oceanblueeyes
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There are also states, such as Louisiana, where guns can be carried legally by anyone as long as they are NOT concealed. So, the number is very, very low. Also, you have to consider that the definition of "self-defense" depends on the state where the act occurred.
And, in Texas alone this year, there have been over 2300 deaths in car accidents. Should we all stop driving? No.
Far more crimes are committed with guns obtained by illegal means. I carry my gun with me at all times and I am highly trained and confident in any situation I may encounter.
Many thousands of violent crimes are stopped each year by those who were carrying a legally owned weapon. The media never discusses those cases because their motto is 'if it bleeds it leads' and a lot of the media outlets are liberals who are anti-gun. 97% of the time all is necessary is to draw the weapon where the criminal can see it. Only 2% of the time does the legal gunowner have to fire their weapon.
We lose way way way more children and adults due to vehicle accidents in this country yearly yet no one is asking that all cars be banned..which would save a huge amount of lives each year and also would avert the serious injuries too that often leave adults and children severely handicapped for the rest of their lives.
I am a responsible gunower. I have a concealed permit to carry my gun. I have no criminal record whatsoever. I abide by the law but criminals never will...those who commit the vast amount of firearm homicides in this country obtained their guns through illegal means.
IMO