Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: Survivors of Jan. 8 aid gun controls [View all]We_Have_A_Problem
(2,112 posts)Regardless of movies from the Wachowski brothers and Quentin Tarentino, that kind of thing really does not happen.
In real life, it is extremely difficult to conceal a rifle.
I know you don't own a rifle, but to test this out, go down to your local Lowe's or Home Depot, grab yourself a 2x6, cut it down to about 3-1/2", and see how well you can conceal that block of wood - and walk. Then bear in mind that is lighter and a little thinner than an actual loaded rifle.
Hiding a rifle under your arm wearing a trench coat is going to require concealing a straight and heavy piece of wood and steel that is longer than the distance from the underarm to the hip on probably 99% of the people ever to live. That measurement is about 40% of your overall height - which would mean even to be able to do it would require one to be about 84" tall - that's 7'. Shoving it down your pants leg? Same thing - know many people with a 36" femur? If it doesn't stop just short of the knee its going to cause a damned odd walk.
If you really are of the belief that this is a common practice, by all means, let us see some information to support your claim. A few news stories involving someone using a concealed rifle with a pistol grip indiscriminately firing into a crowd from the hip would be a very good place to start.
I respect your desire to not own a firearm and you're free to hold that belief. However, do not think that your own fears, which appear to be based on nothing but fantasy, carry any weight in a real world discussion. If you're going to use them as justification for why we should all be disarmed, be prepared to support them with actual facts.