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pg. facts matter, stats are facts.
The rate in Europe as a whole is less than 1 regardless of race.
Just saying if you think you are safer in Europe, you need to go for a visit. The majority of violent crime in this country is focused in certain specific high-crime areas. The other 95% of the country is pretty darn quiet and safe.
My buddy in Middle Ga rarely locks his front door. When he comes to visit here in Atlanta I have to remind him every time to empty everything out of his car because they will come break your car windows just because they see a better flashlight than the one they are carrying. Seriously, I had a window broken and the only thing to steal was a flashlight, which they did and politely left their crappy one behind for me to use.
I never used to lock my door. Didn't start doing it until I got married. The wife is a hypochondriac so she stresses if the door is unlocked while we are home.
I lived there 38 years and never felt unsafe. Facts matter; it is safer!
We aren't getting rid of guns in this country, that ship has sailed, so the England argument is a non-starter here.
I expect gun owners to be responsible with their weapon. Leaving it in an unlocked car is irresponsible, leaving it in a bag and forgetting it is irresponsible, especially when you show up to the airport with that bag. Always, know where your weapons are. I'd argue, leaving it in your unattended locked car isn't particularly responsible, but there are situations where that would be necessary.
A handgun is for self defense or fun at the range.
Personally I think having it out for show creates a bad environment, but I can see other arguments.
For what it's worth, for 98% of this thread it has been a civil discussion, I'm happy about that. No need to insult other groups or put words into other people's mouths.
Why do you need a handgun for self defense?
pg..I KNOW Europe is safer than The US. Statistics are facts.
The UK had 450% fewer intentional murders per capita in 2016 than in The US, that is actually higher than Western Europe's average. Of course in any country where you're at and your life style are huge factors. In Cave Spring my risk of being a victim was almost nonexistent. If I went to a dangerous area of Atlanta to buy meth, my risk would be exponentially greater. That is why we cook our own meth in small towns...😁
Because there is always someone bigger and badder. Plus we have a flooded market here. You just simply aren't getting rid of them. The point is moot.
I thought this was gonna be a discussion about why Parrish didn't bump Smith off his route. Only thing he shot was our title chance
When England banned handguns following a school shooting and Australia enacted their restrictions, many said the same thing. Neither have had a school shooting since 1996 23 years ago! How many have occurred in the US in the last 23 years? BTW not all school shootings are in bad neighborhoods it's actually mainly in "safe" areas.
You ask why? Have you ever been robbed at gun point and one of your best friends shot and killed right there in front of you while you stood there not being able to do anything.... I was struck in the head with his gun and knocked down onto the ground as he run off..... I will carry 24/7 for the rest of my life regardless of how you see it or any other gun grabber see's it because it is my right!!!! I have a carry permit and have never been taken into custody or ever been to a police station other than to answer questions on my buddy's murder..... this happened in 1999 and I have had a carry permit ever since. If I would have had a concealed carry back then, i just might have gave my buddy a chance to live his life.....
Rhetorical question. Basically people need guns to defend themselves against guns. Your situation was and still is very sad. If you had had a gun you may have saved your friend or you both may have been killed. If the other person didn't have a gun maybe no-one would have been killed. I just prefer the latter odds.