My son is giving an oral report on the advantages of gun ownership

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jvberryjr
February 17, 2011, 04:57 PM
This is for his 10th grade speech class. He is looking for sources, illustrations, true stories,etc. to cite in his report. Can anybody offer any suggestions? He needs to present arguments from both sides but intends on persuading the class that the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages.
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WifeofBleys
February 17, 2011, 05:11 PM
He could use the Armed Citizen stories in the NRA magazines...
NavyLCDR
February 17, 2011, 05:20 PM
http://www.gunfacts.info/pdfs/gun-facts/5.1/gun-facts-5.1-print.pdf
awgrizzly
February 17, 2011, 05:32 PM
Perhaps amongst the pro arguments your son can mention the ability to own firearms simply for enjoyment, just like any other possession one might desire. That's what liberty is all about.
zxcvbob
February 17, 2011, 05:49 PM
Look up the "Battle of Athens" at AmericanHeritage.com
AWorthyOpponent
February 17, 2011, 06:07 PM
http://www.gunfacts.info/pdfs/gun-fa...-5.1-print.pdf

Now that's handy...
merlinfire
February 17, 2011, 06:34 PM
I would highlight these ideas specifically:

The use of guns for fun and sport
The use of guns for self defense

I would avoid these ideas:

Use of guns to overthrow tyranny

2 of these ideas are shared in some way by many, or at least understood. A lot of people don't understand the last one and there probably won't be time to explain adequately.
merlinfire
February 17, 2011, 06:35 PM
For stories:

http://www.nraila.org/armedcitizen/

At the bottom, if you scroll down, you can search by state. Search by your state and have him use some examples that are geographically close to home.
btg3
February 17, 2011, 07:52 PM
..the ability to own firearms simply for enjoyment, just like any other possession one might desire. That's what liberty is all about.

Careful. That logic leads to abuse in many areas.
danez71
February 17, 2011, 08:13 PM
How about that if we didnt have firearms we still be under British rule?

Pretty compelling reason if you ask me.
DBR
February 17, 2011, 08:17 PM
Possibly suggest that with regards to protecting one's family against a home invasion the police are only minutes away when seconds count.
TYFOOON
February 17, 2011, 08:22 PM
The founding fathers thought it was the second most important issue in the land.

"Those with guns are citizens. Those without are subjects."
ShaiVong
February 18, 2011, 02:32 AM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbine_Mine_massacre
makarovnik
February 18, 2011, 04:20 AM
That should be interesting. You'll probably get a letter or call from the school. Oh my, you're in trouble now.
Mousegun
February 18, 2011, 07:48 AM
Yeah, be careful he doesn't get a few days off for his efforts.
Ryanxia
February 18, 2011, 08:50 AM
Just read the battle of athens, a bit long but a great read. Now that's America! :)
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