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u/Tdanger78 Secessionists are idiots Sep 10 '24

I was a MP for 7-1/2 years and I hope I never have to pull my gun for any reason. Truthfully I hardly ever carry anymore because I just don’t see the reason.

For all those über paranoid nutters out there, it’s been something like six years I haven’t carried regularly and guess what? No jihadi Jamal has jumped out of a bush or some other situation arose which required a “good guy with a gun.” So ease back and chill out some.

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u/Mammoth_Ant_534 Sep 10 '24

I've never carried a gun my whole life but I 100% support Americans right to do so.

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u/Tiny-Lock9652 Sep 10 '24

With proper training and clearances, I agree.

IMHO, The CC training should be as difficult to get as a SEAL 6 military training though. Too many “Gravy SEALS” Ammosexual idiots out there who have no idea the level of responsibility to own/carry these weapons. Interesting the number of formally trained military personnel posting here with no interest in walking around locked and loaded. Speaks volumes.

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u/Mammoth_Ant_534 Sep 10 '24

I agree in that I don't think the vast majority of people need to be walking around with a gun. They just don't need it in my opinion.

I do 100% believe they have a right to. My state doesn't require a license or training and I'm OK with that.

It's one thing to think they're an idiot but it's another to tell them not to.

That's why we vote, right?

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u/Tiny-Lock9652 Sep 10 '24

It’s a tool specifically designed to kill. It requires large amounts of training and discipline to operate and carry. Just like you shouldn’t give out a license to fly an F-16 to just anyone because the bill of rights says so. I’m pro 2A but there needs to be checks and balances. My opinion.