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In reply to the discussion: I carried a gun today and no one was hurt by it. [View all]Starboard Tack
(11,181 posts)73. +1000
Those who carry think individual rights trump all else. Doesn't always work too well, especially when exercising those rights infringes on the safety of others.
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Luckily, I have not experienced any malfunctions with my G17. It is one of the most reliable
rDigital
Sep 2012
#4
I haven't had the need for one today and have not felt the least bit worried about not having one
DrDan
Sep 2012
#6
My probability of a gun accident is lower than the crime probability. N/T
GreenStormCloud
Sep 2012
#77
Not everyone makes the same choice, but it's important that they get to choose. nt
rDigital
Sep 2012
#97
your choice can still be restricted . . . until the NRA purchases the necessary legislation
DrDan
Sep 2012
#113
Tone down the language pls. It only makes it harder to accept reality when you are proven to be
rDigital
Dec 2012
#236
Over 1.3 million victims of violent crime per year is also a REALITY. N/T
GreenStormCloud
Sep 2012
#41
None of those links have anything to support your guess that more guns in the theater
petronius
Sep 2012
#134
Your links had to do with the prevalence of firearms within a general population
petronius
Sep 2012
#137
I can beat that. I carried a gun today while purchsing another gun that I will soon carry
trouble.smith
Sep 2012
#13
my son and daughter are older than yours - adults - educated - employed - hard workers
DrDan
Sep 2012
#43
very possible - but a lot can be said for being brought up in an environment absent of paranoia
DrDan
Sep 2012
#48
That's cool! I'm very glad that you were able to make the choice that is best for you
petronius
Sep 2012
#34
The difference is that pro-gunners rarely try to talk YOU into carrying something
Common Sense Party
Sep 2012
#121
I am all for the 2nd Amendment, but some, like the OP seem a bit over the top
Vinnie From Indy
Sep 2012
#62
Heavens.'better take out a billboard. No, you need to hire the Goodyear Blimp! 24/7! Shout the news
hlthe2b
Sep 2012
#80
I have no doubt that the 1A case regarding a tax on newspaper ink would serve
petronius
Sep 2012
#94
made it through the whole day without a crutch . . . er, a gun . . . without a single incident
DrDan
Sep 2012
#115
I carried a gun all day yesterday, and even met someone else who carried a gun.
chibajoe
Sep 2012
#120
I carried seven lethal weapons today (9/20) and no one was hurt by them.
friendly_iconoclast
Sep 2012
#164
I really appreciate that you are including pictures of your EDC. It adds a touch of reality to the
rDigital
Sep 2012
#177
I carry daily, will be carrying tonight when I check out the families business
oneshooter
Sep 2012
#183
You must be an extremely strong person to resist the urgings of your evil
Simo 1939_1940
Dec 2012
#210
I think I understand your question better now. (and I'm on a desktop now rather than an iPhone.)
rDigital
Dec 2012
#224
I had a rifle when I was a kid. No one got shot, but it did make my shoulder sore. ;)
ZombieHorde
Dec 2012
#226
When you gotta go, you gotta go. :) We have the enumerated right to dump. lol ; ) nt
rDigital
Dec 2012
#227