Kris, LOL, my Jack Russell Terrier would bark and then hide under the bed like he does at the slightest hint of thunder.  But he is the owner of the house and probably thinks I am his alarm.  Neat dogs.  Guns, I have several.. Grew up with them.  Like them, and hope I never have to protect my self by using one.

Bard, wise words.  However, I see violent crime, like rape, car-jackings, home invasion and violent robbery as being prevalent.  I f you have ever been beaten silly for no good reason, or had to look at a loved one ravaged by a violent criminal or predator, you would want to keep that from happening to you and your loved ones.  At least I would.  The police won't be there when you need them, criminals are by nature stealthy.  Regarding the second amendment, whether you think you need it or not, a mistrust for government gone bad is one reason why the constitution has it.  The first thing Orwell's 1984 style of government would do is take all weapons away from people, track their movements with cameras  GPS, etc and do it all under the guise of protecting the people.  You know the story.  I think thise bears some consideration.

Wow, sounds like you run a tight ship.

"Do you own a gun?"

A glue gun :P No, i'm kidding. No, I don't.

Reviewer11 said…
"Do you own a gun?"

A glue gun :P No, i'm kidding. No, I don't.

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I have several glue guns; many makes and models.  Some are high temp and others low temp; some are dual temp.  I even have one that is cordless. 

Meri said…

Reviewer11 said…
"Do you own a gun?"

A glue gun :P No, i'm kidding. No, I don't.

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I have several glue guns; many makes and models.  Some are high temp and others low temp; some are dual temp.  I even have one that is cordless. 

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:O Oh snaps! You're a hardcore glue gun collector! LOL!  (kidding. lol, I'm a little hyper today)

Wow, that's a lot. I didn't know they come in different temp settings. :D

My oldest Jack Russell Terrier would probably hide behind the couch. He is afraid of the rain and thunder.

BTW, Welcome to Viewpoints!

Wow! You are the "Glue Gun Lady." I didn't realize glue guns came in different temps. I have one cordless glue gun.

 The first thing Orwell's 1984 style of government would do is take all weapons away from people, track their movements with cameras  GPS, etc and do it all under the guise of protecting the people. 

The police are tracking people's cell phones now. Your cell phones "check in" with towers every 30 seconds and warrants can be issued to track a cell phones location or history of where its been.

If i owned a gun, it would be secure and the government would be the last to know.

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  I own a automatic 1088, it is a bee-bee gun that uses c02 cartridges, We used to have wild animals that ran behind our old apt so we got to scare them off. I keep it close to the front door in case of emergencies. Not really sure how damage it would do but its some thing i guess. 

Krislynn and Reviewer11-   The low temp glue guns are great because they don't remove your fingerprints when you accidentally burn your fingers....

OUCH! That's gotta hurt. :( 

The author of this question does not own a gun. I asked the question to see how people feel because I have been actively considering purchasing one. It will not be a glue gun, however, They scare me. What if someone untrained in glue gun use got ahold of it and glued your wine cellar shut? Shiver. Just the thought of it. Plus you would have to keep it locked up and if you actually needed to glue something, it would be too troublesome to get to it.

That bit of sarcastic humor behind me, I will say that my interest in owning a gun, something I have never owned or considered before has been triggered - pun intend by several thoughts.

First, I am a Constitutionalist. The Constitution does not grant me the right to own gun. The Constitution prohibits the government from keeping me from owning a gun. Why do you suppose that it is?

Not because the Founding Fathers, in their experience and wisdom, thought the government might stop me from hunting. No. It was because the FF feared the potential abuse of government, to the point of it depriving citizens of rights, that they felt the citizenry - as individuals - needed the right to keep the government at bay.

So reason number one for getting is a gun is because I have a right to own one,

In Florida, as a law-abiding resident, without a criminal record, I can even get a concealed carry permit. If I have the gun on my person, it is not available to children or others. Interestingly, since the concealed carry law has been passed, violent crime in the state has declined significant. It seems the bad guys, whether armed or not, are not willing to risk that a potential victim could mount a serious defense.

Second reason then is self-defense. ( I don't hunt. Have no interest in hunting. Not opposed to it. Just not interested in it.)

Third reason is that our President-elect has said enough confusing things about gun control and Constitutional interpretations for me to believe that we are just a few months away from serious restrictions on gun purchase and ownership.

I fear that my Constitutionally-protected right may be taken away. If I buy, it will to exercise my right before that happens.

So, No, I don't own. But, yes, I am thinking about it.

That's why I asked the question.

Eyerater said…
The author of this question does not own a gun. I asked the question to see how people feel because I have been actively considering purchasing one. It will not be a glue gun, however, They scare me."


LOL!!!

Eyerater said:

The author of this question does not own a gun. I asked the question to see how people feel because I have been actively considering purchasing one.

I know you're not interested in hunting, but might I suggest taking a hunting certification class to help in your decision? The class teaches you the rules and the responsibilities of gun ownership. You also have the opportunity to ask questions o the class instructors, which could be of great benefit to you.

Eyerater said…
The author of this question does not own a gun. I asked the question to see how people feel because I have been actively considering purchasing one.
First, I am a Constitutionalist. The Constitution does not grant me the right to own gun. The Constitution prohibits the government from keeping me from owning a gun. Why do you suppose that it is?

Not because the Founding Fathers, in their experience and wisdom, thought the government might stop me from hunting. No. It was because the FF feared the potential abuse of government, to the point of it depriving citizens of rights, that they felt the citizenry - as individuals - needed the right to keep the government at bay.

So reason number one for getting is a gun is because I have a right to own one,

Well, those are legitimate reasons.  I, for one, bought one several years ago to target practice with my weapons instructor son but what really pushed me over the edge was the reason you cited as #1.  Too many of our rights are being eroded.  Even my second son who has never in his life wanted anything to do with guns is talking to his big brother about owning one because of that very reason...  They say gun sales are up.  I believe that is one of the biggest reasons.

Reviewer11 said…

Eyerater said…
The author of this question does not own a gun. I asked the question to see how people feel because I have been actively considering purchasing one. It will not be a glue gun, however, They scare me."


LOL!!!

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Maybe we should offer glue gun safety classes! 

Meri said…

Reviewer11 said…

Eyerater said…
The author of this question does not own a gun. I asked the question to see how people feel because I have been actively considering purchasing one. It will not be a glue gun, however, They scare me."


LOL!!!

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Maybe we should offer glue gun safety classes! 

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LOL!!! That's a good one. :D

HaHaHa! I would be the first one to signup for a glue gun safety class!

Be careful on the range. Gun support may stick to you.

LOL!!!

*laughing* ;-D

Eyerater, if you're a good boy, maybe Santa will give you a nice warm single action ruger redhawk in 30 cal carbine ☺

MadGolfer:

Did you read my letter to the North Pole? This email hacking is getting out of control. (g)

I don't.I don't think I want one.I just might shoot my neighbors kids.I don't like guns.Maybe it's because a lot of murder on the news.I don't know.I have thought about getting one but haven't.

Hello Bard - Forgive the way I'm trying to contact you.  You wrote a review on a Seagate 750 GB External Hard Drive. Factory # S307504FPA1E2RK - USB/Firewire Serial ATA 7200 rpm.
I can't find it anywhere.  Could you email me with the store you purchased your hard drive from.  Also, if you, now, have found any defects with the drive, let me know.
I would like to find this particular drive as 4 other people had glowing reviews about it.
Yours, Paul Berkow    corvettte@charter.net

I personally do not own a gun, however, my husband and son do.  They go hunting together and my son just passed a gun safety class with a 100% on the test.  I feel that as long as they are safe and always aware of their surroundings so as to not put others in danger it is ok.

How many people in Mumbai would still be alive if people in those buildings had had weapons to defend themselves? Guns are not a panaea. But they sure do deter bad people and they stop the ones they don't deter before they can do more damage.
That, of course, is my personal observation.

Eyerater said…
How many people in Mumbai would still be alive if people in those buildings had had weapons to defend themselves? Guns are not a panaea. But they sure do deter bad people and they stop the ones they don't deter before they can do more damage.
That, of course, is my personal observation.

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I agree.  The terrorists were still able to get guns even though India had outlawed them.   As with any kind of study, statistics can be construed to support whatever side of an argument you are on.  That said, many studies support the theory that crime rates go down in areas where citizens are allowed to be armed.  Criminals aren't as willing to take a chance of someone being behind the door with a gun.  That is just logical.  Law abiding citizens who take gun safety classes, learn respect for guns, etc. are not the problem.  It is the criminal element that creates havoc with our society.  One need only study prison populations to find that if a person wants to kill he/she will find a way without the presence of a gun.  Guns do not kill people- it is the person carrying the gun. 

Agreed