Food for thought

[mmckee1952]

I do not carry a firearm because it is my right. I do not carry because I am afraid. I do not carry because I am paranoid, and I don't carry because I am trying to make a statement. I am not being political, and I am not being religious. I do not carry a gun because I want to frighten, intimidate, or kill. I carry a gun because there is genuine evil in this world. I carry a gun because most people are not equipped to deal with that evil. I carry a gun because the police mostly respond to crime, they do not prevent it. I carry a gun because there are some that cannot defend themselves. Some threats are too fearsome, too strong, and too evil. I carry a gun because I am willing to stand between you and that evil. I carry a gun, expecting that someday I may have to use it, and praying that I will never have to.

 

[BUmmedic]

Well said... this should be the Concealed Carrier's Creed.

 

[rich45r]

Yes well put !!

 

[Woody57]

Well said. When asked why I carry my answer is always the same. I buy home owners insurance, health insurance and automobile insurance all the while praying I never have to use them. But it's reassuring to know I have them. I carry a firearm praying I never have to use it but its reassuring to know I have it if the need arises.

 

[escapedthematrix]

I keep a fire extinguisher in my home near my kitchen. I also have one on my boat. No one thinks this is unnecessary. I would rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. Oh, and I carry for the same reason.