Should I Buy a Gun?

American Thinker ^ | November 17, 2011 | John Fricke

[Scythian]

I bought two guns this year, after a somewhat internal struggle, but glad I did.

[Pan_Yan]

I used to own several guns. Then one day my canoe hit a submerged log that I couldn’t see. Damn thing tipped over with my entire arsenal in it. Can’t believe that log was so close to the surface since the water was at least 100’ deep where the guns fell in.

Not a single legal, stamped and registered gun left. Tragic.

[Hot Tabasco]

A gun is like a table saw, ya never know when it might come in handy.......

[Mouton]

Of course yes, the only thing better would be to buy more than one.

[LibLieSlayer]

Amen... go to one of many training programs and spend a week learning all about firearms and how to handle and use them... then decide. Anyone that has absolutely no experience with arms and claims that a shotgun nearly tore his shoulder off... needs massive training and real world experience to be trusted with a firearm.

LLS

[Peet]

See Sinclair Lewis’ novel “It Can’t Happen Here” for a prophetic, step-by-step blueprint of what is happening today. That is the first thing I thought while reading Dunn’s column...

[Erik Latranyi]

The first question you have to ask yourself is this:

Can I kill another human being?

If your answer is “no”, you should not posess a firearm.

If your answer is “yes”, then you need to try many, many different firearms....shotguns, pistols, etc to find what you feel comfortable with holding/shooting. Don’t worry about accuracy at first, just feel comfortable.

Then, practice, practice, practice and make it a routine. Practice as least once per month with the firearm. This will force you to clean it and keep it in good order and to keep your shooting skills up.

[Bulwyf]

A good semi auto is much easier to handle than a revolver... an unexperienced person would have a negligent discharge much easier with a revolver.

A good 1911 style like a browning high power 9mm is a great start. Although even a good Kimber .45 isn’t hard to learn on, and recoil is quite manageable even for the younger shooters.

[hal ogen]

Sweet Saiga vids...I’m going to go hug my guns now...

[stevie_d_64]

I hope you still put up yard signs...Fly your flag, etc etc etc...

[marktwain]

For a first gun, buy a semi-auto .22 rifle. The ammo is cheap, recoil negligable, noise low enough to be comfortable, and power, while on the low side for defense, much better than a non gun.

Of course, a pump shotgun offers a great deal of all that is needed if only one gun is desired. The huge advantage of a .22 is that it fosters the development of reasonable skill because it is cheap and comfortable to shoot.

For those who can afford it, Remington makes a pump action .22 rifle, the 572 fieldmaster, that has the same controls as the 870 shotgun. It is a bit pricey, though.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/95624

You can buy a lot of shotgun ammo for $500.

[cb]

I've seen 19 year girls fire .454 Casulls effectively. I've seen 11 year old boys fire .30 carbine automags effectively. Just takes a little determination

Oh, and 10 year old boys fire Uzi's fine.

[GlockThe Vote]

Everyone should get a shotgun, AR, .22, and a good pistol.

[catman67]

Should I buy a gun?

Buy something belt fed!!

[Covenantor]

Should I buy a gun?

Buy something belt fed!!

Your kids will love you for it!

[GlockThe Vote]

Agreed. Mine has cycling issues.

[Toadman]

A while back I bought a S&W 642 Hammerless for my wife. It's made of Scandium and ridiculously lightweight. However, it can handle 357 Magnum. Thank God I shot it before my wife! It felt like a sledgehammer smashed my hand.

Reloaded with 38 Plus P and it handles quite well. Wife loves it.

[2001convSVT]

Best post of the thread! I could not agree with you more.

“John, when it is time for you to own a firearm, you will know it.’

I Just hope that it is not too late.

[PapaBear3625]

Should I Buy a Gun?

Short answer: Yes.

Longer answer: Yes. Buy more than one: get a pistol and also a shotgun. Buy at least 500 rounds of ammo for each.

If you wait until it becomes obvious that you NEED a gun, then you won't be able to get one. Either lots of other people will have gotten similar ideas and the shelves will be empty, or the government will issue an order banning gun sales (as LA did during the Rodney King riots). Or trouble will just arrive at 3am when all the gun stores are closed.

[ripley]

“Should I buy a gun?”

Yes, without doubt, indubitably, soitainly, definitely,
in a New York minute, with no hesitation, and then learn to say, “I love you baby”.

IMHO