Just had a shoplifter in my store.

[zahc]

If the handgun age was lowered to 18, that means that 20 year old would be packing also. Does that sound like a good idea to
you?

Because shoplifters observe weapon laws? omg....I can't escape anti-mentality non-logic even here?

in my opinion 18yr olds are not mature enough to carry a CCW (hell alot of 21-99 are not qualified or ready physically, emotionally, and spiritually to carry a CCW)

As a 20 year old that lives in his own place, is 100% financially independent owns his own business, and cannot posess handguns, I have nothing to say to that that is THR worthy. I don't care about opinions unless their widespread acceptance goes against my ability to defend myself, my property and my loved ones.

Its a thought process like this, that is precisely the reason there is an age limit on gun purchases and ownership.

Petty shoplifting has nothing to do with handguns.

And what exactly would you have done if you had a handgun in this situation?

HAD THE ABILITY TO DEFEND HIS LIFE AND SAFTY HAD HE NEEDED TO, YOU*edited for thr suitability*

1500 posts, and I have never seen a post so full of ANTIS in my life. I don't like to think that these boards are clogged with a high percentage of enthusiasts, hobbyists that want to pursue their hobby unmolested, but that don't actually believe in freedom and equality and American principles; threads like this leave me no choice.

I'm skeptical of the maturity and and ability of the topic starter, based on his post, but what has really amazed me is how many people he has inspired to implicity admit that they support freedom and the right to life (for themselves).

 

[TxCajun]

Then I could post a sign on the door saying "This store is protected from thieves & killers by 3 Colt 1911 .45 caliber handguns. You feeling lucky?"

Bad idea. IMO, an invitation for trouble. If some thugs don't come in, pull weapons and steal your guns, someone might break in after hours looking for them.


Like I said:

Then the bad guys will come in and say "We have three 12 gauge shotguns, do YOU feel lucky?"

That is the argument of an ANTI, used to argue against any civilian firearm ownership. It's the same old song. If civilians arm, the bad guys will just bring bigger guns. It's not only deeply illogical, it's been proven TOTALLY FALSE in state after state after state after state, including the one I'm in

Wrong! That's NOT the argument of the antis. Opposing such a sign is the argument of someone using their brain. It would be FAR smarter, to have the guns, but not the sign. Don't advertise. Why in the world would you want to tip your hand and give the advantage to the criminals? That's just dumb.

This is like the bumper stickers that say "Insured by Smith & Wesson". Yea, they seem cool and macho. What they do is make your car a target for being broken into and vandalized. It's ALL about stealth.