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Quote by: Rooster  I grew up with guns and bows & arrows in the house. I learned respect for what they can do.
I have never killed anyone or anything. I like to shoot at paper targets. My mother was very good w/a bow & arrow and like to target practice. It was a hobby of hers just like softball.
Just because someone has a gun does not mean they intend to kill or even intimidate. Some are simply hunters and enjoy the meat they bring home. I dont like hunting, but I do realize that it must be done for population/disease control. (a completely different debate tho) |
Similar background as I.... archery, sharp shooter, hunting, etc... all were hobbies of mine at one time or another as well as others in my family...... that doesn't mean I promote the average person to go around with one and claim it's a tool.
You, like I have recieved proper training on the uses of these various weapons.... and those who pass the tests, those who have been issued a firearm based on their career should have proven during these tests that they are fit for the uses of a firearm.
And although you brought up good points about hunting and disease control.... those are still forms of killing, just fancier words for it..... it is still the same end result and expression of what a firearm's use is for.