This thread saddens me.
Congrats on getting a handgun. I'm sorry you had to go through so much red tape and bullshit. That's ridiculous.
Hope more people wakeup and smell the roses in this country before we endup like asshat over there "Why would you need to carry a gun?"
I got news for you (richoxon). I will carry a Glock 19 by the end of the year, so that if needed in a situation, it would allow me to the best of my ability to defend myself or my loved ones from harms way. This isn't Rambo syndrom, and it sure as hell isn't a "Wild Wild West" type attitude. Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.
I've been in a few situations as of late that would have warranted a gun, and I did not have one. While I was lucky, I can't tell you enough how hopeless it makes you feel when you can't do anything. I don't trust Police, because they have never given me the reason to trust them. Their response time in this area is 2 to 6 hours. Most situations involving needed usage of defense happen in 2 to 6 seconds.
My girlfriend getting robbed at her store was the last straw. Applications went in. I'm awaiting approval. She's next to get hers once she's competant with a handgun.
But back on topic. I hope it gets repealed.
And do check out a Sig P220, or even a Sig P229. Sig Sauer makes wonderfuly reliable and accurate firearms.
Congrats on getting a handgun. I'm sorry you had to go through so much red tape and bullshit. That's ridiculous.
Hope more people wakeup and smell the roses in this country before we endup like asshat over there "Why would you need to carry a gun?"
I got news for you (richoxon). I will carry a Glock 19 by the end of the year, so that if needed in a situation, it would allow me to the best of my ability to defend myself or my loved ones from harms way. This isn't Rambo syndrom, and it sure as hell isn't a "Wild Wild West" type attitude. Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.
I've been in a few situations as of late that would have warranted a gun, and I did not have one. While I was lucky, I can't tell you enough how hopeless it makes you feel when you can't do anything. I don't trust Police, because they have never given me the reason to trust them. Their response time in this area is 2 to 6 hours. Most situations involving needed usage of defense happen in 2 to 6 seconds.
My girlfriend getting robbed at her store was the last straw. Applications went in. I'm awaiting approval. She's next to get hers once she's competant with a handgun.
But back on topic. I hope it gets repealed.
And do check out a Sig P220, or even a Sig P229. Sig Sauer makes wonderfuly reliable and accurate firearms.
