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Originally posted by exponent
Originally posted by LadySkadi
reply to post by exponent
I'm not debating your choice about how you live, nor am I debating with those who choose differently. I'm pointing out an error in thought process, or if you'd rather, a limitation in your understanding.
In this case, the guy did the right thing. He wasn't sure he could eliminate the threat without making matters worse. He got out.
I'm not disagreeing with you in any way. The 'concealed carry = threat eliminated' is a common gun advocate talking point. I appreciate that it doesn't really bear out in reality so I am not gonna disagree.
Thanks for the good post.
Originally posted by LadySkadi
reply to post by exponent
I thought Concealed Carry is supposed to stop these incidents?
Actually, no - conceal carry is supposed to be for one's personal protection.
Don't try to be a hero if you aren't sure you can pull it off...edit on 16-12-2012 by LadySkadi because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Cuervo
The argument that teachers and others like them should be encouraged to carry is silly.
Originally posted by exponent
Originally posted by LadySkadi
reply to post by exponent
Actually, no - conceal carry is supposed to be for one's personal protection.
Don't try to be a hero if you aren't sure you can pull it off...
So you need to carry a concealed gun because everyone else might have concealed guns? Sounds like Mutually Assured Destruction.
It's not a society I'd like to live in, thinking I must be armed everywhere for safety. When I go out I carry my keys, my wallet, my phone. I have no need of knives or bats or guns, I haven't been assaulted in a decade and the chances of me being confronted with any weapon other than fists is pretty minimal.
Why would you choose a society where everyone is armed like that? It seems a dystopian future I wouldn't want any part of.
Originally posted by WaterBottle
reply to post by MrWendal
Yeah, we should arm all the children to. ALL form of gun control is EVIL straight out the NAZI regime. AGE LIMITS are a government overreach.