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Originally posted by nostatic
If you own a gun, how many times have you used it, and how many times has it saved your life, or the life of another? Of course I know the probable response to that question is, "well, you never know but I'm prepared."
There is no real way to argue this one, other to admit that I'm wrong and all the gun fans are totally correct. 
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Used a gun in defense: twice
saved my life: four possibly five.
I've also found myself in situations where I needed a gun and didn't have one. Yes I lived to tell about it, but if I had to relive them I would choose to be armed.
Repeating myself Todd I think we are in agreement on one point:
Ultimately it's an emotional issue. I've never seen anyone change their position on gun issues because of a rational argument by the opposing view.
But repeating myself again:how would you answer or deal with the following:
Do you feel that the police are able to protect you on the streets or in your home? If not, what is your real world solution?
How will strict/stricter gun laws take guns away from the criminals?
A firearm is a great equaliser. If your aged grayhaired mother lived in an isolated house 30 minutes from the nearest law enforcement would both of you feel more comfortable if she owned and could competently use a firearm?
Given the choice I would choose freely armed citizens. The other option leaves only the criminals having guns and wipes out the reasoning behind the second amendment. (Is a non American allowed to use the second amendment argument? I think it is derived from the 1688 English bill of rights)
