guns are not only made to kill people. farmers / ranchers often need the use of firearms to protect their investments from predation as well as hunting.
you would be surprised to know what exactly can go bump in the night in the ol USA
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I understand the "right to bear arms" and all that, but is it really relevant in 2009? I don't think so. As you pointed out, the only time I see a need for guns is for farmers in keeping wild animals at bay. The argument that it is for protection and deterence is not applicable. I have a set of golf clubs and 3 cricket bats in my room, not to mention numerous other house hold items I could do damage with if someone attempted to attack me or family/friends. You can hurt an attacker with a cricket bat, but can you go on a killing spree with a cricket bat? Good luck with that lol.[/quote] as i said already , if someone has the desire to kill....they will do it - gun or no gun.
a gun used wrong is very bad , but so is an automobile :!:
i understand everyone's views on this but thinking that i a m some sort of gun nut is a bit biased. its my right , i am entitled to it and will use it if forced to do so. i also said firearms are used as a ''deterent''
guns do not kill people - people kill people
if guns are not used then some other method will be. it will never stop its as old as time itself