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Originally posted by livi
I would like to see every damn fire arm in the world melted down and reused for building a new real light weight Porsche model a la the 911R. 
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That is one of the few anti-gun sentiments I agree with! If (fantasy "IF" cause it'll never happen) you could magically take away all the guns, the world would be a safer place. Unfortunately, here in the real world, and specifically the United States, too many guns exist to make "magically" dissappear. With that in mind, the only fair thing to do is allow those law abiding citizens that are so inclined, to carry.
Some of you, who normally seem to have a grip on reality, just don't get it. The "average" citizen isn't going to carry a firearm. Most states now allow cc. Most people do not carry. Simple math. The people that do carry need to qualify. My opinion-The majority of those that qualify have the proficiency to carry. They know their guns, and know how to excercise self control. It's a BIG responsibility and I believe those that carry step up to that responsibility. Comparing them to cops is useless. I know some cops who are good shots and some who are bad shots. Same goes for civilians.
I grew up around guns. I am very proficient with them. My personal choice is not to have them anymore. Why? Because I have protected myself in other ways. I live in a very safe area. I could leave a loaded gun on my porch and it would rust away before being touched. When out and about, I do things out of habit that limit my exposure to hostile actions. No, I'm not paranoid or always on guard. But I have a method of doing things that protects me and mine.
Also, I've been there and done that. So much so in fact that I became too comfortable with guns. My safety standards became too relaxed. That is a very dangerous thing.
I will say of the people that I know that carry-had they been in the mall and near that guy, given the opportunity, the cops would have saved a lot of lead.
And Todd-I've seen pics of your shooting so I understand where you're coming from with the "12 year old" thing. However, most guys I know hit what they're aiming at.
