What has happened in the past are lessons.My sincere question, as a gun owner/hunter and American citizen is this -What, if anything, should be done starting today? I’d love to see ideas without the idea or the provider of that idea being attacked.Respectfully, C.
Please never stop trying, MsKemple.The nice thing about being attacked in print is that it rarely leaves marks, though sometimes, feelings get bruised – I know. It is the mark of your character the degree to which you are able to set aside that discomfort, especially if your goal is understanding and dialectic exchanges of ideas. There are too many who feel that if they can make you “break character” then whatever you said means nothing because you have now become a hypocrite. They would rather trip a person carrying water to the fire than to help put out the fire beside you.It does not matter whether you and I agree on everything, as long as we can agree to disagree where we must, and move on to find points on which agreement, or at least compromise, might be found.Each day, I pray to the Creator for wisdom and presence of mind. Thank you for your kind replies over the last days.Sincerely,C.
Gabby and husband Mark Kelly fully understand the situation. The ARE for defending the Second, and the “right” to keep and bear arms, but also see, and campaign for, the REGULATION of firearms to meet the needs of the modern, real world, not the mythology of the NRA.
in my younger days I was an avid hunter…lived on about23000 acres (three family ranches) in TX. I did 3 tours in ‘Nam, and haven’t owned a gun since, and by the way, haven’t felt the need to own one for defense. Most people who feel they need a gun for that purpose are more dangerous to themselves and their family than they are to anybody who would do them harm,simply because they have no idea what it takes to intentionally use deadly force on another human being and they would hesitate that crucial second while the interloper was pulling the trigger.
Sort of like saying milk is a gateway substance to alcoholism, every alcoholic had milk as a baby and while growing up. Therefore, that has to be the cause.
Furniturmaker; Welcome home. I share much of your experience, and while I do own firearms, and hunt still, I also share your “evaluation” of those who feel they’ve a need for, or own, a gun for “self defense”. The actual crime statistics, not the BS from NRA, prove that out.
From a lot of previous posts, I’d bet that if push came to shove, “Tigger” would be the one on the floor, for that very reason. (or maybe a family member)
Just a note for some of our commentators: Tucson shopping center where Giffords was shot was NOT a “gun free zone”, in fact one of those who tackled the shooter was carrying, withh a permit, but did NOT draw his weapon; a very wise move!
REGULATION is NOT confiscation! Case in point, my concealed carry permit in my state requires a THOROUGH background check, PROOF of training, AND PROOF of competency is part of that. For most, the NRA course does suffice. I had almost a decade as a certified law enforcement officer in California, Military DD-214 with expert qualifications with rifles and pistol (skill level?), and also was a past federal law enforcement officer. I didn’’t need the NRA course Also, in my state, if you retired as a law enforcment officer, no CCP is reaquired..
chazandru over 10 years ago
What has happened in the past are lessons.My sincere question, as a gun owner/hunter and American citizen is this -What, if anything, should be done starting today? I’d love to see ideas without the idea or the provider of that idea being attacked.Respectfully, C.
Enoki over 10 years ago
When every second counts the police are just minutes away!
Enoki over 10 years ago
I think we would be interested in reading just what your values are Omnius rather than what you believe are other people’s values.
chazandru over 10 years ago
Please never stop trying, MsKemple.The nice thing about being attacked in print is that it rarely leaves marks, though sometimes, feelings get bruised – I know. It is the mark of your character the degree to which you are able to set aside that discomfort, especially if your goal is understanding and dialectic exchanges of ideas. There are too many who feel that if they can make you “break character” then whatever you said means nothing because you have now become a hypocrite. They would rather trip a person carrying water to the fire than to help put out the fire beside you.It does not matter whether you and I agree on everything, as long as we can agree to disagree where we must, and move on to find points on which agreement, or at least compromise, might be found.Each day, I pray to the Creator for wisdom and presence of mind. Thank you for your kind replies over the last days.Sincerely,C.
Dtroutma over 10 years ago
Gabby and husband Mark Kelly fully understand the situation. The ARE for defending the Second, and the “right” to keep and bear arms, but also see, and campaign for, the REGULATION of firearms to meet the needs of the modern, real world, not the mythology of the NRA.
woodwork over 10 years ago
in my younger days I was an avid hunter…lived on about23000 acres (three family ranches) in TX. I did 3 tours in ‘Nam, and haven’t owned a gun since, and by the way, haven’t felt the need to own one for defense. Most people who feel they need a gun for that purpose are more dangerous to themselves and their family than they are to anybody who would do them harm,simply because they have no idea what it takes to intentionally use deadly force on another human being and they would hesitate that crucial second while the interloper was pulling the trigger.
cjr53 over 10 years ago
Sort of like saying milk is a gateway substance to alcoholism, every alcoholic had milk as a baby and while growing up. Therefore, that has to be the cause.
Dtroutma over 10 years ago
Furniturmaker; Welcome home. I share much of your experience, and while I do own firearms, and hunt still, I also share your “evaluation” of those who feel they’ve a need for, or own, a gun for “self defense”. The actual crime statistics, not the BS from NRA, prove that out.
From a lot of previous posts, I’d bet that if push came to shove, “Tigger” would be the one on the floor, for that very reason. (or maybe a family member)
Dtroutma over 10 years ago
Just a note for some of our commentators: Tucson shopping center where Giffords was shot was NOT a “gun free zone”, in fact one of those who tackled the shooter was carrying, withh a permit, but did NOT draw his weapon; a very wise move!
REGULATION is NOT confiscation! Case in point, my concealed carry permit in my state requires a THOROUGH background check, PROOF of training, AND PROOF of competency is part of that. For most, the NRA course does suffice. I had almost a decade as a certified law enforcement officer in California, Military DD-214 with expert qualifications with rifles and pistol (skill level?), and also was a past federal law enforcement officer. I didn’’t need the NRA course Also, in my state, if you retired as a law enforcment officer, no CCP is reaquired..
twieliczka over 10 years ago
Should have a “few more” State Flags at half staff in the pic.