In another internet forum,actually a singles site,a thread started about concealed carry.
I suggested society was safer.I got the following response:
On what do you base your statement that society has
become much safer with an increase in concealed carry permits?
Does anyone know how much the population (of say just the
USA) has increased since JFK's time, about 40 years?
Do the statistics on serious crime show that same percentage
of increase? Are there any VALID statistics on how many
serious crimes were prevented because the intended victim
carried a gun, concealed or otherwise?
I have carried a gun, not concealed, for protection in times
gone by. I've had guns stored in my home, separate from
the ammo. No longer. I realized that by the time I reacted with some knowledge
of the circumstances and ability with the weapon, my time
would already be used up. I don't believe that I could
adequately and properly react if someone already intent
on committing a crime against me came along. Therefore
I don't want guns around me or anyone else.
I replied that numbers do exist,and that to give the response justice I would have to do some research.And,I thanked her for her question.
What I don't need,is 300 rants in response.
What would be very helpful is a draft or 2 that is clear,accurate,and provides some statistics and sources .
I want to answer in a way that does us all proud and tells the truth.
Thanks HiBC
I suggested society was safer.I got the following response:
On what do you base your statement that society has
become much safer with an increase in concealed carry permits?
Does anyone know how much the population (of say just the
USA) has increased since JFK's time, about 40 years?
Do the statistics on serious crime show that same percentage
of increase? Are there any VALID statistics on how many
serious crimes were prevented because the intended victim
carried a gun, concealed or otherwise?
I have carried a gun, not concealed, for protection in times
gone by. I've had guns stored in my home, separate from
the ammo. No longer. I realized that by the time I reacted with some knowledge
of the circumstances and ability with the weapon, my time
would already be used up. I don't believe that I could
adequately and properly react if someone already intent
on committing a crime against me came along. Therefore
I don't want guns around me or anyone else.
I replied that numbers do exist,and that to give the response justice I would have to do some research.And,I thanked her for her question.
What I don't need,is 300 rants in response.
What would be very helpful is a draft or 2 that is clear,accurate,and provides some statistics and sources .
I want to answer in a way that does us all proud and tells the truth.
Thanks HiBC