What is your opinion on the Second Amendment?

Do you believe citizens should not own fire arms?

Do you think the government shouldn’t decide how a citizen defends him or herself

Etc.

Discuss, be civil.

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Mrsbetweenfatandfit · 26-30, F

I think it’s acceptable for adults of sound mind to own fire arms when educated properly & having respect for the weapons. I know many people who enjoy attending gun ranges for fun on a day off. Others that like to hunt & many who keep in their home or on their person as a means of defense. I recognize gun violence as a problem & truly hate to see people kill each other. I myself have attended more than one funeral due to gang violence where guns were used. I understand some might think the law enforcement or military are the only ones who should have use for them. But I respectfully disagree. My own husband found himself with a home invaders gun barrel against his head. I could have lost him to a man with that kind of weapon. I think there needs to be give & take when it comes to these topics. Whether you are for firearms use or not I think we’re all for less violence.

Pherick · 41-45, M

@Mrsbetweenfatandfit [quote]My own husband found himself with a home invaders gun barrel against his head.[/quote]

I am curious about these stories. How did this happen? Would him having his own gun have prevented this?

Thanks.

Mrsbetweenfatandfit · 26-30, F

The stranger entered looking for something to steal. They ran across my husband & put their weapon to his head. What I believe did prevent my husband being shot was his brother entering the room with his own firearm drawn.
@Pherick

Pherick · 41-45, M

@Mrsbetweenfatandfit I am very glad to hear your husband survived, I imagine that was a horrifying experience.

Is his brother in law enforcement? How was he there with his weapon?

NativeOregonian · 51-55

@Mrsbetweenfatandfit The problem is that there are too many gun nuts out there with a fixated obsession about guns being "needed as a second amendment solution against government tyranny." 🙄

Mrsbetweenfatandfit · 26-30, F

Thank you. Yes it definitely is an experience that won’t be forgotten. They owned firearms ( both of them)My husband didn’t have his on him as it was late in the night & he was preparing to go to sleep. His brother is a mechanic but the two of them & their sister were all taught extensively how to use firearms from the age of 10 by their veteran grandfather. He arrived with the weapon after hearing my husband remark surprised & obviously stressed. @Pherick

Pherick · 41-45, M

@NativeOregonian This is the tough part, we want to stay true to the founders, but the founder's wars were all infantry with similar weaponry. Did they ever truly see the advent of tanks, APC's, RPG's, and drones?

No militia today, no matter how well trained and armed, could truly hope to put down a government whose military supported it. Hard to stop the tyrannical government is they have the military in their control and are willing to drop bombs on their own people.

NativeOregonian · 51-55

@Pherick Exactly