Firearms. Yea or Nay?

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Normally I would never consider carrying a firearm beyond a long rifle or shotgun, but this year I'm seriously considering picking up a pistol or revolver, trigger lock, and small ammo box to take with me on the trip. Maybe I am starting to live in a box of fear, but it isn't unwarranted from my personal experiences and those of people I know personally.

Good post all in all. I would reconsider firing Dove shot at someone breaking into your home and threatening you, the criminal and his/her lawyer would likely sue you for medical bills and damages.

No matter what, gun safety should always come first and if I did have kids in the house I would own a gun safe and not leave a key in the house where it could be found by a kid looking for it. So for me a gun is my right and I choose to protect that right by being a responsible gun owner; same as I'd expect from everyone.

Since the 2nd Amendment is the law of the land it needs to be taught in public and private schools and should also be on the curriculum for home schoolers, with a firm basis in firearm safety.

And with the President Elects voting record, Ild consider getting that handgun sooner rather then later.

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Good post all in all. I would reconsider firing Dove shot at someone breaking into your home and threatening you, the criminal and his/her lawyer would likely sue you for medical bills and damages.

Not in PA, oddly enough... PA, as left as it is now, is very strong on protecting the rights of gun owners who use their weapons in self defence. The wounded criminal has very little right to sue here.

But then again, that is why you empty the magazine.