ABC is holding true to it's nickname...

Another B.s. Company!

How long is it going to take everyone to realize that the right to own a gun has nothing to do with, and will never stop, mass shootings?

The very fact that they are even implying that it MIGHT have anything to do with that tells me this is mental warfare.

Read your history people.

Its an old adage but it really does hold true: better to have it and never need it than to not have it and need it. I'm a CCW holder of several years and I have only once been in a situation where I even thought of putting my hand on my weapon and I'm sad to say that I didn't have it with me that day; had it not been for my friend with me its hard to say how things could have went down. It certainly was a sobering experience to realize that I had let my guard down that far that's for sure.

In light of the recent spate of shootings (or rather there ultra-hype) I suspect news specials like this will be more prevalent than ever, lets just hope it doesn't jump from mere television programming to actual legislation pushed through in a hurry like our neighbors to the east of us across the pond.

Diane Sawyer and her "If Only I had A Gun"

In her case it would be more like "if only I had a brain"

Let's flag this thing like no other.

Originally posted by LockwithnoKey
ABC is holding true to it's nickname...

Another B.s. Company!

Well, John Stossel is actually really good...I wish he was doing the investigative reporting, his are usually very good...in fact, I wonder why he isn't doing it? Probably finds it to be just as ridiculous as everyone here.

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It is beyond me why so many Americans look to state a gun is for self defence, arguing the point 'if I had a gun at that moment.' It is true, a gun could prevent a shooting from happening, but that is merely a draconian approach and excuse to keep hold of a deadly weapon.

How is it that so many pose that scenario, yet fail to note that if a gun was not so easily accessible through your laws that 90% of these shootings would not occur (simply check many other 'fully developed' national statistics on gun crime.) It would be extremely hard to unilaterally withdraw guns from all persons, which of course makes it an incredibly difficult problem to resolve.

It amazes me however that I see so many state others are "sheeple," yet I can so often see the same people condoning the possession of items perfected with only only the soul purpose being to kill another human being. The majority of the world find it not so hard knowing you do not hold a tool for murder based on the claim it can defend themselves, why? beacuse the majority of the world does not ignore the higher probability of damages resulting from a populace readily possessing guns.

These are weapons designed to kill people for purposes of war, perfected for that very 'art,' the producers of these weapons are not considering perfecting them for domesticated use. So ultimately, guns should be banned anywhere and everywhere outside a war-zone, or developers should enter into a pursuit of perfection for domesticated use (which would provide the answer for both parties, yes... even those that act as if they must have weapons of murder otherwise they are being ruled by "the" NWO.)

And please, no our 'constitution' this, our 'constitution' that, doesn't change anything but show a nations inability to progress past popular interests for the greater good of man. It shows adherence to popular draconian writings, many of which need great revision, but many a man cannot, or will not, acknowledge that in the United States an almost ancient document is no longer suitable for a progressive mankind.

Originally posted by MrAnonUK
It is beyond me why so many Americans look to state a gun is for self defence, arguing the point 'if I had a gun at that moment.' It is true, a gun could prevent a shooting from happening, but that is merely a draconian approach and excuse to keep hold of a deadly weapon.

Ask my friend that popped that guy in the Burger King. He had a gun at that moment, and the other guy that was holding up the BK is now dead.

Originally posted by MrAnonUK
How is it that so many pose that scenario, yet fail to note that if a gun was not so easily accessible through your laws that 90% of these shootings would not occur (simply check many other 'fully developed' national statistics on gun crime.) It would be extremely hard to unilaterally withdraw guns from all persons, which of course makes it an incredibly difficult problem to resolve.

Got a source for the 90% fact?

And you do know that criminals usually get their weapons outside the law?

Originally posted by MrAnonUK
It amazes me however that I see so many state others are "sheeple," yet I can so often see the same people condoning the possession of items perfected with only only the soul purpose being to kill another human being. The majority of the world find it not so hard knowing you do not hold a tool for murder based on the claim it can defend themselves, why? beacuse the majority of the world does not ignore the higher probability of damages resulting from a populace readily possessing guns.

A lot of people have weapons so they can enjoy shooting them at a regulated rifle/pistol range.

I guess that if murderers were killing people with baseball bats, and regular people owned them, they'd have to be taken away, too?

Originally posted by MrAnonUK
These are weapons designed to kill people for purposes of war, perfected for that very 'art,' the producers of these weapons are not considering perfecting them for domesticated use. So ultimately, guns should be banned anywhere and everywhere outside a war-zone, or developers should enter into a pursuit of perfection for domesticated use (which would provide the answer for both parties, yes... even those that act as if they must have weapons of murder otherwise they are being ruled by "the" NWO.)

Ever see a hunting rifle? I consider that a weapon of war "domesticated".

Originally posted by MrAnonUK
And please, no our 'constitution' this, our 'constitution' that, doesn't change anything but show a nations inability to progress past popular interests for the greater good of man. It shows adherence to popular draconian writings, many of which need great revision, but many a man cannot, or will not, acknowledge that in the United States an almost ancient document is no longer suitable for a progressive mankind.

And while we're at it, I guess we should get rid of that pesky "Freedom of Speech" thing we have. Or how about take away the right to vote from women? Or outlaw alcohol again, since that leads to drunk driving?

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[edit on 8-4-2009 by jerico65]

I have a black belt in tae kwon do. My instructor made sure we knew how to protect ourselves buy presenting us with different scenarios, and then teaching us ways to deal with them,. He also encouraged us to think of novel ways to deal with situations so we could get out of them safely.
The same is true for people who use a gun for self defense. Whether it is in your home, or whether you have a CCW permit, you have to have a plan in mind. You have to be constantly alert, aware of y, our surroundings, and especially the people that are in your area. You need to know where the exits are. And you need to know how to use your weapon, and be mentally prepared to kill someone.
It takes time, practice, patience, and above all, using your brain.

[edit on 8-4-2009 by kettlebellysmith]