[Crimson Dynamo]

Would you?

[Niamh.]

Definitely not

[thesheriff443]

Just one?

[Nicky91]

No

[The Slim Reaper]

You're far more likely to be killed as a gunowner, either via accident or intent, than you would ever be to use the gun for self defence.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by The Slim Reaper

You're far more likely to be killed as a gunowner, either via accident or intent, than you would ever be to use the gun for self defence.

Not to mention kids who have shot themselves or other people with their parents guns

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Not to mention kids who have shot themselves or other people with their parents guns

that is poor parenting/storage.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

that is poor parenting/storage.

tell that to the dead child

[thesheriff443]

Originally Posted by The Slim Reaper

You're far more likely to be killed as a gunowner, either via accident or intent, than you would ever be to use the gun for self defence.

Just make sure you’re holding it the right way round.

[Crimson Dynamo]

I would have a Ruger LCP. 10 rounds in the magazine. I would also train to use it.

[Kate!]

no. Definitely not.

[Mitchell]

No, and they shouldn’t be allowed either.

[Liam-]

Big no from me

[Beso]

I would have a selection of about 4 probably...

[smudgie]

Yes.

[Kizzy]

Nope

[Swan]

Maybe, guns have never interested me though. Most places there wouldn't be much need for one really. America's relationship with guns is something i'll never understand though. I know it's in their constitution, and that many, many gun owners are responsible people, but some of the laws and regulations in certain states is nothing than draconian.

It also comes down to the type of gun too. No one needs to own AK-49's or any type of semi automatic assault rifles. I can understand someone carrying a small handgun for protection though, depending on job/time/where they work etc.

[Ammi]

...no, I would never own a gun....

[arista]

Originally Posted by Ammi

...no, I would never own a gun....

But in your home
say it was in Harlem
one hand gun hidden in your kitchen draw.
Would save you from being attacked and robbed,
if criminals broke in.


I would pay for the Gun
to keep you alive

[AnnieK]

Originally Posted by arista

But in your home
say it was in Harlem
one hand gun hidden in your kitchen draw.
Would save you from being attacked and robbed,
if criminals broke in.


I would pay for the Gun
to keep you alive

That gun will only save you if you know how to shoot it though. Many Americans own guns but have no clue how to operate them properly or shoot them correctly. Having a gun does not mean that you will not get shot - in fact as Slim said it is more likely that you WILL get shot it you brandish a firearm

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

That gun will only save you if you know how to shoot it though. Many Americans own guns but have no clue how to operate them properly or shoot them correctly. Having a gun does not mean that you will not get shot - in fact as Slim said it is more likely that you WILL get shot it you brandish a firearm

This is why every large conurbation has many training facilities and gun clubs so that when the balloon goes up you rely on your training.




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[The Slim Reaper]

Originally Posted by arista

But in your home
say it was in Harlem
one hand gun hidden in your kitchen draw.
Would save you from being attacked and robbed,
if criminals broke in.


I would pay for the Gun
to keep you alive

Life isn't a GTA cutscene.

[AnnieK]

When I lived in the States the family I worked for were from New York state and as such did not own a gun. We moved to South Carolina where guns were commonplace. I remember first getting into a friends car and there was a small pistol on the dashboard (they have non-concealment laws there). You soon become desensitised to seeing them.

I personally would not own one

[bots]

the way i look at it is in a similar view to knives. People are stabbed regularly in the UK, but i would never carry a knife for protection

[UserSince2005]

Hell yes, they'd call me the lone ranger