?

It never seems to phase them for a second that their talking points are demonstrably false.

On a happier note, Mrs Pessimist has a PK380, just like the lady in the article. Nice little weapon!

And I just recently picked up a Commander sized Kimber like the one depicted. (Mine’s a Tac Pro 2, in 9mm though.)


11 posted on 12/12/2011 10:17:30 AM PST by Pessimist
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“”Homosexuals with guns is a really dangerous combination. The males will use a gun to the head of every young boy—is that their game?””

If that is their “game” I doubt they would be purchasing legal handguns. Personally I don’t feel threatened by any of these groups owning handguns.


12 posted on 12/12/2011 10:17:53 AM PST by Between the Lines
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To: Buckeye McFrog

Good point!


13 posted on 12/12/2011 10:18:47 AM PST by Pessimist
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To: Buckeye McFrog
The more Sharia Law is talked about openly in this country, the more I predict gays will suddenly become believers in the Second Amendment.

I suspect that may be the tipping point that gets Islam expunged from our society. If they gain power sufficient to increase the subjugation and reprisals against the gay community, then the outcry will come from the Loony Lefties to defeat Islam. But not, I fear, until then.

14 posted on 12/12/2011 10:20:47 AM PST by Bloody Sam Roberts (Attacking Wall Street because you're jobless is like burning down Whole Foods because you're hungry.)
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“”These reporters just won’t even dare to mention the real reasons””

There seems to be a tone to the article that these types of people shouldn’t even consider owning handguns. Denial.


15 posted on 12/12/2011 10:21:02 AM PST by Between the Lines
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Well at least she has good taste....Love the PK380. One of my favorites.


16 posted on 12/12/2011 10:23:18 AM PST by READINABLUESTATE (Millions of government bureaucrats are gang raping and choking the life out of America.)
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Hasn't worked in Britain yet............

The thing about tolerating the intolerant...it will come back to bite you.

17 posted on 12/12/2011 10:24:46 AM PST by Osage Orange (HE HATE ME)
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To: Joe Brower

I’m down to one adult child at home, with my wife and I. Both me and my dog are getting a bit long in the tooth. I never owned a firearm with small kids in the house because I didn’t feel I needed it, and I was afraid I’d slip and one of the kids would gain access.

So, now I’m starting to think about getting a gun. Couple of questions: What’s the best bang for the buck in a home protection firearm? (pun intended). And, what is the proper way to store said firearm for safety, yet accessibility in the event of a break in?


18 posted on 12/12/2011 10:25:15 AM PST by brownsfan (Aldous Huxley and Mike Judge were right.)
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To: USFRIENDINVICTORIA

Given the mindset of liberals, I doubt that suddenly owning a gun will cause them to adhere strictly to Agenda 21 and off themselves.


19 posted on 12/12/2011 10:25:29 AM PST by MHGinTN (Some, believing they cannot be deceived, it's impossible to convince them when they're deceived.)
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The Jerry Sandusky types don't need guns to be child molesters, not to mention that what they do is illegal to begin with. The average adult male is much stronger than most kids.

Governments with guns are much more dangerous than homos.

20 posted on 12/12/2011 10:25:44 AM PST by Darren McCarty (Anybody but Romney or Obama)
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