Trinitas
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I'm fairly new to guns as a whole, I won't lie. I know very little, but I am eager and open minded and have already been to more of the OC meets than I have posts and gotten to listen to a few of you guys talk - for hours - about guns, and carrying laws.
So today, I decided to enter a contest. It's basically a debate contest, I bring up the topic, he comes back with his thoughts, etc. Whomever brings him the most interesting and challenging debate by the end of the week wins a prize. I chose to do mine on open carrying. I started it off simple, addressing the fact that I liked the awareness it promoted, and the display of our rights as American citizens. That I was very much naive about guns not too long ago, but as my awareness grows, so does my support of our liberties and rights to them.
The response back I got was pretty much what I expected - but boy I didn't think I'd ever get so riled up about it. My response is already in the works, but thought I'd share what he said back to me with you guys for the heck of it. I know it'll ruffle up more than one of ya'lls feathers.
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I'm fairly new to guns as a whole, I won't lie. I know very little, but I am eager and open minded and have already been to more of the OC meets than I have posts and gotten to listen to a few of you guys talk - for hours - about guns, and carrying laws.
So today, I decided to enter a contest. It's basically a debate contest, I bring up the topic, he comes back with his thoughts, etc. Whomever brings him the most interesting and challenging debate by the end of the week wins a prize. I chose to do mine on open carrying. I started it off simple, addressing the fact that I liked the awareness it promoted, and the display of our rights as American citizens. That I was very much naive about guns not too long ago, but as my awareness grows, so does my support of our liberties and rights to them.
The response back I got was pretty much what I expected - but boy I didn't think I'd ever get so riled up about it. My response is already in the works, but thought I'd share what he said back to me with you guys for the heck of it. I know it'll ruffle up more than one of ya'lls feathers.
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[/align]OK.. so guns... I'm not a huge fan of just letting people carry. I think that people do have a right to guns.. i think that people have a right to hunt and to protect themselves. However, letting the widespread populace carry guys on them at all times is just a bad idea for a number of reasons.
1) Accidents - hello plaxico burress... yes i know.. teach people safety but really we teach people how to drive and look at the number of incidents
2) Rage - so many times people get into fights.. if guns were around.. ummm bad idea...
3) Use if for defense? Really? If you think your gun will protect you then you must be joking. IF you really think about it why would u need a gun to protect u at a distance? Just run. Up close.. i can take your gun without even trying.. especially if the situation that causes violence isn't a situation that would instantly cause you to fear for your life. I've seen bouncers carry.. what a dumb ass idea...
Its really a question about the "why" and the risk analysis. There is no reasonable social arguement as to why people should be able to carry in public especially in crowded areas. I have no problem with ownership.. but the carry laws someplaces are just dumb.