seattleric007
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I'm looking for the#1 way to persuade someone to carry a gun? I bet I don't get any good answer's.
I'm looking for the#1 way to persuade someone to carry a gun? I bet I don't get any good answer's.
I'm looking for the#1 way to persuade someone to carry a gun? I bet I don't get any good answer's.
Kito, I read the words value, merit, responsibility, your on a good track. Can you elaberated more on this?
Phssthpok, how does that contrast with fear mongering done by the media, not that your idea isn't a good one, just isn't there a better emotion to apeal to? Can you help me with this?
Thanks Kito, How would you demonstrate that in a billboard? Saying something about safety of the weapon, ability of the owner to operate it safely, showing the vulablity of the person, thus justifying the need. Maybe an old ladyholding up a target with the center shot out of it, saying my beretta has three safeties so it won't go off by accident, and I don't want to wait 7 minutes for a cop, or be a victim, or what else?
I like phssthpok's idea. It's more fun.:celebrateseattleric007 wrote:Phssthpok, how does that contrast with fear mongering done by the media, not that your idea isn't a good one, just isn't there a better emotion to apeal to? Can you help me with this?
I think you misunderstand me. I don't' mean one should warn them of the possible dangers of violence.
I mean mug them...VIOLENTLY. Pop their bubble. Violate their safety. Rattle their nerves. Shake up their world-view. Screw appealing to emotion... make 'em THINK!
If they are unwilling to take responsibility for their own safety after that, then there is nothing more you can do.
(you never specified that the #1 way should be legal, or even moral )
- Simply, carry a gun yourself, look damn good doing it, and present yourself confidently, polite with a touch of chivalry, and you'll stand out as one of the good guys.
Bat
I love the way your brain works! Well spoken, Sir!There is an old adage of "Success is the best revenge". I think some of this fundamental can be applied here for "persuading someone to carry a gun" (or at least learn to accept and respect those of us that do).
- Simply, carry a gun yourself, look damn good doing it, and present yourself confidently, polite with a touch of chivalry, and you'll stand out as one of the good guys. The end effect is hopefully more people wanting to emulate this behaviour, themselves believing that with the proper application of firearms knowledge, confidence, proper social image, etc, that they too can "be one of the good guys". Also, they might notice the "bad guys" tend to behave a little more agreeable in your presence than when left to their own accord. If they comment on this observation, respectfully comment that criminals are often deterred by the possibility of an equal, or superiorprey, and relate that to improved community safety. At no point do we want to sound off or appear to be akin to a vigilante, so it has to be related in a much more moderate frame, presenting a strong image, but not overpowering - strive for the balance here.
- I would think, subtle influence and patience will get more "sheeple" to learn, grow and blossom into the realization that they too can in fact be responsible for their own safety, both of self, and community... and possibly prevent phssthpok's mugging--lol.
Just my thoughts, hope i understood your question correctly (I assume you were referring to the masses as a whole, not a friend, spouse, or individual).
Bat