guns

Originally posted by cashizslick
In order to steal a gun that is locked in a high-quality gun-safe, you would need the following things. A blow-torch, a lot of time (the lock on my dad's gunsafe is strong/impossible to pick - ive tried to get my BB gun back numerous times-hehehe-there is no way to break into that thing), and privacy (using a blow-torch attracts unwanted attention/what if the owner of the gun or his neighbors find you?).
Now, you tell me who is going to be able to break into that gun-safe to "steal" a pistol/rifle/shotgun (a 5 year old kid?). I dont think a gun wanting crook is going to do that when he could easily buy a gun on the street.
With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility - Owning a gun entails responisbility - if you own a gun, you should act in a responsible manner (aka locking it up).

*ahem* Go back and read my posts. You do know how to read, don't you? I didn't say it's easy, I said it's possible. I'm just saying that a responsible owner can STILL HAVE HIS GUN STOLEN! It's a fact, deal with it. Sure locking it up is a good idea.....

This is also a surefire way to be defenseless if somebody with a gun enters your house w/the intent of harming your family

And unlocking your gun from your safe is a good way to get shot in the process or otherwise held up.

http://www.ncpa.org/pi/crime/pd051200e.html

Ok, an armed robber enters your house. Obviously, you are completely unprepaired for this.
**Now tell me what is easier to fire from a close-quarters situation - a .45magnum or a 30 odd 6 Rifle (assuming you know a little about guns)?
**You encounter the robber in your hallway - while you start to sholder your huge rifle, he fires his 9mm from the hip and puts you down. - Why do you think POLICE have handguns? Obviously, a handgun is much much better for personal protection since it is more versitile. If handguns are illegal, then legitamate gun owners will be at a disadvantage when a robber w/handgun enters their house.

If you knew anything about guns you'd know there's nothing odd about a 30 OUGHT 6, 30.06 or 30-06. And there are far better weapons for personal protection in the home than a handgun. Ever wonder why SWAT teams don't use handguns very often? The only reason police use handguns is because they're light and compact...translation: they are easy to carry on a regular basis. They are NOT the perfect solution for personal protection. The criminals like handguns for very similar reasons, although the ease of concealment is a big one...but that's related to size, in case you don't see the link.

Seriously dude, who fires a gun from their hips? Maybe you've seen one too many Westerns. But don't you worry, there are plenty of studies illustrating that gun ownership in the home reduces the number of burglaries. Bear in mind that 13% of burglaries are considered "hot", in other words when somebody is home. Only the "hot" burglaries are reduced, actually....because if you're not home, well, I feel compelled to point out the obvious by stating that if you're not home you won't be able to use your nifty .45 magnum on the robber. The 13% is for US, it's 50% for UK where the average Joe doesn't have any firearm.

If handguns are illegal, then legitamate gun owners will be at a disadvantage when a robber w/handgun enters their house.

I choose to further isolate this statement because.....drumroll please....I'VE ALREADY SAID THE SAME THING! In fact I've said it a couple of times, if not more. Seriously, do you actually read what people write or do you just scan for keywords and write a spirited reply?

Lets think for a second of what would happen if you tried to carry a rifle/shotgun around for personal protection.

Have you any idea how much negative attention you would recieve if you walked around at the mall w/a large gun on your sholder?

Also - Criminals would still be able to obtain handguns illegaly, and would carry them in a conceled fassion - your solution to the problem would only put law abiding people's lives in jeprody.

Do you feel the need for personal protection on the streets? Did I say that people should carry the guns on their person? No. How many people currently carry guns on their person for personal protection?

And it's not MY solution to the problem, please please do learn how to read, it could behoove you someday. For the second time, search for "drugs" and you'll see what I'm talking about.

See carrying guns is just like driving.....you could let everybody do it but most of them won't be any good at it.

But really, read what I'm saying and try to understand it. It seems to me that you are making heated statements about things that basically agree with the gist of what I'm saying.

Fact: There is evidence on both sides of the gun control issue that point to one side being better than the other. In case you haven't noticed this yet....there is usually evidence on both sides of every issue that does the same. If I point out evidence that is for or against gun control, take it as just that.

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