Is gun really the answer?

[n-dai che]

I believe that any kind of weapons of protection can be safe, if in the hands of the right persons. To determine who is the right person is the big question. Because not only guns but any other instrument can prove to be fatal in the hands of the wrong person.

"To determine who is the right person is the big question." I agree with you. Gun store will cater all people who wanted to buy, just for profit. To determine who is the right person?--- we are just dreaming!

[See_B00kReaDs]

Is gun really the answer? Definitely not. Gun will never be the answer.

For I know God will protect and deliver me from all kinds of evil. I may be defenseless, but God is my greatest defender and protector.

Therefore, who shall I fear? No one.

[Rebecca_Rivera]

A heavy responsibility, physical and moral, comes with gun ownership. I do not think it is the guns themselves but the choices made by the people holding the guns. Those who want to do evil will always find a way to get a gun because they have no moral obligation to follow rules or laws. Those who desire good will follow the law. If a good person with no gun is met by a bad person with a gun, most likely bad will happen. But a good person, who understands the responsibility of using a gun, can keep the bad person from using his gun without any deaths resulting. I don't believe we should reject guns as tools because they are dangerous. I think more good people should learn how to safely use guns in order to deter bad from happening. No killing would have to take place to achieve this.

[Manang Muyang]

I don't believe in arming the public. When you hear of the accidental and irrational shootings committed by the police and other people trained to wield guns, how can you expect the untrained to be more disciplined? Guns don't kill; people do. But people without guns will most likely not.

[britt13]

Is gun really the answer? Definitely not. Gun will never be the answer.

For I know God will protect and deliver me from all kinds of evil. I may be defenseless, but God is my greatest defender and protector.

Therefore, who shall I fear? No one.

That is some very strong faith! I try so hard to feel this way too. Honestly, I think that as humans it is hard to keep this in mind because we do not want to leave people behind and such. I am so thankful I have my faith. It is why I could never use a gun myself, it is not my right to choose if someone dies, and it is what helps me worry a bit less about being shot. I still wish guns were not around though.

[britt13]

I personally hate guns because the 1986 NRA war in Uganda took my grand mother....and probably I would have enjoyed her love has a grandson

I am so sorry for your loss. I feel like this topic hits those hardest who have been directly touched by gun violence. Every time I hear about another shooting my heart breaks a little more. The only “weapon” I seem to have against that violence is voting.

[britt13]

For me guns are not the answer.
If nobody would have access to guns so easily, this wouldn't even be a question.
Someone want to harm my family? Lets fists fly, is more fair and less lethal. You have a chance to defend yourself.
What can you do against a gun? Even if you have your own gun, you would probably end dead all the same.
It takes more courage to face another person with your bare hands that shoot from a safe distance.
I am happy to live in a country where you can't just stroll into a shop and buy a gun.
Call me naive, but if I could make all firearms disappear, this would be a far better world.

I agree with you. I hate the self-defense argument because people still end up dead. I am in no way condoning people breaking into homes or attacking people, I just do not think that guns have to be involved. I get that people who own guns focus on the fact that criminals could still get their hands on them, but it would be a heck of a lot harder.

[See_B00kReaDs]

That is some very strong faith! I try so hard to feel this way too. Honestly, I think that as humans it is hard to keep this in mind because we do not want to leave people behind and such. I am so thankful I have my faith. It is why I could never use a gun myself, it is not my right to choose if someone dies, and it is what helps me worry a bit less about being shot. I still wish guns were not around though.

I agree with you, as more people acquire guns, more people shake in fear. It is hard to leave our loved ones behind, but still I don't want to have a gun nor use it ever. Let's not live in fear but in love. Keep your faith in God strong until the end. God bless you!

[aero engineer]

I am a strong proponent of the 2nd Ammendment, as with all the ammendment s I do not believe anyone should have additional regulations attached to any of our rights. How many would agree that the 4th Ammendment should have additional star laws attached to it? In case you forgot the 4th is "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."
Could you or would you agree that the 4th could be changed by a state that says " the state can randomly search your house, auto, business to see if they could find evidence that you are involved in illegal activity without a warrant"
Or you have to have a background check and a 10 day waiting period to exercise your right to VOTE.
A gun is your RIGHT give it up at your peril. Remember the first thing Communist and Facist take away is your ability to defend your family.

[See_B00kReaDs]

I don't believe there should be a gun inside one's house because if it falls under the wrong hands, it could be lethal.

I agree with you on this one. Owning a gun will not make you feel secure, rather will only create chaos and fear.

[See_B00kReaDs]

I would never agree to gun being the answer. I am sure the adversities of gun misuse or falling into the wrong hands exceed intelligent and responsible use of guns. Societies can thrive and flourish without guns.

This is so true. Guns will never be the answer, but it only lead people to commit more crimes. In the end, many will die and live in fear rather than in love and hope.

[See_B00kReaDs]

I personally think that I could never use a gun even in self-defense. I have similar thoughts to Vince in the book, I think about could I pull the trigger if I needed to. My response is always no though. So much misuse of guns happens in this country. I could never forgive myself if my gun would cause harm to anyone, so why would I have one?

I agree with you, I don't think I can use gun as self-defense either. Most people think having a gun will benefit them, but in reality they are just becoming dependent to it, and those who have it often misuse it causing more harm to people than saving them.

[KRay93]

A weapon is a tool. In the use of said tool lies the problem. For instance, I can use a hammer to put a nail in its place, or to smash a person's head. In like manner, I can shoot a pistol towards a target for the pleasure of it as a discipline (as if it were a bow and arrow), or to kill a person.

Regardless of one's vision, the problem in the US lies in the fact that almost anyone can acquire one (including more dangerous ones such as submachine guns or rifles) regardless of how skilled or qualified they are. To have a weapon is to acquire a great responsibility. If you are in a family home, it is dangerous to have it around unprepared people (children). If you take one with you, it is because you are willing to use it.

Unfortunately, we don't live in an ideal world. Not even in one where the security forces are fully trained to provide us with the peace of mind we need. We must also bear in mind that the issue of weapons in the US is also a cultural issue. So, are weapons the answer? I doubt it, but there will always be those who'll feel more secure with one within their reach...

[n-dai che]

Is gun really the answer? Definitely not. Gun will never be the answer.

For I know God will protect and deliver me from all kinds of evil. I may be defenseless, but God is my greatest defender and protector.

Therefore, who shall I fear? No one.

Yeah, our God is our protector so nothing to be afraid of. God can shut down all the weapons in the world.

[n-dai che]

I personally think that I could never use a gun even in self-defense. I have similar thoughts to Vince in the book, I think about could I pull the trigger if I needed to. My response is always no though. So much misuse of guns happens in this country. I could never forgive myself if my gun would cause harm to anyone, so why would I have one?

I agree with you, I don't think I can use gun as self-defense either. Most people think having a gun will benefit them, but in reality they are just becoming dependent to it, and those who have it often misuse it causing more harm to people than saving them.

You're right, I saw two men yesterday quarreling, the other one had a gun and almost to kill the other.