Comments on: House Backs Gun Bills, But ‘Trouble’ Is Ahead In Senate

By: sniper

sniper — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 18:18:27 +0000

First: Any idea when the Senate will hear these proposals?

Second: When was the last time an open carry citizen was shot by a criminal(haven’t heard of it)? When was the last time an unarmed citizen was shot by a criminal(probably since I started typing this post)?

By: Sedition

Sedition — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 20:35:00 +0000

Dear Kate,
You have no idea as to how much and under what conditions I practice. I have no doubts of my marksmanship.

Even though you’ve proven yourself to be a fear mongering hoplophobe ( and there IS psychiatric help for that), I would still risk my life in saving you with my “evil guns” if I found you in mortal danger.
I take responsibility for my own survival and safety and the safety of those around me. It’s what decent people do…not that you would know anything about that. Cops have NO DUTY to protect an individual…as per the Supreme Court,,. once again…research. I don’t expect the police to be there to protect me 24/7.

If you see us as a bunch of gun toting vigilantes…you’ve been watching too much MSNBC and reading to much from the Southern Poverty Law Center.

I’ll, at least, at the end of the day, be able to look myself in the mirror and walk in public without fear whether I open or conceal carry. You can hide in your own little safe space all you please. The simple fact is, you’re surrounded by CCWers every day you venture out of your house. Deal with it. We’re not out to get you or anyone else. We just want to be left alone.

By: Bob B

Bob B — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 18:02:38 +0000

Remember, the NRA does not care about your rights. They do not care about ANYONE’S rights. All they care about is selling guns. They are a manufacturers group. Their sole purpose is to increase gun sales by any means possible.

By: dm

dm — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 15:52:28 +0000

Dear Kate,

You don’t have to worry about me saving you -
I only want to try to protect my family & myself -

YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN !!!!!

(Good Luck)

By: Kate

Kate — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 13:49:54 +0000

Dear Sedition:
You are crazy, that is all any one can say. No one is trying to take your guns off you or from you. You have bought in just like the NRA thought you would. You are doing nothing more than supporting an industry that is making millions from your FEAR. Police have to practice their shooting skills very often with moving targets, shooting the shooter tests, not wounding innocent people. BUT you have a gun and no practice with live humans and you will save yourself and others. Think again, cops need practice but you and your the all mighty gun totting fool will protect yourself and others. That’s where you are wrong, I am still frightened of people like you who think you can do it all and save the day. Try saving your money and stop supporting an industry that enjoys keeping you in fear and stealing your money.

By: Susan

Susan — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 11:08:48 +0000

I have mixed feelings about this. It does make me a little uncomfortable thinking about people around me carrying guns openly. However, the reality is that every week almost there is a soft target hit and open carry would mitigate that. I would feel better about it if there were automatic semi-annual agency checks for license holders. What really makes me mad is that I never realized that the Senate could simply ignore a bill that the House passes overwhelmingly.

By: Stumpknocker

Stumpknocker — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 02:15:09 +0000

Just because a person is allowed to open carry dose not mean they can’t be refused service at stores or where ever private property is,now what that mean is like other states that have the open carry law you will see signs advising no firearms allowed. Which is nice for the bad guys cause now they know where the next victim will be. The other side of that is that people who do carry will just leave their firearm in their car in the parking lot in an unlocked vehicle and it will be stolen just like so many are here in Escamia County Fl.

By: Boo Jones

Boo Jones — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 21:26:26 +0000

I cannot sit by idle while senate leaders decide weather to abide by the constitution…This is a liberal fear monger display to take our liberties…

By: Sedition

Sedition — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 19:38:56 +0000

Do some research, Kate.
You are 3 times more likely to be unlawfully shot by a police officer than a CCW holder and many more times more likely to be shot by a member of the general public.
As a side note, what you and your friends “want” or “don’t want” holds no weight over our Constitutional rights.
You remember that pesky little thing called the “Bill of Rights”, don’t you?

Second side note…in Florida, you are twice as likely to be attacked by an alligator than illegally shot by a CCW holder.

By: nod

nod — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 16:17:35 +0000

My liberal friend was telling me how dangerous guns are, so I laid my gun on the table and we watched it for five hours and it didn’t hurt anyone. As a matter of fact it didn’t even move.