Heh, it's funny.
Someone says "handguns are used against people and kill some of them" and the automatic response is "so does cars [insert other thing] here". The intent is not the same and furthermore, it's a straw man argument.
It's akin to saying "anthrax kills people" and then answer "well, food poisoning kills people too, we should ban food". It's not in the same category.
Pro-gunners have so many better arguments than this. I'd acknowledge that guns are an effective tool for killing people and that is exactly why they're a useful tool - a DETERRANT. If guns were non lethal, few would be afraid to attack a gun owner. Guns equals the playing ground - no matter how big a guy your facing, no matter how good he is at fighting, a shot to the groin will make him beg for mercy
I think you should have more stringent laws in the US concerning who can acquire a gun. But, I am not sure it's a bad idea to have 'the right to bear arms'. My thinking is that it's ok for balanced people and that there needs to be some sort of evaluation - or at least some required training. I got guns - hunting rifles - but I had to get certified as a hunter before that (and that means some theory and plenty of shooting, safety regulations, firearms regulation theory and so on).
Have it as a right. But, as with cars, include proper training as a prerequisite. Not sure you can call it a right then, technically, but hopefully you get my drift.
Guns are fun. I love shooting. I love the calm state of mind I get into, the almost Zen like condition, when you stand up and support that heavy rifle with your arms, line up the target and watch the crosshair dance across the target in rythm with your breathing and pulse. I love the
you get when you suddenly realize you've squeezed the trigger.
Nordic trap is fast paced requiring the shooter to have good reflexes, excellent 3-d vision and a great psyche. It's like tennis without an adversary to try to psyche out.
Beyond the pure sport of shooting guns there is self protection. And I am inclined to agree with pro-gunners that the only one that truly protect me is ME.
If others want to rely on underpaid functionaries that are overworked, that's for them to decide.
Me, I'd like to be self reliant.
Sheeit, I AM turning into a diddlying nutter. Two more month and I'll be in church with Ammo, HBlair and Ripsnort. Another month after that I'll work as a mechanic next to Creamo.
