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eqfan592

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14. Since both you and cbayer are requesting basically the same thing, I'll just respond once.

Thu Aug 16, 2012, 04:20 PM

Aug 2012

It's not just about "carrying to a church" but carrying in general. The folks I know that carry a firearm do so for the same reason they keep a fire extinguisher in their home. You never know when you may have need of one. And as very recent history has shown us, churches are not immune to violent crime and the need for one to be able to effectively defend themselves can arise at any time.

Fear does not really play a factor for the folks I know who carry, tho I can't say some personal experience hasn't compelled somebody to carry out of fear of a repeat of said experience, it's just not a significant percentage of those who do carry (again, at least from my personal experience).

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] cbayer Aug 2012 OP

Guns don't belong ANYWHERE MotherPetrie Aug 2012 #1

That's your opinion and you are entitled to it. ... spin Aug 2012 #6

Ha ha! Guns are awesome... Shadowflash Aug 2012 #2

Or "I'm against all abortions.......... Chipper Chat Aug 2012 #3

Pretty much. Shadowflash Aug 2012 #5

This laughable. It's the Republican chant "anyone else/anywhere else". Booster Aug 2012 #4

I don't go to a church often ... spin Aug 2012 #7

WOW! bongbong Aug 2012 #9

If you think the only reason somebody would carry is because they are scared... eqfan592 Aug 2012 #10

So why would someone take a gun into church? cbayer Aug 2012 #12

Le'ts see your reasons bongbong Aug 2012 #13

Since both you and cbayer are requesting basically the same thing, I'll just respond once. eqfan592 Aug 2012 #14

I keep fire extinguishers on board because I fear fire. cbayer Aug 2012 #15

I guess that makes us different then. eqfan592 Aug 2012 #18

Having recently experienced a fire, which required use of a fire extinguisher, I can cbayer Aug 2012 #19

Now I never said that churches should be forced to allow people to carry. eqfan592 Aug 2012 #21

I really don't want this to turn into a thread more suited for the Gun Group, so I am cbayer Aug 2012 #23

How come you don't carry your fire extinguisher around with you? Starboard Tack Aug 2012 #20

I keep one in my house and in my car. eqfan592 Aug 2012 #22

So why don't you do the same with your gun? Starboard Tack Aug 2012 #24

"..even more unlikely that you could use your gun without hurting yourself or another." eqfan592 Aug 2012 #25

First I'll respond. Then, I'll see you on the dark side. Starboard Tack Aug 2012 #26

Umm, evidence is irrelevant? eqfan592 Aug 2012 #27

Response bongbong Aug 2012 #29

Gun-religionists? eqfan592 Aug 2012 #30

Faith bongbong Aug 2012 #31

Logic impaired gun-relgionists bongbong Aug 2012 #28

It's very common for those who oppose concealed carry ... spin Aug 2012 #16

This message was self-deleted by its author cbayer Aug 2012 #17

LOL bongbong Aug 2012 #32

Interesting as most of your comments lack proof or statistics ... spin Aug 2012 #33

They're privately owned. They can do as they please. nt rrneck Aug 2012 #8

This. nt eqfan592 Aug 2012 #11

Taking this down. cbayer Aug 2012 #34