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I carry a gun everywhere I legally can for self defense. The only places I can't carry legally are a government building, church, school, or bar (unless I have the owner's permission). Other than that my gun is always on my hip, whether I'm at the bank, movies, mall, a restaurant, whatever. I also carry a spare magazine, which gives me 31 rounds total. I have a Constitutional right to do so. I have never committed a crime using my gun and never will. I have a question for those of you in favor of gun control. What gives you the right to attempt to deny my right to defend myself? If you are scared of being the victim of a violent crime you are free to arm yourself, but you are not free to disarm me.
Quite a chip you got on that shoulder, Pilgrim. I trust you have had the requisite training and permit and have registered your weapon.
I have no problem with legal carry as a rule. I am glad you are willing to take the responsibility for what happens in the event you ever feel the need to discharge your side arm. I assume you have a sufficient umbrella liability policy should you inadvertently injure or kill someone in the course of discharging your weapon.
I don't feel a need to go armed. There might be circumstances that change my mind. So I don't have a one-size-fits-all philosophy. Even having a firearm at home is not my choice. But I live in an area rather densely populated with quite a few children. When I add up all the factors, I choose to avoid firearms. I have some neighbors that I know have firearms. Although they are law abiding citizens, they tend toward reacting emotionally to conflict. Their having firearms actually makes me feel less safe.
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