Poll: Your Thoughts on Guns

[-Samurai-]

I don't mind guns. I do mind the morons that are legally allowed to have them. A gun in the hands of the wrong person can be a very deadly thing.

I wish everyone still used swords. Anyone can pull a trigger. Anyone can swing a sword, but the person you're swinging it at might know how to use it properly.

 

[SL33TBL1ND]

Firearms are a danger in the wrong hands, and a blessing in the right ones. I'm alright with civilians having them, as long as they are sane, functioning members of society.

Well there goes USA.

Kidding, kidding. But seriously their murder rate is ridiculous.

 

[acturisme]

Guns are technology from 400 years ago and they are not going to go away. Why?? They're terribly easy to build. Get a pipe and cap one end with a little hole for a match. Then stuff the pipe with an explosive in just the right amount. Cram a lead ball wrapped in a cloth wad that's just a teensy bit smaller than the diameter of the pipe and bob's your uncle; you have a gun.

Here's a fact. If no one touches that pipe it won't set itself off, ever. A bow never unexpectedly shot an arrow at someone. A knife never cut anyone's head off of their shoulders without a person to wield the darn thing. Fact number two coming up. It should never be a crime to defend yourself or others from criminals. Some people cannot get fact number three through their heads but I am going to make a go for it. There are situations where running away isn't an option. A 70 year old man cannot outrun a 30 year old assailant. Ever try running away in an electric wheelchair? A woman with three small children probably should not run away from an attacker since she cannot carry all of them and run very fast at the same time. Nor should she abandon her charges in the presence of a criminal. Her only option is to stand and surrender or fight. Which option is more reasonable. The attacker might just want her purse but what if his goal is to rape her or her children? Would you surrender knowing that that possibility was real?

When deadly force is presented to an individual deadly force is a reasonable response to THAT level of threat. I would kill to defend myself from a killer. I would kill to defend my family from a killer. I would kill to defend my community from a killer.

When you outlaw weapons only outlaws have weapons. How does that make the law abiding person safer? If you do not like guns I have no problem with your choice. But never think that I will let you force your way of thinking upon me.

 

[Aur0ra145]

I love guns and I love shooting. I've hunted deer since I was 8 and I shoot for recreation.

Firearms are just another one of those "Dangerous Things" that without the proper usage can lead to disaster. But if used responsibly can be very rewarding and a lot of fun to own.

 

[Jezzascmezza]

24 people voted safety??
:O

 

[Biosophilogical]

I don't enjoy having the power of death at my fingertips, it is a little bit too much responsibility. However, something like a knife is much better, as if you have it sheathed in your bag or something, it isn't going to accidentally 'go off' and shoot someone. But I'd like it so only I could have a knife, and everyone else got stuck with blow-up hammers, mainly because I don't trust people.

 

[TheTim]

Safety. I wouldn't feel as secure with out my "babies"

 

[fenrizz]

I think of hunting, to be honest.

Alot of people in Norway have hunting weapons (rifles in different calibers and shotguns), but it is very hard to get hold of a pistol, or an (fully) automatic weapon.

I prefer it this way, as we do not have a lot of violent crime in Norway.
Though gang related crime is on the rise in our capitol city, but that is another matter entierly.

 

[Withall]

Firearms are made to end lives, no matter what the recipient is. However, I would like to learn how to use the different kinds of firearms- if only to be able to think "Oh shit. This can kill someone, and if I am holding the weapon, that lost life is on my hands" legitimately.

Other than that, I must stand behind the swedish mindset: "Ensure peace by preparing for war".

 

[Fallen-Angel Risen-Demon]

EEEEEEEEEEEEVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!
I don't think civi's should have them...
Unles there was a war in which the enemy ould get into the country then I would want a pistol...
and if they didn't I'd end up brining a 2 kitchen knives to a gun fight...
FOR THE QUEEN!

 

[ohellynot]

Where's the "Fun" option?

Yeah me and my dad occasionally go clay pigeon shooting together, and after i get taught to shoot well he'll prolly take me to the family shoot.

 

[BanZeus]

Owning a firearm for self defense is a silly thing. Most countries dont justify owning a firearm for self defense a valid reason i might add.

I do believe that the country of Switzerland has a very low violent crime rate compared to other European countries, and their government issues assault rifles to households...

Please, if you have a "valid reason" please state it, instead of just saying that you do. It annoys me when people don't do research on subjects, but act as if they know whats really going on.

@OP:
Guns are powerful tools that have many purposes, it is the wielder that decides how to use it. That being said, the only thing that government restrictions on guns do is keep guns out of the hands of law abiding citizens. Criminals don't care about breaking gun laws.

Given that every Swiss man is expected to serve in the militia, it makes sense that the government would arm them. The argument is a non sequitur though, you might as well say that Switzerland has a very low tiger attack rate because people have assault rifles in their house.

 

[FaithorFire]

What better way to deal with over-population than to get rid of gun restrictions

Meanwhile in this dimension... facts indicate the way to get rid of lots of people is to CREATE gun restrictions

 

[Pegghead]

Well, In the UK, Most people dont have guns, As we all like to stab each other.

But if i lived in the US, i would have (And conceal) a firearm, Y'now, To stop me from getting shot.

Aye, here in Australia we carry dropbears on our person at all times so we can be protected in a drive by drop bear raid.

I know a man who owns two rifles and considering the fact that they're kept in a concealed locker, are never left loaded and he only uses them under strict guidelines for target range shooting I don't find anything too menacing about them.

 

[rekabdarb]

There is nothing to fear about guns... only people who are stupid.


Guns don't kill people... I DO!!!!!

 

[Aur0ra145]

Firearms are made to end lives, no matter what the recipient is. However, I would like to learn how to use the different kinds of firearms- if only to be able to think "Oh shit. This can kill someone, and if I am holding the weapon, that lost life is on my hands" legitimately.

Other than that, I must stand behind the swedish mindset: "Ensure peace by preparing for war".

That's not just a Swedish mindset, Carl von Clausewitz said that back in the 1790's... He was a Prussian general who also fought with the russians back in the day. His book "On War" is probably the best book I've ever read about warfare, politics and life. The things he said back then are still being played out in our day to day conflicts with everyone. See the American civil war, Korea, Vietnam, Chechnya, Iraq, Afghanistan, India, BMI, Pacific Theater WWII, WWII, and just about every conflict in between.

 

[amazing amazing]

i can see guns being used for safety if you are one of those crazy the worlds out to get me types

i dont understand guns in hunting because quite frankly i find that sort of redneckery idiotic when i want to feel the thrill of a hunt i stalk something then choke it to death in the cold dark night

i also dont understand shooting ranges they just breed those loner weird types who think they know everything and are above the law aka the police

overall guns are just there for me i have used them for hunting and protection before but they really are more of a mental thing than anything else but some people enjoy making love to them along with their deer corpse ridden rusty pickup trucks and half tons of empty beer bottles on the floorboard

also im not one of those peacey peace faggots i just think guns are generally the noob woc these days they are the casual games of the wepons market

 

[DividedUnity]

What better way to deal with over-population than to get rid of gun restrictions

Meanwhile in this dimension... facts indicate the way to get rid of lots of people is to CREATE gun restrictions

I meant permenantly not just get them out of the country