Why I carry a gun

[anythingrandom]

Originally Posted by 2 Block Secured

appropriate addendum some of you might relate to:


1. Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.

I am 24, pretty well kept, and my father is 67 with one metal knee. I am still afraid to fight him. I've seen him close-hand bench press the transmission to an International M off of him, then hold it in place with one hand while the other locked it into the chassis. If he didn't knock me out, there's always the Keltech he keeps his wallet wrapped around.

[HOLLiS]

There is another part, as long as a person is not intent of violating a law, why does it matter why they are carrying a firearm.

I like what was posted and it is a excellent way to discuss this issue with those who are "gun-ignorant". For me any lawful carry, does not need to be explained. Sadly for the anti-gun crowd and even members of the pro-gun group, they is a belief that a valid reason in their opinion is the only reason to carry, have or shoot a firearm.

Example, " I am a avid hunter, I do not see why and agree that military firearms should not be used for hunting, they are not hunting rifles". Sadly I forgot the guys name who was a outdoor writer who fell for that trap. The easiest anti-fire arm position to get suckered on, is the "reasonableness" or valid usage opinion.

[grog18b]

I carry a gun because I still enjoy the freedom to do so, provided by many soldiers, before my time, who also carried guns. I also swore to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. How can I do that without a firearm? Pointing my finger? No one listens to a pointed finger.

Carrying a firearm honors the spirit of freedom, and our ancestors who fought, and died for it. Also, in a firefight, I would much rather have a firearm, than a butter knife.