Richmond Gun Rally

Thank you.

 

Carrying a gun doesn't make a person violent yet though. But we don't know that with a stranger, and so its still logical it makes you feel unsafe.

 

If a bullet costs 5000 dollars and I buy one---you can believe that I've decided that I know a motherfucker that needs shot!

 

Some people who were a gun never shoot at a human being in their lifes so no, doesn't always work like that. Not trying to trivialize the unsafe feeling. I would hate it if carrying guns would be normal in my society.

 

Hoplophobia

 

Then people will buy cheaper re-cased bullets on the black market

 

When you see a guy with a pistol strapped on his hip, you will get a feeling which runs through your entire body. It's the feeling which comes from knowing that person is will and able to kill another. Consequently, it has something to do with safety.

 

It's beauty gives me chills. A sophisticated weapon for a sophisticated warrior

 

I'm more into european and middle eastern medieval warfare (not because i deem that as civilized btw)

But yeah, samurai swords are a special kind Not sure if their wielders were more civilized either though

 

Not civilized but something much more sophisticated in using a weapon that you have to dedicate years of training to master

The Vegas shooter showed us you don't have to have any kind of skill to kill 60 people. Just point into a crowd and spray. It's the lack of skill and dedication and discipline that concerns me. We've made taking a human life way too easy

 

I clearly called it a guess, and based It on how many times I've heard a crazed shooter was called out beforehand vs. how many times I've heard a person referred to as a potential crazed shooter.
One less person responsibly carrying a firearm is one less person to stop the millions of events already prevented by law abiding citizens who carry.
I feel it wouldn't work because people who fear firearms for whatever reason would use it to ease their fears instead of taking a live and let live approach.
The second ammendment clearly says shall not be infringed . Any concession toward infringing on it nibbles away.

 

Guns in America | Facts and statistics about firearms in the USA
This site says 2.5 million defensive uses of firearms a year, I've read others estimating between 1 and 3 million.
People who are afraid of firearms, in my opinion, don't seem to approach others having them with a live and let live attitude. They want them gone for everyone to satisfy their own needs. That's not how it works in America. You're (not you personally) allowed to pursue life liberty and happiness, and so am I, but we're not allowed to tell each other how to go about that.
The free state referred to in the 2nd isn't Virginia or Massachusetts, it's a person's free state to pursue and protect life liberty and happiness without interference from someone who wants it differently from them. You live how you'd like, I'll live as I'd like, don't violate the laws, and have a nice day.
The clips about muskets, the different times, and firearms available have no bearing on what the 2nd ammendment was put place for.

 

And you're personal use of the term gun nut points to a hardline approach to the subject that makes swapping thoughts and opinions tough. Don't be offended if I stop sharing mine.

 

I use the term gun nut because I heard so many gun owners speak about the Second Amendment and ignore everything else about the Constitution. I was at the same kitchen table when Russell, Bob's daughter's boyfriend accidentally discharged a 7mm Remington Magnum. I was a few houses down from an accidental discharge by a gun smith who was a former Sheriff deputy. I know of several incidents where a hunter reached inside his pickup to retrieve his rifle, and the gun went off. Lot's of guys own guns today, but are unqualified. The Second Amendment was written in the age of muzzle loading muskets. Today's semi automatic weapons reload themselves and cock the firing pin. It's a formula for an accidental discharge.

 

I starting to explore the idea of restructuring the Second Amendment for the purpose of changing gun ownership from a right to a privilege. WE have requirements for people concerning the operation of a motor vehicle. People who wish to drive a car or motorcycle need to learn and submit to a test, before being granted the privilege to drive a car. Cars can be dangerous in the hands of an unqualified person. Guns similarly are dangerous in the wrong hands. My first preference is outright gun confiscation by federal and local authorities. That would make America much safer for the rest of us. Strict regulation and even a supplementary system where gun owner/users are required to keep their guns at the local police station, in police lockers. When a gun owner would feel the need to go to the range for practice, or when that person is awarded a hunting permit; then and only then, the weapon could be checked out of the police locker for the specific reason, and given a limited number of cartridges. After the target range practice or hunt, the weapon must be returned to the police locker, along with any spent empty casings, and unspent cartridges. Such a new law would prevent the accidental discharge problem in America. It would also reduce gun related killing during robbery crimes. Just last night three men entered a sandwich restaurant in Indianapolis and killed the attendant during the robbery. That was so un-necessary, and evil. Without the guns, they might have taken the money and left. Maybe the gun was accidentally discharged when the robber had pointed it. Maybe the robber was intoxicated by the power of the gun? Maybe people who are so intoxicated by the power of a gun should not be allowed to hand a gun?

 

It's my opinion that you've experienced far too many dangerous moments involving firearms. I fire thousands of rounds a year, with dozens of different people in a wide variety of situations.
I've never accidentally discharged a round, and never been near an accidental discharge by someone else. Rules and responsibilities work. Consider reevaluating the situations you put yourself in. Like what the heck is a rifle doing in the kitchen of a crowded house.
The era the firearm was designed and manufactured doesn't matter. An unloaded firearm with the safety on can't hurt anyone. A loaded firearm anywhere but in your direct control for a specific reason is irresponsible.
And like I've said, it's o ly for responsible and law abiding citizens that I advocate 2nd A rights. For any reason they like.