tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803667991676302656.post6774137571495764569..comments2024-02-27T09:12:26.299-08:00Comments on Limatunes' Range Diary: But.. Aren't Guns Inherently Dangerous?Limahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08687819351571987594noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803667991676302656.post-75748021469713554932011-10-03T23:52:41.400-07:002011-10-03T23:52:41.400-07:00We must use all that equipment.Because the backpac...We must use all that equipment.Because the backpack with Army's latest digital camouflage print has so many clips,pockets,and organizers you'll be able to put your fingers on any piece of gear in an instant.<br><a href="http://www.chiefsupply.com/search/gear%20bag.aspx" rel="nofollow">chiefsupply.com/search/gear%20bag.aspx</a>jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06488942774519686983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803667991676302656.post-24272109859193319192011-04-07T08:22:34.918-07:002011-04-07T08:22:34.918-07:00That last line about the toaster oven reminded me ...That last line about the toaster oven reminded me of this quote, from The Cornered Cat:<br><br> "Somewhere in America today, a woman is going to operate a doorknob, lock a deadbolt, operate an alarm remote, and operate a door handle. She will then operate an ignition switch and a seatbelt latch, manipulate clutch and gas and brake pedals while simultaneously rowing a gear selector and working a turn indicator switch. Arriving at her destination, she will manipulate all these controls again in reverse order, walk into the gun store, and be told by some bright spark with a barely-room-temperature IQ: "These automatic pistols have too many complicated controls on 'em, honey; whatchoo need's a revolver." -- Tamara (http://www.booksbikesboomsticks.blogspot.com/)Brian Kirknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803667991676302656.post-42946895414033858272011-04-07T05:19:09.370-07:002011-04-07T05:19:09.370-07:00So, well said. My journey to owning and carrying ...So, well said. My journey to owning and carrying a gun was a long slow process. I was absolutely terrified of guns and truly believed they were dangerous. I believed they just randomly went off and that there was no way to assure that innocent people would not be randomly shot. After years of being educated and learning the truth about gun "accidents", I am now totally comfortable around guns and have no fear whatsoever. That is not to say that I am casual or unaware of the dangers. I am a safety nut. But, I am a safety nut about everything, not just guns. I used to watch a show called, House Hunters and would always mention to my husband what a bunch of goofballs these people were who would not buy a home with a pool because they had small children. I could not understand what the problem was. Watch your kid, put locks on the doors, use a pool cover, don't drink while swimming etc. The pool isn't your problem people. But after my own journey to face my fears about guns and gun people, I realized, these people were not goofballs. Of course I wasn't afraid of pools and water. I had grown up with a pool, on lake, all my life. Fear of the unknown is so powerful and with so much misinformation out there and people using fear as a way to manipulate to achieve their agenda it is tough to learn the truth and with something as powerful as the life of ones child, well, it is easy to believe what we are fed. So, great that you are willing to put yourself out there and help educate folks like me.A Girl And Her Gunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803667991676302656.post-79313534544069821292011-04-07T02:07:58.758-07:002011-04-07T02:07:58.758-07:00@AnonymousFaulty thinking:Knives, spears, hand-hel...@Anonymous<br>Faulty thinking:<br>Knives, spears, hand-held sharp objects were developed for hunting (i.e. killing animals for food).<br>There is NOTHING inherently evil about the intention of the invention of a tool that can be used for self defense. By definition those tools will hurt or kill an attacker but that is morally superior to allowing oneself to be attacked.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803667991676302656.post-17506397298912186012011-04-06T19:45:28.372-07:002011-04-06T19:45:28.372-07:00Great words and well done. I guess my only contrib...Great words and well done. I guess my only contribution, playing devil’s advocate, is that when making comparisons between a gun and a kitchen knife or other items was the initial intention on the invention itself. A gun is designed to server no other purpose than firing a projectile at great speeds. A knife can be used to cut meat, open cartons, tighten screws and many other things. I do really like how you explain that the gun is an inanimate object and the emotional attachment people give an object certainly depicts their attitude towards it. Great, great writing! Again, well done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803667991676302656.post-19777679192063727752011-04-06T19:25:00.591-07:002011-04-06T19:25:00.591-07:00I appreciate hearing a woman's view on this ve...I appreciate hearing a woman's view on this very much. I am sick of always being the only girl out shooting within the group of guys.Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01055799515306581259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803667991676302656.post-11617472463182102162011-04-06T18:25:45.204-07:002011-04-06T18:25:45.204-07:00GREAT post, Lima! I honestly don't see how ant...GREAT post, Lima! I honestly don't see how anti-gunners can continue their illogical stance when confronted with sound, completely truthful, well thought out logic like this. Thank you for fighting the good fight!Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01973361220994679992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803667991676302656.post-63374571271852297082011-04-06T18:21:41.948-07:002011-04-06T18:21:41.948-07:00Well said- I always appreciate a review of the bas...Well said- I always appreciate a review of the basics. That being said I do agree with your views and am very grateful to live in a country where we have the right and the privilege to carry. I do not take this lightly, but as a responsibility to myself family and the community at large. I know I'm not a policeman and have no intention of acting as such. That being said there is no question that we live in dangerous times and the ability to protect oneself becomes all the more important<br>Thank's for your insights<br>AlAlainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04281750649471484117noreply@blogger.com