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Originally Posted by ktspktsp
But, having many people carrying weapons all the time, concerns me. Because there will be cases where people fight over random stuff, and it's possible that someone will use a gun then.
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People who carry guns legally are less likely than average to be convicted of violent crimes, and working back from that I can conclude that they are less likely to commit them. Some say that "an armed society is a polite society," meaning that everyone is afraid to piss each other off. I've found that the contrary is true in personal experience, People I know who carry guns understand the extreme responsibility that comes with the capability to use deadly force and are more cautious when armed than not to avoid conflict, or its escalation when it is inevitable.
The media and popular culture have painted an unflattering portrait of gun owners, and although many seem to embrace the macho man/Wild West image, the majority are responsible people who simply want to be prepared for the worst.
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Originally Posted by dlishsguy
Mr SD is the sound of reason. i find nothing in his response that any ordnary non military person wouldnt do.
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I just want to remark that this is the first time in my life I've been referred to as the sound or voice of reason.