Applications for concealed carry permits have tripled in the last year.
I have recently read some comments on other blogs concerning gun rights and ownership. A number of over-educated liberal morons who know absolutely nothing about handguns, and have obviously led sheltered lives, have been spouting insane theories. Some have gone so far as to say handguns should be banned, period.
Mayor Daley of Chicago blamed the Ft. Hood shootings on the easy accessibility of handguns. No offense, Mr. Mayor, but you have no idea what you're fucking talking about!
In the great state of Texas, them's considered fightin' words. Texans are not easily pushed around and remember, they're a red state. "Don't mess with Texas!"
Facts being what they are;
In 1975 Washington, DC, the "murder capital" of the US, enacted legislation called the "Firearms Regulation Control Act." This act prohibited people from keeping firearms that were operable, in their home for the purpose of self defense. Yes, you could have a gun in your home, but it had to be registered with the police and had to be disassembled. Somebody please tell me why I would want a non-functioning gun in the first place! History proves that Washington DC began it's rapid rise in crime and urban blight through the 80's and 90's.
Now, the 2nd amendment to the constitution reads in part..."a well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed upon."
The case of Warren v. District of Columbia ruled that it should not criminalize self defense when it is not legally obligated to defend the people. These gun laws forced law abiding citizens to choose between protecting their lives or breaking the law.
The police cannot guarantee your safety nor are they obligated to protect you. Who will protect you?
I sure as hell can't do it with a non functioning gun and I can't call a time out so I can put it together. Oh wait, I forgot, it's against the freakin' law for me to kill somebody who is trying to kill me. Shit! That sucks doesn't it?
Facts prove that the crime rate goes DOWN when law abiding citizens can arm themselves.
In 2008, the US Supreme Court ruled the District of Columbia's Firearms Regulation Act as unconstitutional, summarizing that people have the right to have a working weapon in their home for the purpose of self protection.
That was a huge victory for gun owners and it proves, that even with socialism knocking on the door, the NRA still wields a little power in Washington.
There are a number of states besides Texas, that have established concealed carry laws and applications for permits have tripled in the last year. In those states, it is legal to have a weapon in your home, car, or place of business and you do not need a permit.
As for the self defense rule, google "Castle Doctrine" and it will explain that you have no duty to retreat in your home, car or place of business.
It means if you break in to my house, I can shoot and kill you. And get this - I cannot be charged criminally and the sorry son of a bitch's family can't sue me. I have no duty to retreat in my own home. It's my freakin' castle, asshole!
To carry a handgun concealed, on or about your person, requires a permit. There are certain standards and training requirements one must meet in order to apply for a Concealed Carry permit.
Training requirements are stringent and enforced. Certified instructors are held accountable for every applicant they train. My home state is a 'shall issue' state which means if an applicant meets all the requirements and passes all the exams, the state will issue a permit within 90 days.
Statistics prove that carjackings and home invasions typically decrease. CWP holders have come to the aid of both citizens and law enforcement. Mishaps, carelessness and unlawful use of deadly force incidents were less than 3% in 2008.
That percentage simply proves you can't un-train an idiot.
States with CWP laws on the books and who share reciprocity are; Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, Kansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, Louisiana,Virginia, W. Virginia, N. Carolina, S. Carolina, Missouri, Michigan, Texas, Florida, and Wyoming. Think what you will, but most law enforcement officers will agree that these laws actually work.
Our fearless leader put guns and ammo on his to-do list of potential tax hits. Not one day after he won the election, gun and ammo sales skyrocketed. One year later, ammo is still hard to come by and it's at incredibly high prices.
If the Obama administration continues on its present path, we all could be surrendering our constitutional right to defend ourselves. What Constitutional right will be next?
"Law is Order, and good law is good order." -Aristotle-
You be the judge.
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