Gun Control & RKBA

GalaxyHunter

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41. exactly.

Reply to SoutherDem (Reply #35)

Thu Sep 26, 2013, 03:29 PM

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Is there any evidence that explains that the ones who carry guns are actually afraid? [View all] GalaxyHunter Sep 2013 OP

Not that I know of. gopiscrap Sep 2013 #1

You mean apart from them carrying a gun? nt Democracyinkind Sep 2013 #2

Why would they be afraid? TheDeputy Sep 2013 #3

Always examine the source.... ileus Sep 2013 #4

Personal safety device! Starboard Tack Sep 2013 #12

Are you just now getting that? He has been using that expression on here for years now. Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2013 #70

I know he's been using it for years, but it still makes me laugh Starboard Tack Sep 2013 #80

who knows ... yanno what they say about the netz Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2013 #83

By their own testimony pscot Sep 2013 #5

so you have heard this come from someones mouth. GalaxyHunter Sep 2013 #6

Do you wear a seatbelt in your car? Nuclear Unicorn Sep 2013 #31

Read #4. Saw nothing about the 231-ft Thing of Doom over St. Pete. Eleanors38 Sep 2013 #54

Now you made me google pscot Sep 2013 #55

Occasionally, the argument must be testeased. Eleanors38 Sep 2013 #56

I don't know if this counts as proof . . . ChicagoRonin Sep 2013 #7

Two examples who support concealed carry from CHICAGO? ... spin Sep 2013 #21

Why need evidence when the only goal is to insult. SoutherDem Sep 2013 #8

You think dialing 911 is freaking, and carrying a gun is not? You're funny Starboard Tack Sep 2013 #10

I didn't say anything about 911 SoutherDem Sep 2013 #14

What insults? Starboard Tack Sep 2013 #16

Critical Remarks? SoutherDem Sep 2013 #18

You left out "gun humper." Because we all know what women who own guns are *really* doing. Nuclear Unicorn Sep 2013 #32

yeah, maybe you are being sensitive. Starboard Tack Sep 2013 #60

I will take you at your word that you meant no insult SoutherDem Sep 2013 #61

I know. I get it from both sides. Starboard Tack Sep 2013 #62

eating more donuts? GalaxyHunter Sep 2013 #22

What insults? What insults indeed... Oneka Sep 2013 #57

Where is the insult? There are lots of freaks with guns. Starboard Tack Sep 2013 #64

critical remarks is to insults as personal saftey device is to guns ... Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2013 #71

What insults? rl6214 Sep 2013 #74

i avoid dunkin like the plague YllwFvr Sep 2013 #75

Hmm. If only there was an analogy to police/firearm... AtheistCrusader Sep 2013 #27

I think you missed the point Starboard Tack Sep 2013 #44

I think you missed my point. AtheistCrusader Sep 2013 #47

They carry because the cops are too slow? Right, and you buy that? Starboard Tack Sep 2013 #49

doesnt matter if its your house or the hardware store YllwFvr Sep 2013 #76

I don't know where you live Starboard Tack Sep 2013 #78

folks living across from the fire dept YllwFvr Sep 2013 #79

Most urban areas can respond in that time. Starboard Tack Sep 2013 #81

At my house... rrneck Sep 2013 #86

Sounds normal Starboard Tack Sep 2013 #87

if carrying a gun in public is not a crime gejohnston Sep 2013 #52

Depends on the situation Starboard Tack Sep 2013 #59

you obviously have no clue about the facts of the case gejohnston Sep 2013 #63

And if you are correct that he went back to attack Zimmerman Starboard Tack Sep 2013 #65

read the links gejohnston Sep 2013 #66

All of that may be so, but doesn't alter the basic facts. Starboard Tack Sep 2013 #67

let's make this perfectly clear gejohnston Sep 2013 #68

I'm not interested in the trial or bloggers Starboard Tack Sep 2013 #69

but in order to make a valid point, gejohnston Sep 2013 #72

I'm more likely to be shot by someone carrying a gun than someone who is not carrying one. LonePirate Sep 2013 #26

while that is true, so is the fact that you wont be stabbed by someone who is not carrying a knife. GalaxyHunter Sep 2013 #29

"I'm more likely to be shot by someone carrying a gun than someone who is not carrying one." Nuclear Unicorn Sep 2013 #34

You are also more likely to be shot... Bazinga Sep 2013 #58

Can you think of any reason to voluntarily carry a gun besides fear, or the intent to shoot someone? Starboard Tack Sep 2013 #9

I know of many people with CCWs who went through the process just because they could. Jenoch Sep 2013 #11

You still don't have any proof for that assertion. rrneck Sep 2013 #13

Why don't you? I kinda messed it up Starboard Tack Sep 2013 #46

You did fine. They just treated you like a gunnie. rrneck Sep 2013 #48

Yeah, some of them did, I guess. Starboard Tack Sep 2013 #51

is being able to protect yourself fear? GalaxyHunter Sep 2013 #23

ANY reason? YllwFvr Sep 2013 #77

Btw, I did say voluntarily, not required. Starboard Tack Sep 2013 #82

i apologize YllwFvr Sep 2013 #84

Was Marissa Alexander delusional or extremely self absorbed? She had a CCW. nt hack89 Sep 2013 #85

Probably both Starboard Tack Sep 2013 #88

I agree on her sentence. She should have taken the plea offer. nt hack89 Sep 2013 #89

If you take any action at all in preparation to defend yourself... krispos42 Sep 2013 #15

Or wearing a seat belt, locking your doors, SoutherDem Sep 2013 #19

Exactly!!! GalaxyHunter Sep 2013 #24

I think you should be prepared if you've experienced an attack Starboard Tack Sep 2013 #45

AFTER the attack it is too late to prepare. GreenStormCloud Sep 2013 #53

I carried a gun because I was afraid... jmg257 Sep 2013 #17

Fear drives many things, including gun control zealots. They're more fearful than gun owners. nt NYC_SKP Sep 2013 #20

Much depends on how you define "fear." ... spin Sep 2013 #25

Why carry a gun if not because you feel there upaloopa Sep 2013 #28

There is always a chance that you might have to protect yourself whether you have a gun or not. GalaxyHunter Sep 2013 #30

I understand that. What I am saying is most people upaloopa Sep 2013 #33

I posted this upthread. Jenoch Sep 2013 #36

I can't carry a gun just because? I have to carry a gun because I am in fear? GalaxyHunter Sep 2013 #40

I know three people who didn't feel they needed to carry a gun for protection SoutherDem Sep 2013 #35

It isn't a good idea to be in a discussion upaloopa Sep 2013 #38

exactly. GalaxyHunter Sep 2013 #41

Go by the old saying...we ridicule ileus Sep 2013 #37

I know of no such research, and thus can only speak for myself. Lizzie Poppet Sep 2013 #39

GalaxyHunter has left the building. NYC_SKP Sep 2013 #42

Gee, what a surprise. Dark n Stormy Knight Sep 2013 #43

No evidence that I know of. beemer27 Sep 2013 #50

You will find they are the same ones that say 2nd amend proponents want to arm everyone rl6214 Sep 2013 #73