Good morning, I’ve been thinking about gun violence lately. This time, rather than a long dissertation about the need for more controls on the purchase of guns and ammunition, or the completely incorrect reading of the Second Amendment by the Supreme Court, most Republican leaders, and the NRA, or the canard that the “wild west” was safe because of the prevalence of guns, or the need for licensing and education, I thought I’d just provide a few data points.
Glenn. I try to read you every day and even, sometimes, agree with your point of view. Here you completely miss the point. Militia’s were made up of citizens who owned guns. The abridgment of that right was not to be taken away. Having said that and having finished, this year, pretty heavy training on gun use I thought I would share what my more than able coaches taught me. Safety, Safety and Safety. The proper ownership of guns requires knowledge of proper use. Adequately trained citizens who own guns are not a threat. Criminals and the ill-trained are. I don’t think most anyone who I know does not believe that things like red flag laws, training requirements and the like is an abridgment. I was amazed to find out, for example, that there is proper and improper protocol for using a holster. Had 4 hours of training in it. I have been encouraged to continue practice and disciplining myself. Wonder if you have read stories where citizens with gun permits actually saved lives. Gang bangers and other criminals will have guns regardless of the law. What would you suggest citizens do to protect themselves with police forces not capable of being on every street corner? Hope you guys are well. Love that you continue to write this. A very worthy endeavor if you ask me.
Glenn. I try to read you every day and even, sometimes, agree with your point of view. Here you completely miss the point. Militia’s were made up of citizens who owned guns. The abridgment of that right was not to be taken away. Having said that and having finished, this year, pretty heavy training on gun use I thought I would share what my more than able coaches taught me. Safety, Safety and Safety. The proper ownership of guns requires knowledge of proper use. Adequately trained citizens who own guns are not a threat. Criminals and the ill-trained are. I don’t think most anyone who I know does not believe that things like red flag laws, training requirements and the like is an abridgment. I was amazed to find out, for example, that there is proper and improper protocol for using a holster. Had 4 hours of training in it. I have been encouraged to continue practice and disciplining myself. Wonder if you have read stories where citizens with gun permits actually saved lives. Gang bangers and other criminals will have guns regardless of the law. What would you suggest citizens do to protect themselves with police forces not capable of being on every street corner? Hope you guys are well. Love that you continue to write this. A very worthy endeavor if you ask me.