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84. I do know people with firearms.

However, they don't have a need to go around in their trucks with them like Zimmerman did. They have firearms to protect their property and family and thus keep them safe at home. One of them is a gun freak and have several firearms for hunting and was very critical of the SYG law. When I ask why he doesn't carry a gun he simply says that it is asking for trouble. If one is a gun enthusiast or have one for protection I understand they would want to carry a gun. Lots of handicap people and older ladies carry guns specially when they live alone, but going around the neighborhood "a la" Zimmermann whipping their gun around or showing off their gun at a tea party event is nonsense.

I do not oppose guns. What I have a problem with is with the people going around saying that this type of laws are necessary. What is necessary is for people to have common sense. People carry vehicle licenses and hardly remember all the laws relating to driving (can't even seem to use their damn signal lights for example). So, what make anyone think that laws like SYG are going to help?

BTW, sorry about what happened to your daughters. Sincerely.