From John Fricke @ American Thinker, titled "Should I Get a Gun?"
My stepmother is taking shooting lessons. Seriously. She is trying to choose right now between a couple of guns -- one was a 9-millimeter Luger, I believe. She announced that she was doing this while I was thinking of doing the same. Though I lean shotgun, if for no other reason than, well, easier to hit stuff, y'know. Her motivation for "granny gunning up" is on target with mine: the peace of mind that, should I need a gun, I would have it and know how to use it.
This, though, is not about what type of gun, or really even a gun at all. This is about the tenor of the times. At age 51, I have been around long enough to know the difference between unease and unrest. There are also levels of unrest. Right now, this is unrest that strongly threatens to grow into greater unrest.
And I would say yes, you should...then get a bunch of ammo and head to GUNSITE...these are troubled times, and I think the #Occupy movement and the relentless drumbeat for class warfare by people who I believe fully understand the potential consequences is twisting the social fabric perhaps beyond it's ability to quickly recover. Be alert; be aware, but make sure the "fire extinguisher" is close at hand.
Interesting... I too was robbed at gunpoint at my gas station. My reaction was: I've gotta get a gun!
ReplyDeleteThat was my first step into the gun culture - a long journey so far.
However, I look a little askance at any "thinker" who hasn't long ago seen the necessity of taking responsibility for their own safety.
While I grew up with guns all my life, it's good that more folks realizing you can have more control over your life. He might also find a local range that will teach him, if Gunsite is too far or expensive for them.
ReplyDeleteI would also recomend the Walther PPQ, which is available in 9mm or .40 S&W. It's VERY ergonomic, with a fantastic trigger reset.
I love how the media always spells out "millimeter". Makes me laugh every time.
ReplyDeleteA very powerful article...
ReplyDeleteWe are seeing the result of the President's preaching class warfare to the masses...
If there's such a thing as class warfare, it's been going on longer than the OWS crowd has been around, and common folks like us have been losing.
ReplyDeleteGetting a gun without the appropriate gun safety courses will not help anyone whether they are 51 or "granny gunning up"...more and more women are enjoying the peace of mind that having a gun and knowing how to use it provides.
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