Guns don't kill people ....

[Spexxvet]

Originally Posted by footfootfoot

One thing is pretty clear, people die from firearm related injuries. But not that many as compared to the other forms of death


I am finding it very hard to think of guns, as they exist in this country, as being particularly lethal to the population.

So, if firearms aren't a huge problem, why do people want a firearm to protect themselves from being shot to death?

[classicman]

Originally Posted by Spexxvet

So, if firearms aren't a huge problem, why do people want a firearm to protect themselves from being shot to death?

Originally Posted by Spexxvet

Need I continue with this stupid rationale?

apparently so.

[lookout123]

Originally Posted by Spexxvet

So, if firearms aren't a huge problem, why do people want a firearm to protect themselves from being shot to death?

Maybe for the same reason I have excellent auto and homeowners insurance even though I haven't needed to use it. You know that whole, better to have it and not need it bit...

At the end of the day there are a lot of people who hate guns for a variety of reasons. In my opinion most of those reasons tie back to a fear of guns because of unfamiliarity. I don't care if you don't want to own a gun. If they scare you, you shouldn't have one. I fully support laws designed to keep handguns out of the hands of convicted felons. I don't support laws designed to make it harder for law abiding citizens to purchase and maintain firearms. I'll be damned if your fear of something leads to my not being able to protect my family should the need arise.

[footfootfoot]

Originally Posted by Spexxvet

So, if firearms aren't a huge problem, why do people want a firearm to protect themselves from being shot to death?

Is that why people want firearms?