Why I have a gun

[87GNSteve]

I don't have a gun to kill people.
I have a gun to keep from being killed.

I don't have a gun to scare people.
I have a gun because sometimes this world can be a scary place.

I don't have a gun because I'm paranoid.
I have a gun because there are real threats in the world.

I don't have a gun because I'm evil.
I have a gun because I have lived long enough to see the evil in the world.

I don't have a gun because I hate the government.
I have a gun because I understand the limitations of government.

I don't have a gun because I'm angry.
I have a gun so that I don't have to spend the rest of my life hating myself for failing to be prepared.

I don't have a gun because I want to shoot someone.
I have a gun because I want to die at a ripe old age in my bed, and not on the floor in the hallway tomorrow night.

I don't have a gun to make me feel like a man.
I have a gun because real men know how to take care of themselves and the ones they love.

I don't have a gun because I feel inadequate.
I have a gun because unarmed and facing three armed thugs, I am totally inadequate.

I don't have a gun because I love it.
I have because I love life and the people who make it meaningful to me.

Personally I have a gun because I am too young to die and too old to take an ash whippin'.
I don't shoot to kill, I shoot to live!

 

[S10xGN]

Saw a great bumper sticker the other day:

"A man with a gun is a citizen, a man without a gun is a subject"

 

[Phoneguy]

Saw a great bumper sticker the other day:

"A man with a gun is a citizen, a man without a gun is a subject"

Agree...

Bryan

 

[Bruce Urie]

Nice post, Steve.

Bruce '87 Grand National

 

[Chuck Leeper]

I consider my Glock 27, or Colt Trooper the same as my American Express card....Never leave home without it!
http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/28717204/smyrna-police-searching-carjacking-suspect
Yet, another reason to pack!

 

[Reggie West]

I don't have a gun because I love it.
I have because I love life and the people who make it meaningful to me.

I disagree, I love it.

 

[Bad Boyz]

Very well said Steve.With all the crazies,road rage and other types of idiots out there,I never leave without packing one weapon or two.Bars and clubs aren't allowed weapons inside.Everyelse ,Ive got one on me.

 

[HUMBLE-U2]

so true so true 87GNSteve.

 

[TTA976]

Nice post Steve!

 

[Chuck Leeper]

Yet another car jacking..This time it wasn't a private citizen TCOB, it was the police!
If you open the link, look at the windshield of that suv!! WTG, guys. Problem is, the perp didn't die!
http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/28732684/police-officers-shoot-carjacker-near-stone-mountain

 

[87GNSteve]

Yet another car jacking..This time it wasn't a private citizen TCOB, it was the police!
If you open the link, look at the windshield of that suv!! WTG, guys. Problem is, the perp didn't die!
http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/28732684/police-officers-shoot-carjacker-near-stone-mountain

I like how the car dealer said he left his gun at the shop.....and that he would bring it with him next time.

 

[Chuck Leeper]

I like how the car dealer said he left his gun at the shop.....and that he would bring it with him next time.

He was naked at a knife fight...He's real lucky the perp didn't carve him up, just on gp...

 

[Bruce Urie]

Just keep in mind, like I have to, all the trouble, huge amounts of money you'll need, time, judge's decision on whether you were justified in shooting someone.......you will have to go through pure hell to prove your innocence.......and lots of money.......it's such a terrifying thing to think about.......you'll have pure hell to pay if the judge, or a stupid attorney for the victim proves you wrong......then it's a permanent record, jail time, and high fines........and all because one was protecting his life, or his loved one's life......it's too damn bad it's this way in this country.

The split second you have to decide to fire or not fire could count against you if you're wrong......think about it.......I do.........all the time........I never leave home without my firearm, but this probability of me getting into so much legal trouble for trying to protect myself worries me.......I hate jail..

Bruce '87 Grand National

 

[Chuck Leeper]

I guess you can eat yourself up, wondering "what if"..VS remembering that getting dead is a forever thing.

 

[87GNSteve]

There is legal insurance available here is an article and a gallery of companies and what coverage they have and the costs (relatively inexpensive).


http://www.gunsandammo.com/network-topics/personal-defense-network/choose-concealed-carry-insurance/

 

[Bruce Urie]

I guess you can eat yourself up, wondering "what if"..VS remembering that getting dead is a forever thing.

Yeah, Chuck....you've got a good point there......I guess it's the "being in prison for a very long time" thing worries me a lot. Guess I've got some serious thinking still to do.....but, good point anyway you made. I do agree with you.

Bruce '87 Grand National

 

[Bruce Urie]

There is legal insurance available here is an article and a gallery of companies and what coverage they have and the costs (relatively inexpensive).


http://www.gunsandammo.com/network-topics/personal-defense-network/choose-concealed-carry-insurance/

Good read, Steve....I'm considering it...thanks for sharing the link.

Bruce '87 Grand National