see link for story, written by Randy Hall:
http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewNation.asp?Page=/Nation/archive/200709/NAT20070921a.html
So, let me understand it ... Because of the crime rate in some metropolitan areas, and the inability of those fighting crime and those charged with the prosecution and sentencing for such violations to get the bad guy, "we, the people" are to give up our Constitutional Rights granted by the 2nd Amendment, as well as our God given right and expectation to protect ourselves? NO FRIGGIN WAY!
The laws that are on the books, across ALL our land, are more than enough to battle such criminals. MORE THAN ENOUGH. What we are lacking is strong enforcement, primarily by those charged in the prosecutions and sentencing of those who violate our gun laws.
I am a former Police Officer. I don't claim to be an expert, but I will tell you that from my experience, "victims" were most always un-armed and unprepared for the predator who found them. I can also tell you that while I was always concerned about coming upon an armed person, I have always be in favor of the legally licensed permit holder and concealed carrier of a handgun. ALWAYS.
As a Police Officer, I can also tell you that I didn't hardly know any other Cop who did not travel, off duty, with a firearm. We ALL knew what was out there, and we ALL knew we were not going to be a "victim", if we could at all help it. Never mind the "responding to a felony in progress" while "off duty", because it was our duty. It was because WE were not going to become a "victim".
So...WHY do those Chiefs of Police think THEY are entitled to protect themselves, and the citizens, "the people", can not have that same right and ability?
Second to the laws we have, should come the responsibility for ALL citizens to be prepared to defend themselves, and to come to the aid of those who are being preyed upon. There is not, and never will be, a Police Officer at every corner. The Police, God Bless their intent, will 99% of the time, be "responsive" to a 9-1-1 call. That means, there is already a "victim"! Every lawful American is their very own FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE. Are we to "defend" ourselves with....what? A ball bat? What about the 2-3 thugs with bats or knives? Again, what would those Chiefs of Police have you do at 1 am..wait for the police IF you were able to call? Easy for them to say...THEY have guns! They have back-up, with more guns. But you, in your home or car, do not have back-up. YOU do not have have that ability for a Dispatcher to call you and check on you. If you can't make the call in time...You're toast!
Take the training. Get quality advice for your personal and household situation. Get the best quality firearm your budget can handle. Get licensed. Practice. And have the whole family know the rules for keeping it safe, while accessible. YOU are your FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE!
To those voting members of the IACP.......DO NOT take MY rights away! Bag the bad-guy, not me! Would YOU give up yours?
Dan...aka Hunter
PS. Everyone may not be in a good situation to have a firearm in the home or car. Get a dog! A good dog, with good teeth, who loves your family. A firearm is not for everyone, and I'm not calling for everyone to be armed. But if you can, and wish to, then it IS your right!
