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In reply to the discussion: So, anybody deciding its time to arm themselves? [View all]Arkansas Granny
(32,179 posts)28. No. I've lived alone for most of my adult life. I have never owned a firearm.
I have never been in a situation that would have been improved by the presence of a firearm.
I have nothing against responsible gun ownership, but it's not for me.
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It used to be the norm that people would like you 'in spite' of your politics.
Steelrolled
Jul 2020
#34
To someone "rethinking" their position on gun control, they need to think a whole lot harder.
PoindexterOglethorpe
Jul 2020
#55
The reality of guns hasn't changed; "re-thinking" won't make it any safer.
lagomorph777
Jul 2020
#100
Those walks in the woods are why we couldn't walk our dog on my in-law's own property...
Hassin Bin Sober
Jul 2020
#79
Don't let it disturb you too much. Half of that ammo has already been discharged
JustBidenOurTime
Jul 2020
#46
No, I'd be a menace, & not in a good way. But an old friend of mine, a woman, got a hand gun...
Hekate
Jul 2020
#24
No. I've lived alone for most of my adult life. I have never owned a firearm.
Arkansas Granny
Jul 2020
#28
Nope. Around 50 years ago the Army gave me a gun and taught me how...
TreasonousBastard
Jul 2020
#32
I've been around a long time, and not once have thought "What this situation needs is a gun".
Midnight Writer
Jul 2020
#36
If you're buying out of fear or paranoia, you're buying for the wrong reason.
cayugafalls
Jul 2020
#37
Why ? So people could shoot their wife, kids, siblings, friends etc ? Because that is what happens
JI7
Jul 2020
#60
There's a reason why Trump feels very comfortable about claiming dictatorship...
DSandra
Jul 2020
#82