Quote: Originally Posted by MrAlwaysRight
It is *already* a serious crime for criminals to have guns.
Or, to provide them, "fast and furiously".
But, you see- that's the gist of the problem: criminals don't follow the law!
PS- And when the SHTF, do you *really* think that the police will protect you? Ask those in New Orleans during the Katrina aftermath how that worked out for law-abiding citizens.
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mememe replies:
I was not talking about "criminals", I meant ALL members of general public who do not need a gun as part of their job description.
Yes, criminals don't follow the law, but they don't want to go behind bars for greater offence then they have to either.
Let's say, you are a criminal who decided to burgle my house. If you know that I haven't got a gun, you are very unlikely to take yours with you, or even to acquire one. Because you can be safe with just punching me into submission if I will happen to disrupt your activities.
But if you know there is a possibility that I have a gun, you will make sure you take one with you; and if I will disturb your activities, you will not try to physically get to me in order to punch me, you will stay on a "safe side" and use your gun BEFORE giving me half a chance to use mine!
As for police... well, that IS the problem. Make it work. After all, it is THEIR job.
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Perhaps you didn't understand the Katrina reference, mememe.
What happened was, law-abiding citizens had their guns CONFISCATED BY THE POLICE, as the looters, rapists, and murderers carried on. Call 911 during such chaos and you'll understand what "when the SHTF" refers to. Ain't nobody gonna protect you and your family but you and your family.
Educate yourself, please:
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