June 13, 201610 yr Agreed! I don't care if I have to spend a little extra money for better classes for everyone , as well as more and deeper checks, as long as they are done properly and does not infringe on any innocent citizen wanting to protect themselves. I'm not sure if you carry or not, but some members on BGP if I wasn't one to carry would really appreciate some let say like Run To State being armed at any establishment or event that I am at, as I know that he is stable and has at least some training, as well as being the type of person who would go out of their way to protect others. 100% agree with the first part. I understand that line of thinking. My worry is for every RTS there are 10 Rambo wannabes. Which is why I don't think arming more of the general population is a legit solution.
June 13, 201610 yr Just read a Harvard study out last year: for every woman who is able to stave off an attacker with a gun another 83 are murdered. The article stated there will be studies upcoming to focus but 1:83. If I were a woman I wouldn't want a gun in the house Does that study conclude that the 83 murder victims would all be alive today had they not tried to defend themselves?
June 13, 201610 yr Are you being serious? See post 464. What reasons did they have not to approve his background check? Thats where I was going with this. Not that a background checks stops anyone from obtaining a firearm in an illegal manner.
June 13, 201610 yr If you NEED an AR-15 for home defense, you need to move. You either live in Iraq or have a hoard of zombies running around your neighborhood. Last month I finally got my Sig Swat 556, a couple thousand rounds to start out as well. To be honest, the first thing I'll grab at home if needed would be one of my 9mm pistols. Maybe they would be a situation where I'd prefer the 556, I don't know.
June 13, 201610 yr Or just a veteran that properly knows how to hand the rifle or just prefers it over the handgun. Nope. Need was specifically stated. Victim blamer. :lol2:
June 13, 201610 yr Explain to me how adding a gun to that situation makes it better. Stopped me from possibly getting mugged a few months ago.
June 13, 201610 yr Come on' date=' JA. Training won't take those numbers down to where they need to be. At best 1:41. Still despicable.[/quote'] Say a 240lbs guy breaks into your house while you're out of town to rape your women and daughter, you don't want her having a gun?
June 13, 201610 yr Come on, JA. Training won't take those numbers down to where they need to be. At best 1:41. Still despicable. It is still better than nothing. I would rather have women who arm themselves to have been well educated and trained.
June 13, 201610 yr See post 464. What reasons did they have not to approve his background check? Thats where I was going with this. Not that a background checks stops anyone from obtaining a firearm in an illegal manner. Investigated by the FBI twice. Was on the watch-list. The red flags were there.
June 13, 201610 yr Is the ban on political speak been lifted? Don't pour anymore gasoline on this bonfire. :lol2:
June 13, 201610 yr Agreed! I don't care if I have to spend a little extra money for better classes for everyone , as well as more and deeper checks, as long as they are done properly and does not infringe on any innocent citizen wanting to protect themselves. I'm not sure if you carry or not, but some members on BGP if I wasn't one to carry would really appreciate some let say like Run To State being armed at any establishment or event that I am at, as I know that he is stable and has at least some training, as well as being the type of person who would go out of their way to protect others. Right, if I am going to die, its with gun in hand, not in my holster.
June 13, 201610 yr Nope. Need was specifically stated. Easy, I need to protect myself, I chose the AR over the handgun.
June 13, 201610 yr Investigated by the FBI twice. Was on the watch-list. The red flags were there. Does any of that show up on the background check? I dont believe it does.
June 13, 201610 yr Stopped me from possibly getting mugged a few months ago. I'm glad you made it away from that safely. But I was referencing the specific situation here.
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