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Old 03-27-2012, 12:54 PM   #1572
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Originally Posted by calbert1999 View Post
It's a firearms thread so posting regarding firearms and use of them. I am not a legislator so to speak about legitimacy of Americans right to bare arms is way outside of my scope of knowledge.

We have the right to own firearms too for lawful purposes as long as you do the training and apply for the permit, however, there is no such thing as a carry conceal permit for everyday citizens to stuff in their sock or keep in their Camaro's, unless your career requires you to carry guns.

ie - Police, special forces, security, brinks, detective, et al.
Even the police cannot own "personal" firearms without a PAL, nor can they carry firearms when off duty unless of course under special privileges (under cover for example).

Really, curious as to "why" it's necessary for every day citizens to carry firearms. It actually amazes me that it's necessary there in the US, and so many people don't feel safe without carrying heat.
So, just a question.

I'm thinking if someone pulled gun on me "multiple" times in my neighborhood or across town while sitting in my ride or taking a walk, and the police are too scared to enforce the law I'd probably want to carry a .45 too, to be honest I'd want to carry two .45, and maybe even a shotgun.

However, just seems to me something has gone very wrong for a 21st. century modern day society in North America when it's citizens need to carry any type of concealed weapon. We can't even carry a knife here, it's illegal.

It's our right and some CHOOSE to do and some don't. I have carried a piece legally since I was 21. I carry everywhere where legal all the time. You could not tell I am carrying a handgun and would have no clue. But in the instance a robber decided to take a group of folks to the vault or harm another party including myself I will do whatever needed to protect them and myself. I would rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6.

I would be very uncomfortable living as you do. Crooks have no rules. The Police cannot help you 24/7 and you are at the bad guys mercy. I can't imagine that.
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