no doubt
It's both a good idea and a hassle. It's a huge responsibility, and proper training is a must. There's a lot more than meets the eye to think about and be aware of.
Yes. I own several and also have a carry permit. I rarely take it out of the safe anymore; unless to go shooting at a range. I also have a NY one; which was a pain in the ass to get. For home defense, which the gov't cannot block you from obtaining, a Mossberg 500 is a great shotgun to have.
No worries. I'm trained in close hand to hand combat and used it multiple times. I've also disarmed guns pointed at me in NYC back in the day. It's more fun too. Well, except when the cops say I used excessive force; which I didn't buy. Someone who has a gun or knife and is coming at you, you have every right to defend yourself and neutralize the situation.. Most times, I've put them in an armbar, then broke the arm.. Both of them. I was was told that was excessive. My defense was he could had picked up the weapon with the other arm and continued on. You'd be surprised what a person can do when the adrenaline is running through your veins.
that is a given, be ready to kill or die, everytime someone point you a gun
As much as I'd like to agree with you, we are not guaranteed the right to conceal. It's been struck down that it only covers long guns and shot guns; not concealed carry. Unless, by some how, we can get rid of Ginsburg and the conservative Justices may re-categorize with an updated opinion to include handguns. Handguns are not included since, when the Bill of Rights was written, handguns we're massively available.
Not to be argumentative, but when the forefathers wrote the second amendment, there were only flintlocks.
No worries and I agree with you. However, the Supreme Court doesn't, and they interprided that States have a right to regulate weapons which can be concealed. Flitlocks were available, however, they were still long and I do not think anyone would be wearing them in their pants (awfully unreliable). Most dudes had a holster where you can see them. Try walking around NY/CT/NJ/IL/CA/WA/OR/MA/HI with a loaded gun in a holster in plain sight. Ain't going to happen, and you may be served with a disturbing the peace summons to boot. If you do not have a permit, you will most certainly go to jail.
It is definitely a bad idea and a hassle. What gave you the inkling you need a gun? Has some one spooked you recently? Have you moved out of your city and thus you do not feel safe or got a new job in the wrong side of town or drive thru new neighborhood?
good advice. I guess I thought about owning a gun for that 0000.01 percent of times trouble finds me. Like I said I live in a fairly safe city.I agree it probably is a hassle to own one.
Which is total bullshyte to begin with........the highest crime rates happen in cities that have passed gun control (statistical fact). The stricter the gun control the higher the crime rates. Highest violent crime rates occur in the "gun free zones". All statistical facts.
