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Where I go shooting on the weekend.

http://www.samhouston.army.mil/bullistraining/TrainingSupport.asp

The problem with the theater shooting in Colorado wasn't too many guns in the theater. It was not enough guns in the theater. When all it takes is one guy with a gun to walk in and shoot 70 people and then freely walk out, you know you have a problem with too much gun control.

IMO, the Joker should have been killed within 15 seconds of walking into that theater and pointing a gun at an innocent victim. Unfortunately, he was the only guy around with a gun so he was allowed to take his time and slaughter all that he could with relative ease.

To solve the problem, we simply need to train more people to carry guns and be able to use them effectively.

Some have said that around 2,000,000 crimes/ year are prevented by guns... I find this hard to believe. (and if it were true, what does that say about even more crime potentially occuring in the US).

moldhaven says

The problem with the theater shooting in Colorado wasn't too many guns in the theater. It was not enough guns in the theater.

How do you know? I'd be surprised to find not one gun was in that theater. I get the idea it's very popular to carry concealed guns in Colorado, based on the friends I have who still live there.
It comes back to what many have said on this thread. Carrying a gun is only the beginning. You have to be skilled and willing to use it. So who's going to stand up with their .38 revolver and take a chance at firing a few shots at some guy who just walked in fully armored with the weapons used in that theater?

And if your counter point is, "Well, then people need to carry AK47s." Awesome society! I don't think that's how most of us think of the United States. That sounds more like some of the other countries mentioned in this thread or a few African countries run by overlords.

How do you know?

FunTime,

I haven't read any news reports that answer that question. I understand that theater chain in question has a rule against fire arms, so even if concealed carry (not sure about Colorado gun laws) were legal, guns are forbidden by the chain. The people who follow the rules and policies set by the business will be defenseless against someone who disregards those same policies. So full legalization of any type of guns won't help unless the businesses change their own policies.

taketheplunge says

guns are forbidden by the chain.

Ah, I hadn't thought about how free one could really be with a concealed weapon. I know sporting events and other events with a large number of people in attendance also check to make sure people aren't carrying guns. I was just thinking of the conversation I had with a friend who got his concealed weapon license. So there's obviously places where gun carrying is limited, even if one has legal permission to carry a gun.

I once shot AT a man who was playing Horse With No Name on a Ukulele. this was pretty recent ago. It was wonderful

jvolstad says

Where I go shooting on the weekend.

http://www.samhouston.army.mil/bullistraining/TrainingSupport.asp

Casual Friday at my shooting range. She's nailing clays.

American in Japan says

Some have said that around 2,000,000 crimes/ year are prevented by guns... I find this hard to believe. (and if it were true, what does that say about even more crime potentially occuring in the US).

How many more crimes would be commited if they KNEW there could be NO retaliation ?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennesaw,_Georgia
JESUS Patrick, Can you do something about that nudity ? Like watchin a train wreck. The more I look the more I wanna pull that trigger. My standards are low enough.

Funny thing.. try to look up Lance Thomas and you wont find much!
Guess the lefty press doesnt want to cover these stories...

He left 5 criminal gang bangers dead !

Real Gunfighter Lance Thomas on Justic Files

http://www.youtube.com/embed/pkWgp2abM2w

'Please Try To Remember Wonderful Things Guns Do For Us Every Day'

Smart words to live by for some!

Jewelry Vendor Shoots Robbers

http://www.youtube.com/embed/GmadBLAvnfw&feature=related

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.Carjacker Killed By Gun Permit Holder
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http://www.youtube.com/embed/_But23A9A0k&feature=related

TMAC54 says

JESUS Patrick, Can you do something about that nudity ? Like watchin a train wreck. The more I look the more I wanna pull that trigger. My standards are low enough.

Aww! It's just Nancy airing out the beef curtains. She don't bite. It's not like I asked Patrick to make it his new logo or anything. Although...

We are all GOD'S childen TMac

My latest favorite BTW. It's a tidy package.

JodyChunder says

It's a tidy package

WOOF!