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Why I carry a gun

Viper068

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Here is some interesting reading to share.

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not".
Thomas Jefferson








This is pretty good!

PEOPLE ASK WHY?


Why I carry a Gun

My old grandpa said to me 'Son, there comes a time in every man's life when
He stops bustin' knuckles and starts bustin' caps and usually it's when he
Becomes too old to take an ass whoopin.'

I don't carry a gun to kill people.
I carry a gun to keep from being killed.

I don't carry a gun to scare people.
I carry a gun because sometimes this world can be a scary place.

I don't carry a gun because I'm paranoid.
I carry a gun because there are real threats in the world..

I don't carry a gun because I'm evil.
I carry a gun because I have lived long enough to see the evil in the
World.

I don't carry a gun because I hate the government.
I carry a gun because I understand the limitations of government..

I don't carry a gun because I'm angry.
I carry a gun so that I don't have to spend the rest of my life hating
Myself for failing to be prepared.

I don't carry a gun because I want to shoot someone.
I carry a gun because I want to die at a ripe old age in my bed, and not on
A sidewalk somewhere tomorrow afternoon.

I don't carry a gun because I'm a cowboy.
I carry a gun because, when I die and go to heaven, I want to be a cowboy.

I don't carry a gun to make me feel like a man.
I carry a gun because men know how to take care of themselves and the ones
They love.

I don't carry a gun because I feel inadequate.
I carry a gun because unarmed and facing three armed thugs, I am inadequate.

I don't carry a gun because I love it.
I carry a gun because I love life and the people who make it meaningful to
Me.

Police protection is an oxymoron.
Free citizens must protect themselves.
Police can not protect you from crime, they usually just investigate the
Crime after it happens and then call someone in to clean up the mess.

Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take
An ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

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A LITTLE GUN HISTORY

In 1929, the Soviet Union established gun control. From 1929 to 1953, about
20 million dissidents, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and
Exterminated.
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In 1911, Turkey established gun control. >From 1915 to 1917, 1.5 million
Armenians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
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Germany established gun control in 1938 and from 1939 to 1945, a total of
13 million Jews and others who were unable to defend themselves were rounded
Up and exterminated.
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China established gun control in 1935. From 1948 to 1952, 20 million
Political dissidents, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and
Exterminated
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Guatemala established gun control in 1964. From 1964 to 1981, 100,000 Mayan
Indians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
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Uganda established gun control in 1970. From 1971 to 1979, 300,000
Christians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
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Cambodia established gun control in 1956. From 1975 to 1977, one million
Educated people, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and
Exterminated.
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Defenseless people rounded up and exterminated in the 20th Century because
Of gun control: 56 million.
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You won't see this data on the US evening news, or hear politicians
Disseminating this information.

Guns in the hands of honest citizens save lives and property and, yes,
Gun-control laws adversely affect only the law-abiding citizens.

Take note my fellow Americans, before it's too late!

The next time someone talks in favor of gun control, please remind them of
This history lesson.

With guns, we are 'citizens'. Without them, we are 'subjects'.

During WWII the Japanese decided not to invade America because they knew
Most Americans were ARMED!

If you value your freedom, please spread this anti gun-control message to
All of your friends.


The purpose of fighting is to win.
There is no possible victory in defense.
The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more important
Than either.
The final weapon is the brain.
All else is supplemental.

SWITZERLAND ISSUES EVERY HOUSEHOLD A GUN!
SWITZERLAND 'S GOVERNMENT TRAINS EVERY ADULT THEY ISSUE A RIFLE.
SWITZERLAND HAS THE LOWEST GUN RELATED CRIME RATE OF ANY CIVILIZED COUNTRY
IN THE WORLD!!!

IT'S A NO BRAINER!
DON'T LET OUR GOVERNMENT WASTE MILLIONS OF OUR TAX DOLLARS IN AN EFFORT TO
MAKE ALL LAW ABIDING CITIZENS AN EASY TARGET.

I'm a firm believer in the 2nd Amendment!
 

kubel

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Why do you carry a gun?
In case I have to shoot someone.

Political correctness aside, it's the most straight-forward and logical answer you can possibly give.
 

M-Taliesin

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Aurora, Colorado
Why do you carry a gun?
In case I have to shoot someone.

Political correctness aside, it's the most straight-forward and logical answer you can possibly give.

Howdy Amigo!
I'd modify your answer to say:
"in case I need to defend myself, my loved ones or anybody else threatened by criminals."

Blessings,
M-Taliesin
 

Steve47

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Jun 2, 2011
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Location
MI
Good post, but this one is not true.

Germany established gun control in 1938

It's started way before 1938.

In 1919 and 1920, the German Weimar government passed very strict gun ownership restrictions.

I know the Wikipedia is the not the best but here is a link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_politics_in_Germany

They must be happy now, because their gun-laws are much better than in most of the Eastern European countries.
 
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kubel

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Howdy Amigo!
I'd modify your answer to say:
"in case I need to defend myself, my loved ones or anybody else threatened by criminals."

Blessings,
M-Taliesin

But that's not the answer if someone were to ask me, "Why do you carry a gun". Simply carrying it (assuming I'm OCing) might work as a crime prevention, but it won't do much in defense. I don't carry to defend myself. I shoot to defend myself. ;)
 
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