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SomethingFishy

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32. You can't guarantee shit...

Wed Apr 9, 2014, 07:06 PM

Apr 2014

All you can do is guarantee yourself. What about the guy standing next to you? Or the guy down the street?

I could post all kinds of links about "responsible" gun "accidents" none of which would make you change your mind.

"Being armed for self defense". I understand. You're paranoid. You walk down the street and you see people trying to hurt you so you feel an innate need to be "protected". I feel for ya, it must be difficult to live in a place where you feel the need to be lethally armed just so you can leave your house.

So you carry your gun wherever you want and I'll choose to live in a place where that isn't necessary. Problem solved.

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Tennessee Senate Votes To Cancel Gun Safety Classes, Allowing Open Carry Without A License [View all] MindMover Apr 2014 OP

Say yer prayers, varmint! onehandle Apr 2014 #1

Because gun safety training definitely infringes pscot Apr 2014 #2

More innocents will die. GeorgeGist Apr 2014 #3

Sounds crazy, but my concern is for law enforcement Tsiyu Apr 2014 #4

Cops will learn or have learned to shoot first and ask questions later. Bandit Apr 2014 #7

Oh well, I really didn't want to go back to Chattanooga for a week this summer Glitterati Apr 2014 #5

You'll want to avoid all of these states as well: Jgarrick Apr 2014 #8

Without a license? Glitterati Apr 2014 #9

I included those which allow it with a license. Here's a map of only those which have Jgarrick Apr 2014 #12

You need to add WA state. ManiacJoe Apr 2014 #13

and PA Glassunion Apr 2014 #21

Oregon allows it, too. Lizzie Poppet Apr 2014 #22

WA, PA, and OR added. Jgarrick Apr 2014 #25

Can't really tell, IronGate Apr 2014 #37

Yep, open carry is legal in lots of places, though not often exercised. Supersedeas Apr 2014 #24

The First Rule for being a Repuke: Take the Asshole position on everything NightWatcher Apr 2014 #6

I haven't the slightest clue how to use a gun HockeyMom Apr 2014 #10

Okay, I misread the original article. Lizzie Poppet Apr 2014 #11

Open carry without a permit is common for most of the USA. ManiacJoe Apr 2014 #14

Does OK Corral ring a bell ... ? MindMover Apr 2014 #15

Sure, but what does it have to do with this discussion? ManiacJoe Apr 2014 #16

So your position is that anybody with a gun can walk around with it openly ... MindMover Apr 2014 #18

Well, not "anybody". ManiacJoe Apr 2014 #19

OK, I am getting my passport application today ... MindMover Apr 2014 #23

The harm is that the myth of the "responsible" gun owner SomethingFishy Apr 2014 #26

I can easily give you that guarantee. ManiacJoe Apr 2014 #29

You can't guarantee shit... SomethingFishy Apr 2014 #32

Responses like that are always good for a laugh. Thank you! ManiacJoe Apr 2014 #35

LOL Skittles Apr 2014 #39

Since you are making the assumptions, you tell me. ManiacJoe Apr 2014 #40

Myth? beevul Apr 2014 #31

"Good Grief" SomethingFishy Apr 2014 #33

The truth is what it is, whether you accept and acknowledge it or not. beevul Apr 2014 #34

That just goes to show how fucked up this idea is. upaloopa Apr 2014 #28

I know the answer; you just don't like it. ManiacJoe Apr 2014 #30

People are afraid of people with guns. upaloopa Apr 2014 #36

What you need is knowledge. Fortunately that can be fixed. ManiacJoe Apr 2014 #38

Walking into a grocery store to customer service holding a pistol in your hand might get some AlinPA Apr 2014 #41

As it should. ManiacJoe Apr 2014 #42

I thought the discussion was around unrestricted open carry, e.g. replies #9 and #25. AlinPA Apr 2014 #43

It is. ManiacJoe Apr 2014 #44

Thanks, OK, that may be an interpretation, but "unrestricted" means "no restrictions" to me. AlinPA Apr 2014 #45

Probably a misplaced modifier. ManiacJoe Apr 2014 #46

Wow! Even the SC State Senate tabled that kind of bill. Are_grits_groceries Apr 2014 #17

It most likely won't pass the House. Go Vols Apr 2014 #20

Sorry but if you openly carry a gun in a grocery store upaloopa Apr 2014 #27