Zimmerman trial starts today.

[d-ray657]

Originally Posted by Charles

I pretty much agree with what you've said. Out of curiosity, what state do you live in? From some of the things you've said, the provisions for a CCW permit appear lax to nonexistent. Basically a lack of a criminal record is the only criteria.

And in an earlier post, you mentioned a lifetime permit. I can't believe that there's a politician in the world who would miss the opportunity to collect a fee on an ongoing basis.

As to your friend with the H&K. I take it that he's not much of a shooter if he's unfamiliar with a decocker. Actually, I'm surprised that if he is such a rube that he would spring for an H&K.

Sounds more like a F.I.E. owner to me, although I do take your word.

No doubt my experiences with firearms owners are different than yours. The crowd I run with have been shooting every since their momma took away the rubber tit, and are pretty much in retirement...or at least close, such as myself. Then again, we used to live in a rural environment, until the last 20 years or so.

Of course, 20 years ago no one around here much carried a handgun...we generally carried a 12 ga or a .30-06. The Ruger 10-22 was pretty popular too, until they got customized to the point that they were too expensive to get skinned up in a pickup.

We just don't see firearms as a big deal. And we don't lug one around unless we see a reason to. And, at least speaking for myself, it you're going to go somewhere where a firearm for self defense is needed, you shouldn't go there in the first place.

Discretion is the better part of valor.

Chas

And I wish this was a more widely spread view of firearm ownership, but it is far too practical and doesn't garner votes or contributions.

Regards,

D-Ray