fastbolt
Member
Let's remember that there's no requirement for someone to wish to, or actually, defend themselves.
Having the right to defend oneself must also include the right to decide not to do so.
I've known at least my fair share of adults who sincerely believed they should not, could not and would not ever use force against another person, even in defense of themselves (or their families). Anathema to them.
The decisions of those citizens must be given the same respect as those who decide to train, prepare and plan to be able to use (reasonable) force in defense of themselves, their families and even an innocent third person (as allowed by law).
Besides, some people just don't seem to have common sense or be able to make good decisions, stress or not. Why would anyone necessarily want them armed in public? Some of them drive motor vehicles, which is scary enough.
Having the right to defend oneself must also include the right to decide not to do so.
I've known at least my fair share of adults who sincerely believed they should not, could not and would not ever use force against another person, even in defense of themselves (or their families). Anathema to them.
The decisions of those citizens must be given the same respect as those who decide to train, prepare and plan to be able to use (reasonable) force in defense of themselves, their families and even an innocent third person (as allowed by law).
Besides, some people just don't seem to have common sense or be able to make good decisions, stress or not. Why would anyone necessarily want them armed in public? Some of them drive motor vehicles, which is scary enough.