Well I live in a Sunny friendly neighborhood full of Kittens and kids, Sunshine and Butterflies. I carry concealed about 90% of time for several reasons.
Like you I have had a gun pointed at my head, 12gauge, actually touching my forehead. Was an interesting and educational experience. What I took away from it was that if criminals are the only ones with weapons, they become emboldened, extra aggressive, and fearless.
I cannot for the life of me imagine ANYONE believing that Seriously? You wouldn't want your wife or girlfriend to have a last ditch line of defense? WTF? I cannot get around believing that you are just telling stories and trolling for a response.
Let me put it this way, every time you get into your car you buckle up most likely right? EVERY TIME. Now, How often have you needed that seat belt, to do it's job? Myself I've been saved by a seat belt twice. So that's two times in 20 something years of driving. That's not much, BUT EVERY TIME I GET INTO THE CAR I BUCKLE UP. WHY? Cause it will save my life should events unfold that are out of my control and I am in an a collision. I wear a Helmet, leathers, gloves when I ride, EVERYTIME... WHY, I've only "Needed" my helmet once, what are the chances of needing it again? Why Bother... But we do, whenever we ride...
Carrying a concealed weapon is the exact same thing. The chances of me needing it are remote in the extreme, but it's there if I need it if someone decides that they are going to take something of mine that I am not willing to part with. It's as simple as that. I'm responsibly for the safety and health of myself and my loved ones. I think it's criminally negligent and foolhardy to assume that "someone else" will be there to protect you. Who? The Police? Unless you've got a cop or two in your entourage they aren't going to be there to help. So what have you got? It's naive to believe that it just wont happen to you. Look at your own stories, crime happens, criminals have guns and NO AMOUNT of legislation is going to make them stop carrying weapons. They are criminals and by definition do NOT CARE ABOUT THE LAW. You are a money making opportunity to them plain and simple.
It's genuinely NOT some form of "Tough Guyism" I've been in plenty of fights, and I have no trouble either handing out or taking a bag of whooped. I've been beat pretty good before, it doesn't hurt that bad. The problem is that NOBODY just wants to "kick your butt" and steal your wallet. No NO, nowadays, you get freaking teenagers, breaking into homes and terrorizing the family for hours, days, doing what they will to whomever they wish setting up shop, whatever before eventually killing the occupants outta boredom or just leaving. Out on the streets it's a similar pattern. No longer satisfied with simply taking a wallet and leaving, it's much more immediate, violent and aggressive. Even here in Seattle which is pretty mellow compared to much of the rest of the country the criminals are getting much more violent often killing, raping, or injuring for no reason.
Chances of it happening to me? Pretty damn slim, I've got excellent situational awareness, I avoid situations and areas that are known hot spots, and my home security is pretty decent. BUT, You cannot, and will never be able to know when and if your number comes up. Just like being in crash, You wear your gear 100% of the time why? You buckle up 100% of the time why? You lock your doors at night? Being proficient with a pistol, and carrying it with you is the same exact thing, NO DIFFERENT. In the extremely remote chance I need one, I'll be damn glad that I have one. I have absolutely no issues using lethal force to stop or prevent an attack. Not one second of hesitation, doubt, or concern. If you do, then you shouldn't be carrying a weapon.
Your two stories are interesting, but the assumptions you've made are flawed and smells of little more than rhetoric, rehash, and story telling. Sorry if I'm wrong but as I read through your post again, I'm pretty sure you're just trolling.
OH and FWIW, IF IF there was some miracle and we could actually make all the firearms disappear. Literally, Cops don't have em', criminals don't have em etc? It's magic lets say... I would love to be able to stand toe to toe with the gangbanger wannabee and actually fight it out to see who takes my wallet home. Hell even if I loose it would be a welcome change.
ROBOT
, my money is on Revlis
