Conceal-Carry Passes Handgun Bill in Minnesota
POSTED BY: Channain
UPDATED: Friday, January 23, 2004 19:20
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Originally posted by Archer:
THAT is who concealed carry is about. Those who are in circumstances that put them into dangerous situations on a regular basis should have a fighting chance. Generally, the very notion that the target might have a weapon puts the predator off.
Damn right. I hope the legislature here in OH passes ours. I delivered pizzas for awhile. Very scary at times.
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Originally posted by Kaythryn:
You sound so Jayneish, or at least someone who would give him a good fight.
Not quite that big and hefty, ma'am. If confronted with a raging Jayne, I'd toss a chunk of steak off to the left and shoot him when he went for it.
I will admit a certain sneaky affection for the big lug, though. I've had occasion to associate with the type, and AB portrays the mindset to a 't'.
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And then I read your Jayne story up there, and now I feel really complimented. 
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Posted by Archer: And then I read your Jayne story up there, and now I feel really complimented.
Well, you called me "ma'am" so now I further believe you deserve the compliment.
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It's a Texas thing, ma'am.
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Oh, swoon! So... uh, are you seeing anyone?
Just kidding.
Unless you’re not.
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Do I take it most people posting here are in favor of being able to carry concealed firearms?
Coming from a country where it's not the norm I'm not sure I understand the thinking. I certainly respect a persons right to protect their home and personal safety but isn't the primary issue the number of guns that will find their way into the wrong hands simply due to availability. The more arms issued the more chances for someone being shot n'est pas? I know this may be an unpopular posting but I have for a long time felt blessed to live somewhere where I didn't fear shootings on my block. Don't get me wrong, there are shootings here but per capita It's nothing comparable and I honestly believe our gun controls are largely responsible.
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Originally posted by Channain:
now I'm sure some of y'all reside in states that already have this law in place and I find it doubtful you're spending a great deal of time keeping your heads down.
I'll be interested to hear whatever insights you insightful folks might have.
"I'm still flyin'...that's enough." ~ Mal
I lived in Florida and now I live in Washington where it is much easier to get a CCW permit. Let me tell you it is hell. All the gunfire keeps me up all day ( I work nights ). We're always havein' to look for cover when we go
to and from the car ( especialy during sniper season ). A week doesn't go by that somebody doesn't shoot up a restuarant or fast food joint.
Not to mention the shootings on the subway. A few years ago some guy shot four teens in a subway car just for hasseling him. Luckily a local company has started selling bullet proof siding for your house. I'm supprised you all haven't heard about this since it's been all over the media that we have the highest murder rate of any city in the country.
Oh wait, I forgot, all that happened in places that don't allow concealed carry. The truth is I don't have a CCW. I haven't felt the need despite the fact that I do have the right. But my ex wife has had one for years. As a 5' tall woman she did feel the need.
Later,
ME.
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Originally posted by Switchy
Do I take it most people posting here are in favor of being able to carry concealed firearms?
this is a forum for everyone, for or against.
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Originally posted by Switchy
I certainly respect a person's right to protect their home and personal safety but isn't the primary issue the number of guns that will find their way into the wrong hands simply due to availability.
I also have that respect. but let's look at the other side of conceal-carry legislation. in order to obtain the permit to conceal a weapon, the potential carrier has to attend a class and pass a test to receive a certification stating he/she has that right. however, this legislation does not necessarily make guns more accessible. as other postings here have indicated, most n'er do wells who would carry a concealed weapon for nefarious purposes would never dream of exposing themselves to official certification. they might as well put a neon sign over their apartment building saying "felon here!" conceal-carry is meant to marshall more responsible folk who wish to have the choice to carry. conceal-carry could even create stronger enforcement against those who choose to carry for unlawful purposes.
see? I been thinkin' again!
"I'm still flyin'...that's enough." ~ Mal
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Originally posted by Kaythryn:
Well, you called me "ma'am" so now I further believe you deserve the compliment
ever notice how "ma'am" from a Texan has a whole different nuance than hearing "ma'am" from the 17 year old at the grocery store checkout?
"I'm still flyin'...that's enough." ~ Mal
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