Life is full of responsibilities. A gun is nothing more than a tool, a lethal tool to be sure, but a necessary one in the world we live in. I applaud you for taking that step. I also urge you to get training on how to use it, become proficient at using it, and be a good citizen. We're going to need all good citizens to step up in the days to come.
Semper Fi, fellow jarhead. Yes, that's true, just about anything might be used as a weapon. But then again, any weapon is just a tool. It's an inanimate object made by someone. A hammer is used to drive a nail; a saw is for cutting wood, a weapon is used to fight a tyrant or a criminal. But those tools don't do those things by themselves, it takes a human to use them properly.
We care for our tools...keep them in good maintenance, don't just leave them lying around or rusting in the yard, and we know how to use them.
Once the job is done, we maintain and then put away our tools and return to living. But we always know where our tools are when they are needed.
There are many ways of getting around that fear you know. Such as training to make sure it doesn't happen. But not wanting to use one due to vision issues is definitely understandable.
The echoing of that braindead mindset originally spread by the media is not understandable however. Nobody ever even said that you absolutely must shoot someone with it if you own it. There is no more responsibility with a gun than with a kitchen knife.
So what did help you overcome your fear of not knowing where your bullet will land?
When I went to security school the instructor gave us several examples of security officers in jail for manslaughter. Kinda stuck with me. I had fired guns twice in my life with friends when a teen, then again with the same friends when I was 50. the 2A is what has kept the wolves at bay or we would be well into their plan instead of waking up.
I'd love to get into guns. But I'm afraid the state won't allow it and it opens up more government intrusion.
Hopefully we can get back to way it should be. I should be able to walk into any store and buy a gun if I wish without government involved. The constitution says I can!
Life is full of responsibilities. A gun is nothing more than a tool, a lethal tool to be sure, but a necessary one in the world we live in. I applaud you for taking that step. I also urge you to get training on how to use it, become proficient at using it, and be a good citizen. We're going to need all good citizens to step up in the days to come.
^^^ THIS ^^^
Just thinking about all the tools in my garage that could be considered lethal.
In the Marines, we were taught that when shtf, everything is a weapon.
Semper Fi, fellow jarhead. Yes, that's true, just about anything might be used as a weapon. But then again, any weapon is just a tool. It's an inanimate object made by someone. A hammer is used to drive a nail; a saw is for cutting wood, a weapon is used to fight a tyrant or a criminal. But those tools don't do those things by themselves, it takes a human to use them properly.
We care for our tools...keep them in good maintenance, don't just leave them lying around or rusting in the yard, and we know how to use them.
Once the job is done, we maintain and then put away our tools and return to living. But we always know where our tools are when they are needed.
I have discovered beating criminals toes and feet with a sledge hammer is more effective! Hey, just sayin...
Awesome. What did you get?
SW 9MM with handle safety...
Nice. I love my S&W 2.0 Compact 9mm. Hope you grow to love yours too.
You say that like it's different from any other responsibility. Owning a car for example. Why?
Not: I gave up driving in 2007 and bike or bus around. KEK
I have vision problems and was always afraid of shooting an innocent bystander. I work in the security field...
There are many ways of getting around that fear you know. Such as training to make sure it doesn't happen. But not wanting to use one due to vision issues is definitely understandable.
The echoing of that braindead mindset originally spread by the media is not understandable however. Nobody ever even said that you absolutely must shoot someone with it if you own it. There is no more responsibility with a gun than with a kitchen knife.
So what did help you overcome your fear of not knowing where your bullet will land?
When I went to security school the instructor gave us several examples of security officers in jail for manslaughter. Kinda stuck with me. I had fired guns twice in my life with friends when a teen, then again with the same friends when I was 50. the 2A is what has kept the wolves at bay or we would be well into their plan instead of waking up.
Yes, fired weapons twice, but will go take lessons at a firing range. I bought shooting ammo but will buy target ammo.
I'd love to get into guns. But I'm afraid the state won't allow it and it opens up more government intrusion.
Hopefully we can get back to way it should be. I should be able to walk into any store and buy a gun if I wish without government involved. The constitution says I can!
Why do you think you would be denied?
Crazy ex
Gotcha.