Posted on 11/09/2015 7:12:38 AM PST by SJackson
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‘But only 4.4% of Jewish respondents said they owned a personal weapon that could be used to kill terrorists.’
Sounds a lot like our gun free zones. Perhaps the attacks would stop immediately if a *much* higher %age became trained gun owners. Its hard to figure why, give Israel’s situation, why everyone doesn’t pack.
When the Palis attack, kill the b@stards.
That would play badly with the antisemitic mainstream media. It's better to kill terrorists on the spot - but before it can reasonably be claimed that the evil murderers have been apprehended and no longer pose a threat. It is better to arm more decent Israelis and make sure they have the proper ammo to take down threats and the proper training to continue shooting until the threat is neutralized.
Israel should have at least 10% of its Jewish population armed at all times, and tax dollars should subsidize regular armed self-defense training for Jewish members of the general population.
Do not point the palestinian at anybody. Always treat the palestinian as if it is loaded. It just might be.
If they are caught in the act, “red handed” as the saying goes, I say bravo, do it. Rough street justice - martyr this...
Why in the heck would you "apprehend" one???
To gather intel.
I’m guessing a good plan would be to capture, interrogate, shoot them while they escape, dispose of the bodies in such a way they’ll never be found.
The idea of the US detaining known murdering terrorists at a rest facility such as Gitmo, only to be released later by a sympathetic regime is just ludicrous.
I do like the way you think. But better to interrogate colonels than slick sleeves.
Notice the article said ‘personal weapons’ not duty or issue. I would think most Israelis in the military dont carry their issue weapon day to day. I think the point is the avg joe there doesnt carry concealed. That should change. In fact Im not sure why everyone isnt armed to the teeth.
One difference in Israel is that around 10 percent of the Jewish population is active duty or reserves with ongoing training. That would be the equivalent of over 30 million in the armed forces of the USA.
Me too. Kill them on the spot.
Yes, I knew about that. Even 10% seems very small given Israel’s past. I have the idea gun ownership is higher in the orthodox Jewish community. Its still not clear why guns are much more common there.
I think a lot of them do, from pictures I have seen. The attackers seem to be going for the ones who are obviously NOT carrying.
Gun ownership in Israel is tightly controlled. Of course the 4.4% doesn’t include military and reservists who are armed, but don’t “own” their weapons. At the same time, it would include I assume at risk occupations such as transportation and security guards. And residents of the West Bank, so the number of handguns in the hands of regular civilians is much lower than 4.4%. I’m open to correction, but I believe ownership includes the right to carry.
Yes, I understood the govt tightly controls gun ownership but Id like to understand why. It seems theyd encourage it.
As to the question of ownership, remember a part of Israel's history is the continuance of the Brit's highly restrictive laws on ownership. A link to the law in 2002.
The Israel Dept. of the Interior makes notification to the general public the requirements necessary for the obtaining of a permit to possess a firearm:1. Applicant must be a permanent resident of Israel for 3 consecutive years prior to making application for a firearms permit.
2. Applicant must be 21 years of age.
3. The permit request must be for personal use, not to engage in the business of firearms sales.
4. Applicant must fall into one of the following categories:
a. Part-time reservist (volunteer) for 3 years- may own 1 handgun
b. Such a reservist (volunteer) is a member of a gun club - may own 1 rifle
c. Professional, licensed public transportation driver, transporting a minimum of 5 passengers - may own 1 handgun
d. Licensed animal control officer- may own 2 hunting rifles, *not* full automatic weapons, or semi-automatic weapons with a limited capacity magazine.
e. Full-time dealer of jewelry or large sums of cash or valuables - may own 1 handgun
West Bank and Gaza Strip Settlers:
1. A resident in a militarily strategic buffer zone, essential to the security of the State of Israel - may own 1 handgun
2. A business owner in these geographic areas - may own 1 handgun
Veterans:
1. Veterans of the Regular Army honorably discharged with the rank of non-commissioned officer, and veterans of the Reserve Army with the rank of regimental commander- may own 1 handgun
2. Retired law enforcement officers with the rank of sergeant - may own 1 handgun
3. Retired prison guards with the rank of squadron commander- may own 1 handgun
Individuals:
Upon presenting documentation that one is about to receive a souvenir, a prize, an inheritance, or an award of appreciation from the Israel military.
I believe it's been liberalized a bit since then. I think most citizens can purchase a handgun now, but it's a time consuming process, and note handgun means that, not plural.
Approval time here is 10 minutes.
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