AnomalousEntity said:
Eh,
I dont think any of the countless thousands in my country and yours who are murdered or rapped each year would think self defense with a bullistic weapon to only be the vice of the "paranoid" . Do you?
Most victims are not in fact paranoid..they never see it coming.
Do you think it makes their loved ones feel better to hear:
"oh Im so sorry John was stabbed ....well you can take solace in knowing he wasn't paranoid"
The point is there are multiple options to defend yourself that do not demand that you carry a gun.
Good options. Unfortunately the criminals will keep their guns. How about you go up against a 9mm with a can of pepper spray and let me know how it turns out.
I've yet to hear about a mugging, burglary or rape that happened at a distance that requires a firearm (unless the burglary was undetected of course.
So your saying that murderous raping burglars are suddenly going to stop committing crime because you now have a law? If they were so concerned with law they wouldnt be criminals in the first place.
Not at all.......I'm saying that the law in the UK is changing to prevent the chance of criminals (and remember, most crimes are spontaneous towards an individual) carrying guns...... a civilian who is found wandering around at night (most muggings and rapes happen at night) is more likely to be stopped by the authorities.....and a mandatory 5 years in jail for even
carrying a firearm (not to mention the punishment for carrying a blade over 3 inches in length) is a good deterent to would-be criminals using firearms in their activities.
Feel free to introduce stastics of your own.
No thanks.......I can post anti-gun propaganda bullshit all day.
The law is there for after the fact. Criminals don't pay attention to it.
True, but in the UK all guns for use in criminal activity need to be bought illegally...........tightened laws on gun ownership therefore reduce the willingness of many to either sell illegal weapons and those who hold them.
EDIT: As much fun as this discussion in........I really can't be arsed with it.
I gues it all boils down to how safe you feel in your own society.......I've never felt the need to carry a gun......and I hope I never need to. If you feel the need to carry a gun for your personal security.......move somewhere else ....... I've heard that Bhagdad is nice this time of year