In Response To Evan's Post

 In Response to Evan's Post about Gun Rights In America...

First of all- I like that phrase MUCH better than calling it GUN CONTROL. And I agree the two groups are having different discussions.

I don't know much about the historical part of the weapons issue- except it exists just as Evan explains it in his post.

What I DO know is that I feel much safer even if everyone around me is carrying a weapon. 

Most times I will get a side eye when I walk into a place of business carrying..... but here's the thing. I'm an expert marksman. If someone comes in and pulls a weapon and starts firing- you will be damn happy I've got my Glock. I carry with the thought of protection only. And the way I see it there is a MUCH better chance of someone NOT shooting a place up when it's an open carry- because they don't know WHO has a weapon on them or how many would be willing to take a bullet to protect  you and your loved ones should the situation arise. I am one of those people who would take the bullet gladly- but whoever is stupid enough to carry out an active shooting anywhere near me will have one damn hard time getting one in me before I take them down and I can back that up. And that's all I got to say about that.

I dont have my weapon because it's cool- or because it looks or sounds good.... I have it to protect me and mine- and you and yours, regardless of the arguments for or against people carrying or owning. And to be honest- I don't trust many of the politicians in the separate states to pass the laws governing my weapons ownership.

I only trust myself and my integrity and a handful of like minded individuals. 

That being said- I know of LOTS of people that I WOULDN'T care to see owning weapons of any sort- simply because of Irresponsibility and Lack of Integrity in other parts of their lives. 

So how do we respond to that issue and still be fair to everyone?... like Evan said- harsher punishments for weapons criminals is shutting the barn gate after the horse is long gone.  

It's a HOT Topic and will be debated to eternity.