Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: The only "well regulated militia" [View all]Rick Rolle
(90 posts)I own, and routinely carry, firearms to protect myself from anyone who would wish to do me, or my loved ones, harm. I don't differentiate between those acting under the color of authority and those who are simply out to take what is mine. I don't hunt, and I don't walk around with my firearm exposed for everyone to see. It is for defense purposes only. (OK, I'll admit it....it's fun to shoot targets at the range.)
I have no intention of overthrowing any government, at least not by force, and I refuse to support anyone who would try to do so. Take 'em out at the ballot box. Also, I have no intention of engaging in a race war, or any other war for that matter. Polling suggests that about 1/3 of Americans (110,000,000?) admit to owning a gun. I don't personally know any gun owners who own A gun. Three seems to be about the low end, in my experience. I can't imagine that all 120,000,000 of those people are so-called right wing nut jobs. I suspect the majority of them are much like you and me. People that want to make an fair wage doing an honest job, provide for their families, and be left alone by the government, to live as they see fit.
I am quite certain that, should a government ever propose mandatory gun turn in/confiscation, the "right wing nut jobs" are gonna be the last ones to comply. Are those the people you want to be armed if you have given up your guns?