Anyone want proof, look at the murder rate in DC under their weapons ban…

Why do they want to deny law abiding citizens the right to protect themselves… what part of ‘When guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns.’ It hasn’t worked in any of the countries or states that have tried it. It seems that the concept of a black market is totally foreign to them. Laws haven’t stopped drugs, haven’t stopped illegal (as opposed to legal) firearms used in crime, drunk driving (and cars kill a LOT more people than firearms do). They wear rose colored glasses and live in a make believe world where they think that they can reduce violence by removing any deterrent. Armed citizens prevent more violence and crime than police do. Its fact. Even the criminals say it… they are more afraid of the armed (concealed carry) citizen than they are of the police… because they can’t tell who is and who isn’t carrying and able to defend themselves. Cops are obvious, concealed carry citizens aren’t. It works, it’s proven to work… but the anti-firearms people can’t see past their emotions to the reality of the value of concealed carry.

Stoney
{who believes that every honest and sane adult has the right to keep and bear arms, but doesn’t believe that every honest and sane adult SHOULD keep and bear arms… only those who are able and willing and responsible enough to ensure that they are trained in the safe use of firearms should keep and bear them… but all it takes is a few among the many to deter the bad guys.}

- George Washington

The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference – they deserve a place of honor with all that’s good.

- George Washington

Firearms grant power in that they represent the ability to resist evil of any sort. Whether it be the common criminal or the tyranny of government. Politicians like their citizens helpless, because they are easier to control through fear. Firearms represent freedom from government control.

Even ammo needs for practice aside, one or two well placed rounds do not generally suffice. Even shots to the vital organs take time to have a debilitating effect. This concept will be familiar to any police officer, or even any hunter.

You keep firing until the threat is no longer a threat. That advice is frequently misstated as “shoot to kill” which is inaccurate (and illegal). And in a self-defense situation most of your shots are going to miss, even by a well-trained shooter, thanks to the effect stress, flight-or-fight, and adrenaline have on the body. As evidence of this, please reference ANY police shooting.