I've never understood idiots who willingly live in a place where they feel they have to be armed in order to be safe.
What a loser.
I live in Canada.. idiot..
If I carry a firearm it's for 2 reasons, protection and work.
Oh and I hate when people say gun, or weapon.. it's a firearm and in Canada you need to go through training to obtain a Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) before you can buy a firearm or ammunition.
Also there are 2 kinds of licenses, restricted and non-restricted, not to mention RCMP background checks out your ass, criminal checks, calling family, references.. making sure you have no depression or mental issues.
I feel safer around owners of firearms than people who don't own firearms.
Further you can acquire your CCW in Canada and be one of the lucky 1000 if you have a good attorney and can prove you are proficient in the use of a firearm.
The only time I have ever had to use my firearm to deter a thief was in Utah. I was a sleep in the back of my Tractor Trailer and was awaken when my rig was rocking. Looked out the curtains and some nut was trying to break in.
I took my 9mm and tapped on the window with a smile.. the guy hopped on his bicycle and rode away. I called the police, let them know what I did..
Later the police return with the guy in the back of their car and his bicycle in the trunk to identify the guy.
Other than that I enjoy shooting and teaching others to shoot and how to use a firearm correctly and safely. Where I use to work, I think half of my co-workers went shooting with me..
It's interesting how many people have never held a firearm in their lives.
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