Posted on 10/04/2005 4:33:31 PM PDT by proud_yank
The next step would be easy reciprocity with other states on CCW. CCW holders in good standing should be able to rent a piece while in FLA, just like a car. Then all of the good people will be on equal footing with the bad guys. Might cut down on bump and rob of rental cars by restless native felons.
I'm surprised no Freepers have yet mentioned Switzerland ........everybody has a gun....(mandatory military reserve) ....lowest crime rate in the world
Since NC and Fla are reciprocal states, I don't see this as a problem. I go to Fla I'll enjoy the same protection that the citizens of that fair state. I just hope that one day we can get the same change to our laws here in NC.
Way to go Florida!
Maybe we should start telling them there is "no duty to retreat" in Arizona and they will stay away from here too.
If we are lucky, people from Kalifornia and New York will stay away too. I don't travel to those states simply because they DO NOT allow citizens to carry firearms.
Question: How do you tell the difference between Democrats, Republicans and Southern Republicans?
The answer can be found by posing the following question:
You're walking down a deserted street with your wife and two small children. Suddenly, a dangerous looking man with a huge knife comes around the corner, locks eyes with you, screams obscenities, raises the knife, and charges. You are carrying a Glock .40, and you are an expert shot. You have mere seconds before he reaches you and your family.
What do you do?
Answer in the Extended Section...
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Democrat's Answer
Well, that's not enough information to answer the question!
Does the man look poor or Oppressed? Have I ever done anything to him that would inspire him to attack? Could we run away? What does my wife think? What about the kids? Could I possibly swing the gun like a club and knock the knife out of his hand? What does the law say about this situation? Does the Glock have appropriate safety built into it? Why am I carrying a loaded gun anyway, and what kind of message does this send to society and to my children? Is it possible he'd be happy with just killing me? Does he definitely want to kill me, or would he be content just to wound me? If I were to grab his knees and hold on, could my family get away while he was stabbing me? Should I call 9-1-1? Why is this street so deserted? We need to raise taxes, have a paint and weed day and make this a happier, healthier street that would discourage such behavior.
This is all so confusing!
I need to debate this with some friends for a few days and try to come to a consensus.
Republican's Answer
BANG!
Southern Republican's Answer
BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!
*click*
Daughter: "Nice grouping, Daddy! Were those the Winchester Silver Tips?
Just be sure you don't go to Disney World on "Gay Day" or you might have a lot of explaining to do.
Welcome to FR by the way!!
First, all Florida Freepers should counter the brady-bunch with fliers of their own. Second, we should start our own, freepworld-wide, campaign to champion tourism in Florida.
Thank God. The new law is working already.
Last I heard (10 years ago?), every male between certain ages (something like 18-50) was a member of the military reserve. Each has his battle rifle (true assault rifle) and basic load of ammunition stored in their residence.
Never heard anything about this changing. Not sure about private firearms but most European countries require extraordinary storage requirements at home or keeping them at a range.
However, interestingly enough, military personnel in Germany were (are?) allowed to keep private firearms in their residence if they lived off post, including semi-auto rifles and handguns. Always wondered if this was common knowledge among the Germans since it was very difficult for them to purchase/own/possess firearms.
last I heard (approx. 2yrs ago) Swiss citizens(sp?) do 2yrs mandatory military service starting at age 18 .....reserve after that until retirement age (55-65?)........required to keep their issue weapon in good working order w/ammo (at home) .......also required to keep up profiency with same (every town has a public rifle range)......I spent a weekend in Switzerland when I was in Germany in the army(U.S.ARMY 1972) after RVN......wasn't unusual to see young kids on bicycles with rifles slung over their shoulder going to the range ..........P.S. thanks for the welcome ....only been here a couple weeks....having fun so far
Might just be me, but doe sthe Brady bunch travel with this show?
We could sure use them along the Texas border warning the illegals about the possibilties in Texas. I mean advertising is expensive and if these folks are willing to get teh word out for free... I mean,, Ya'll come now, hear?!
Long Island, NY, is currently in a plague of "push-in" robberies and could benefit from such a law. It's my understanding that pump shotguns are flying off the shelves in local gun shops there. LINY Freepers contact your state assembly rep and Congressman Peter King. Perhaps the time is ripe!
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