Gun Control & RKBA

SteveW

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34. I grew up in Florida and live in Texas; guns everywhere...

Fri Dec 16, 2011, 04:18 PM

Dec 2011

At least statistically. And I am not bothered by it. I'm not sure what about your "mindset" causes distrust when folks next to you -- armed or not -- presumably do not feel that way. I think that is the key: Most people probably don't think like you; I KNOW they don't think like me. Therein is the desirability, nay, necessity, of tolerance.

I don't know who around me is carrying (odds are, some 5%), but it doesn't bother me. I just can't re-configure my logic and circumstances to worry about "I know I will not know who is carrying." Forgive me, but that seems like a fear all out of proportion to any threat at-hand.

BTW, I have no particular dog in the battle over how many folks get a concealed-carry, but I do see the point of those who favor more numbers; it serves as a further legitimization of firearms, and weakens opponents of the Second. I wonder how folks in Vermont feel after generations of not having ANY regulation of concealed-carry? I venture to guess that 99% of gun-controller/prohibitionists never even knew (until this forum) that "liberal" Vermont had the most wide-open laws concerning guns. And for a long time.

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Question--why do many here seem to celebrate the number of people who apply for CCW licenses? [View all] digonswine Dec 2011 OP

I would seek out new friends. DocMac Dec 2011 #1

I think the biggest reason is policy driven dmallind Dec 2011 #2

I see it as recognition that there is indeed strength in numbers slackmaster Dec 2011 #3

It's a celebration of freedom and empowerment. ileus Dec 2011 #4

With it I can ashling Dec 2011 #5

Uh, does that mean you can't vote in Vermont? SteveW Dec 2011 #33

Why would I vote in Vermont? ashling Dec 2011 #37

The question refers to proper I.D. in Texas & Vermont... SteveW Dec 2011 #38

it is one more that has joined the "well-regulated militia" Tuesday Afternoon Dec 2011 #6

Is there a point, as you see it, when more guns in more hands -- digonswine Dec 2011 #7

OK but, I have a question -- Tuesday Afternoon Dec 2011 #8

I know- digonswine Dec 2011 #9

you are kind of making my head spin. also, if I could say Tuesday Afternoon Dec 2011 #11

This is correct- digonswine Dec 2011 #14

I totally understand your hesitation -- I am very careful with whom I hang around when I know that Tuesday Afternoon Dec 2011 #16

The reason is: Crime happens. PavePusher Dec 2011 #12

Very refreshing to hear from another gun owner who has a grasp on reality Starboard Tack Dec 2011 #26

I grew up in Florida and live in Texas; guns everywhere... SteveW Dec 2011 #34

What is wrong with "a delight in others exerting their rights"? PavePusher Dec 2011 #10

I get what you are saying- digonswine Dec 2011 #15

Exercising the right, even "constantly", does not equate to actually shooting anyone. PavePusher Dec 2011 #19

Not to put too fine a point on it.... We_Have_A_Problem Dec 2011 #22

I never told you how to use your rights digonswine Dec 2011 #24

As he said, he doesn't give a fuck about how you or anyone else feels Starboard Tack Dec 2011 #27

Why should I? We_Have_A_Problem Dec 2011 #28

Oh, I get it alright. Your world is all about you. Starboard Tack Dec 2011 #29

Sigh.... We_Have_A_Problem Dec 2011 #31

Also- digonswine Dec 2011 #25

Just a few other points... SteveW Dec 2011 #36

Because it highlights the growing number of people who support the right to keep and bear arms. Atypical Liberal Dec 2011 #13

A number of gun promoters make money off it. It's also clique thing with little benefit to society. Hoyt Dec 2011 #17

Do you have any clue... We_Have_A_Problem Dec 2011 #20

"...clique thing with little benefit to society?" Well, Hoyt, that's at least a start. nt SteveW Dec 2011 #35

Because up until the CCW movement starting in the 1990s MicaelS Dec 2011 #18

We applaud it because whenever a CCW permit is issued; an angel gets its wings. Glassunion Dec 2011 #21

People are taking their safety into their own hands...that's a great feeling. ileus Dec 2011 #23

The same reason we celebrate when our gay family, friends and neighbors get married Nuclear Unicorn Dec 2011 #30

Many reasons chrisa Dec 2011 #32