I’m One of Those Anti-Gun People Who Just Bought His First Firearm

thetruthaboutguns.com/ ^ | 4/4/2020 | Ilya

[rktman]

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.

[dfwgator]

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!)

[doorgunner69]

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.........

[BereanBrain]

As usual, some gun shop owner sold a glock, which this guy will end up shooting himself accidentally with.

[fwdude]

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.

[DIRTYSECRET]

There are no atheists in foxholes.

[Lazamataz]

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

[ImJustAnotherOkie]

Glock 19 is a fine handgun. Bought one for myself and my son.

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

[LittleBillyInfidel]

The writer is simply a garden variety narcissist; I’m not impressed with her little epiphany.

[DesertRhino]

“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.

[CodeToad]

I expect LOTS of NDs.

[CodeToad]

States have been shutting down outdoor gun ranges.

[mware]

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.

[rigor mortis]

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

[Colinsky]

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.

[fwdude]

Oh, that goes without saying. My piece is still in a very inconspicuous location. I just like open carry for the quick accessibility.

[ladyjane]

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.

[taxcontrol]

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

[A Navy Vet]

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.

[TexasM1A]

Don’t shoot yourself.