Gun Control & RKBA

gejohnston

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10. just to add

Sun Jun 19, 2016, 09:52 AM

Jun 2016

collections, but the reason that disturbs me is the need for self-defence. I hope that's not as widespread as it sounds. Here, we have inter-gang violence, but most people don't have an awareness of personal safety.

It isn't so much the need, as it is the preparedness for. A fire extinguisher is a good analogy. Like your country, almost all of our murders are intergang violence in small pockets of some cities. Of course, that doesn't have anything to with other violent crimes like rape, armed robbery etc. The police exist to enforce the law and maintain general safety, not protect you or me, unless you happen to be in their custody. Our federal courts, including the Supreme Court, ruled that. Even if it were their job, it would be an impossible task. They know that.

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Just wondering your thoughts on Jolly's proposal? [View all] Demnorth Jun 2016 OP

On it's face seems to be a reasonable proposal.. virginia mountainman Jun 2016 #1

as it exists, gejohnston Jun 2016 #2

If the appeal process includes... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2016 #3

+1 nt jonno99 Jun 2016 #4

^^^ This. Eleanors38 Jun 2016 #6

Thanks to you Demnorth Jun 2016 #7

Responsible owners. Straw Man Jun 2016 #8

I really appreciate the background and history Demnorth Jun 2016 #14

have to correct one thing gejohnston Jun 2016 #15

Thanks for the info, Demnorth Jun 2016 #21

You're welcome. Straw Man Jun 2016 #18

Thank you for Demnorth Jun 2016 #22

just to add gejohnston Jun 2016 #10

That was a learning experience, Demnorth Jun 2016 #16

You're welcome discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2016 #11

Thanks for the welcome. Demnorth Jun 2016 #19

The whole list thing is a losing idea discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2016 #20

I agree about the media, Demnorth Jun 2016 #24

and thanks back at you discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2016 #25

In the end, I have to come down on the side of "no lists." Eleanors38 Jun 2016 #5

No use of lists to deny firearm purchase rights. Kang Colby Jun 2016 #9

Admirable that Jolly wishes to do something, but S_B_Jackson Jun 2016 #12

THIS!!!!!! Indydem Jun 2016 #17

Sorry for Demnorth Jun 2016 #23

just found this gejohnston Jun 2016 #13