Quote Originally Posted by nik0tine
I believe that all people should have the right to own a gun. (And not jsut a handgun, assault rifles as well.) This is because if civilians have easy access to military equipment, the people will have an easier time revolting against the government if the government were to ever step out of line.

well that aint' exactly why I think people should be allowed guns... although it is a valid point... I just never really thought about... and haven't you ever heard of the legendary "peaceful revolution"... wait.. one has never happened has it?(this is just a quick run through.. .but I think all revolutions had some violence on at least one end).

As for owning a handgun or rifle in the house and the criminal knowing.. I guess it depends on where you live and who the criminal is. Just about everyone in my town knows who has a gun and who doesn't, so a criminal here is more likely to know.

As for dogs... Ummm... They are extremly dangerous, particually when trained. Some of those things are fast... true if you had a handgun or rifle you could easily take it out at a range before it got to you... but if it gets to you, you could easily be dead.

And me.. I personally would shoot Mr. burgler.. .after all he broke in, he broke the law, and I was defending myself. I would probably feel like afterwards, but better him then me. Not to mention I wouldn't be afraid to shoot him through a door or something if he was entering the room I was in... anyone with any reason to be there would either knock or call out.

and one more disclaimer... I put guns that aren't neccesarily as leathal in the same boat.. basically tranq guns. that is what I personally want to own.. a big old tranq shooter... I would just hope it puts them out quick enough that I don't get shot... and even if I did get shot.. at least I was defending my own.