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It seems like a lot of the people that are wondering why we carry guns have very uneducated opinion. Not saying everyone here, because i have seen some very good posts on both sides of the fence. What I would like people to realize is that 99% of the ppl that have a concealed weapons permit are the most law abiding citizens in the nation. What better person to have carry a gun, other than and officer? Cops cant be everywhere all the time.
I know that laws differ from state to state on when and where you are allowed to use your weapon, but here in utah, for example, just because someone is holding up a McDonalds at gunpoint doesnt give me the right to pull my gun and start shooting. (i would go to jail depending on the circumstances) If the guy started shooting and i felt that there was an immediate danger to myself and those around me, then yes, i can then pull my weapon and take out the guy, and i would feel a duty to do so. i mean how would u feel, packing a gun, someone pulls a gun and demands the money from the register, but goes apeshit and starts shooting up the place. but you didnt do anything and ppl died. i would feel like shit, knowing that i could have done something about it.
That is why we carry, because we feel the need to protect ourselves and those around us, even if they are perfect strangers. I feel safer even when i'm not carrying, but i know someone around me is.
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