They are no more dangerous than this:
. . . or this:
However, I an considering a concealed carry permit and buying a pistol so that, should I have the misfortune to come accross such a scene, I could end it like the lady in Colorado.
Good luck with that. There are plenty of gun owners and shooters here at FR who can advise you on your first handgun...
You don’t have to like guns to own one for protection. Just make sure you get some good training and instruction on how to handle one.
Hi. I’m a gunsmith/gunstore owner and would be glad to privately advise you with any questions. Arming yourself is a big responsibility and one that should be undertaken with a maximum of understanding of all facets of the issue, i.e. legal, tactical, equipage, etc.
Good luck in your quest.
If you do decide to purchase a firearm and get licensed for that reason, may I suggest very strongly two things: go to a pistol range and practice, practice, practice your marksmanship, and mentally prepare yourself to do the thing which you are contemplating. If you are not mentally prepared, you will either hesitate or freeze and accomplish exactly nothing.
Also, be aware, that even if you do purchase a firearm and get your CCW permit, the odds are you will never, ever need it. You have a better chance of being killed in an auto accident than being involved in such a shooting. You should also be aware that the mall shooting, as do most such shootings, occurred in a “gun-free zone”. As a responsible CCW permit holder, you would not be armed in that building anyway.
I understand that there are negative feelings toward guns, but really they are innocuous when following the basic rules of safe gun handling. Don't let the media's portrayals or criminals' use of guns cause you to fear.
Good luck on your pursuit of a concealed carry permit.
They are no more dangerous than this:
. . . or this:
If you do what you say you are considering below, and you practice as you must, then you will. Hardly anyone doesn't like guns after they shoot awhile. Except maybe Frou Frou. But she's coming around too. I know she'll make it. :)
However, I an considering a concealed carry permit and buying a pistol so that, should I have the misfortune to come accross such a scene, I could end it like the lady in Colorado.
I doubt your good intentions will work. I don’t know of anyone who disliked guns who put in the practice and money to become proficient enough to handle themselves with firearms.
There was one person in particular that had no success in hitting a target no matter how much time was spent. It was only later, the person started playing with a supressed .22 pistol that the person started really enjoying shooting. The person’s results improved from that moment.