March 30, 20179 yr I'm generally in favor of Gun ownership rights, but I do draw the line in areas where alcohol is served. Especially when passions can easily be inflamed.
March 30, 20179 yr Maybe because many consider a sports venue as a potential for a terrorist attack? People would now feel that they could defend themselves? If terrorists want to find a way to bring in guns they would. I think the greater fear would be a bomb in a stadium? Considering vehicles have become the primary weapon it seems that most concealable firearms would be of little use to stop them anyway.
March 30, 20179 yr To answer the question, yes I think fans should be able to carry guns into sporting events.
March 30, 20179 yr Maybe because many consider a sports venue as a potential for a terrorist attack? People would now feel that they could defend themselves? If terrorists want to find a way to bring in guns they would. I think the greater fear would be a bomb in a stadium? More likely to happen at a stadium: 1. Terrorist act in which fan with gun prevents it from happening? 2. Fan with gun shoots other fan (or referee, coach, player, etc.) out of angst or in disagreement? I'd hope neither, but statistically I'd say number two would more likely happen considering gun deaths far outweigh terrorism.
March 30, 20179 yr If a terror attack is your reasoning for allowing it... How many terror attacks have we had at American sporting venues?
March 31, 20179 yr If a terror attack is your reasoning for allowing it... How many terror attacks have we had at American sporting venues? Should we wait for the first one to happen like the airlines did?
March 31, 20179 yr Should we wait for the first one to happen like the airlines did? There is absolutely ZERO reason for guns to be allowed in stadiums. They are already full of security and law enforcement.
March 31, 20179 yr There is absolutely ZERO reason for guns to be allowed in stadiums. They are already full of security and law enforcement. So lets see 100 ish officers for a crowd of 70,000 people. 1 officer per every 700 people. That you are just hoping is in the right place at the right time.
March 31, 20179 yr So lets see 100 ish officers for a crowd of 70,000 people. 1 officer per every 700 people. That you are just hoping is in the right place at the right time. Glad you posted those numbers. 70,000 people with guns. 100 officers with guns. Seems like an awesome idea.
March 31, 20179 yr To answer the question, yes I think fans should be able to carry guns into sporting events. Do you think people should be able to carry guns anywhere (schools, hospitals, courthouses etc)?
March 31, 20179 yr More likely to happen at a stadium: 1. Terrorist act in which fan with gun prevents it from happening? 2. Fan with gun shoots other fan (or referee, coach, player, etc.) out of angst or in disagreement? I'd hope neither, but statistically I'd say number two would more likely happen considering gun deaths far outweigh terrorism. You asked the question why. I gave possible reasons that people may want to carry. Not sure where I stand on this. I don't mind getting patted down but the folks doing it are complete disinterested slugs. I'll take the TSA.
March 31, 20179 yr Glad you posted those numbers. 70,000 people with guns. 100 officers with guns. Seems like an awesome idea. So you are assuming the 70K people are all bad people?
March 31, 20179 yr So you are assuming the 70K people are all bad people? Im assuming a worst case scenario.
March 31, 20179 yr Glad you posted those numbers. 70,000 people with guns. 100 officers with guns. Seems like an awesome idea. I agree, aint no way that terrorist getting out alive in that situation. Threat Eliminated.
March 31, 20179 yr I agree, aint no way that terrorist getting out alive in that situation. Threat Eliminated. :ohbrother:
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