Ok, before the onslaught, I am not anti-gun. My belief just happens to be not EVERY gun and not for EVERYone. So that is my thought. This is not like a universal remote or cordless phone. Someone not understanding how to properly handle and use a gun can be VERY dangerous. Thoughts.
2006-12-06 11:40:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Knight - thank you for your response. I can agree it can be double edged. I wonder if this a ploy by the anti-gun movement. They can put this town under a microscope and first time a violent crime occurs because "everyone is armed" they can exploit it as an example.
I have seen evidence to how being armed is a good thing (foiled home invasion) and and bad thing (paranoid gun owner killing good samaritan in mistaken identity issue)
2006-12-06 12:33:53 · update #1
Well, you need to learn how to read beyond the headline......no insult intended, it's just that the news today is quite often misleading as in this story.
The town in Pennsylvania, Cherry Tree, is 'considering' a law that would simply "ask" residents to own and know how to use a gun.
That's a lot different than the word "require"...... but the writer of the article intentionally misleads the reader before presenting the real facts.
The request was made by a resident. Such a law cannot be passed because it would be in violation of PA. law, so it has NO CHANCE of passing. You can go ask your city to consider a law and it would be the same thing, same story.
It's a novelty that was done to make a point and the news story, like most today, was written to deceive the reader. Basically, it's a non-news story.
2006-12-06 12:08:39 · answer #1 · answered by DJ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It was not that long ago that every home had a gun in it. We live in a world where violence is so common and so passive we don't think of it until it happens to us. A town that requires every home to have a gun is a double edged sword in my opinion. sure it will make burglers think twice and even put a dent in the more violent crimes, it will also put guns in the hands of people that are far too hot tempered to be around them.
Edited: I grew up on a reservation with a rifle in every home. I have seen first hand both edges of that blade. Calm people with training or at least respect for the firearm were an added bonus to the res and it's people. Those few people that were hotheaded were the problem more than the cure.
An armed home can be a good thing. I'm not debating that. But hotheads and angry drunks have no reason on earth to have a gun in their home. It's just that simple.
2006-12-06 12:06:16 · answer #2 · answered by knight_in_burntarmor 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I know the councilman behind this measure personally (he is a good friend of mine). Its not "forcing" or "requiring" anyone to own a gun.
The measure is "requesting" all willing and legally eligible residents to know the safe and proper use of, and maintain a firearm along with a supply of ammuntion.
I think its great. This country has survived as long as it has, because of armed citizens - the Japanese and German's never tried a land invasion.. Why? Because they knew "we are all" (or the majority) armed.
Armament is a deterence..and a great one at that.
2006-12-06 12:59:17 · answer #3 · answered by DT89ACE 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Makes the bad guy think about the chances of successfully executing the crime when victim is sure to be armed.
2006-12-06 12:07:10 · answer #4 · answered by Turk_56 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it should be nation wide
2006-12-06 14:58:42 · answer #5 · answered by L1M1J1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think its great
2006-12-06 13:00:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋