Nope - much more than that, pistol Pete. But the serious issue is that we can regard people carrying concealed weapons as criminals, except in special cases.
There are as many fantasies as there are people, and in reality, it's just a fantasy that your handgun will protect you. It may actually, unless you're the kind of dope that shoots himself while cleaning a gun. Or it may occasionally kill some child that gets a hold of it.
So go ahead and have your fantasy. What do you think are the realistic odds that you will be able to use your gun to save yourself or someone else when you really need it? Think about that as you get older, if you do.
I have actually used my firearm to defend my family when my home was broken into at 3am in Baltimore city.
And guess what, it took the eastern district almost four minutes to respond.
If I wasnt armed that night, I may be dead from that intruder.
When the police arrested the man, it turned out they were looking for the individual wanted in numerous home invasions and peeping-tom cases.
In your world, you would have rather me be unarmed.
Get a clue.
I have actually used my firearm to defend my family when my home was broken into at 3am in Baltimore city.
And guess what, it took the eastern district almost four minutes to respond.
If I wasnt armed that night, I may be dead from that intruder.
When the police arrested the man, it turned out they were looking for the individual wanted in numerous home invasions and peeping-tom cases.
In your world, you would have rather me be unarmed.
Get a clue.
But the serious issue is that we can regard people carrying concealed weapons as criminals, except in special cases.
Every person has the unaliable right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. I have read the Constitution several times (I defend it after all), and I have not once seen anywhere in there that is says that every person has the RIGHT to CARRY their weapon with them in town concealed so no one can see it. Have you? If you have, please tell me which line the in the admendment that it's located. It says that every person has the right to bear arms, and to protect their lives and property. So by that statement I say to you, purchase a firearm, ammunition, and a SAFE and keep the first two in the last so that it is ready for use when the need arises. Aside from Military personnel in a combat zone and Law Enforcement Officers on duty, I have never once met a single person that REQUIRED a gun to be with them at all times.
i hope you'r not protecting them from a criminal with a gun because
Obviously you would be off duty and not at YOUR home therefore no gun for you my friend. right?
troop2trooper : you answered your own question by stating that the 2A says a person has the right to KEEP AND BEAR ARMS AND THAT RIGHT SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED .
Just like driving, carrying a firearm is a privilege, not a right. I understand what the Constitution says but could you imagine if every idiot out there could legally carry a gun everywhere they wanted to? It would be like Iraq in no time! Obtaining a license to carry is something everyone should try to do and if you don't get one, then leave the gun at home! And if you truly need to carry a gun where you're going then you may not want to go there. Telling the government that you should be able to carry is like telling them that you don't trust the men and women in uniform who are there to protect you, and I trust them with my life. Just like anything else you don't like about the policies put in place, "Love it or leave it". I love Maryland, and I will continue to obey the laws and not complain about them. They're there for our protection.
I can't say I would be terribly surprised if troop was MSP. They think they're above the law. We all know how good the police are when it comes to carrying. They only shoot their own in Baltimore.
The response time for protection is 10 minutes can one afford to WAIT for protection?
The state of Vermont where "every idiot can legally carry a gun everywhere" hardly bears resemblance to the country of Iraq!
So Troop where are you getting your facts from and maybe you can tell us when was the last time one of the local Md thugs registered a handgun?
Perhaps not for much longer. Federal court ruled that Maryland's good and substantial is unconstitutional.
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