Quote Originally Posted by Jeremy78 View Post
Sorry to hijack but I'm curious. Not looking for an argument more of a discussion.

But you say that you have guns for "protection" but aren't you just protecting yourself from other people with guns? I was also curious about how easy it is to get a gun in the states? Is it really like bowling for columbine (sp?) and you get one for making a new bank account?

In Canada I went through a 48 hour course to be able to hold a gun that isn't mine to shoot an animal. I still have more tests and courses to go through until I can legally own a rifle or shotgun. I am very scared of guns (as most everyone I know is). The guns I have used I am very cautious with and would never imagine carrying one around with me.

in my whole life I have never seen a handgun unless carried by a security truck worker or a cop.

And about the people kill people not guns I would have to respectfully disagree. It is so easy to squeeze a trigger and have your problem go away then to have to think about it. Like stabbing or strangling or something. Takes a lot less brain power for a boom then getting your hands dirty.
the oddest thing ive ever seen was a car dealership offering an ak-47 with every car purchase... but that was right after bush was no longer in office... many went scrambling for ammunition and firearms right after he left office. it is my right to own a firearm just like its my right to have no censorship on my internet. i hunt and i have taken my safety course for it which was a 2 day course on firearm safety and other assorted hunting knowledge. you seem to think that people dont fear guns any more than you canadians? false its the same. hell... right here in pennsylvania. and many other states. you DONT even have to cc. you can open cary in many businesses. walmart is even pro gun. i can walk into walmart right now with my pistol on my hip and the employees arent allowed to say a word to me about it. ( i dont personally like walmart however. walmart destroys hardworking businesses around the globe.)