Comments on: Contact the Author of this Site http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/03/19/contact-the-author-of-this-site/ Firearm information and politics from a gun rights perspective, with an emphasis on self defense rights. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:21:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Tyler Johnson http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/03/19/contact-the-author-of-this-site/comment-page-1/#comment-6284 Tyler Johnson Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:17:58 +0000 http://www.learnaboutguns.com/?p=11#comment-6284 After just spending a few minutes on this site, I am quite thrilled to see such intelligent articles on my rights and why I should have them posted in this current world of askew statistics and biased media. Hopefully more support from other firearm owners, as I will be in the near future now that I am legally of age to register one in my name, will help to give a positive and truthful impression on those that are misguided. After just spending a few minutes on this site, I am quite thrilled to see such intelligent articles on my rights and why I should have them posted in this current world of askew statistics and biased media. Hopefully more support from other firearm owners, as I will be in the near future now that I am legally of age to register one in my name, will help to give a positive and truthful impression on those that are misguided.

]]> By: Bill Smith http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/03/19/contact-the-author-of-this-site/comment-page-1/#comment-6270 Bill Smith Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:44:54 +0000 http://www.learnaboutguns.com/?p=11#comment-6270 I wanted to say what a great resource your site is. I refer to often on matters of self defense articles and to catch up on any legal battles that I may miss on the NRA site. Can only imagine the time commitment necessary is quite large. However, when you are passionate about something, time is no issue. Please continue the good work. Thank-you. I wanted to say what a great resource your site is. I refer to often on matters of self defense articles and to catch up on any legal battles that I may miss on the NRA site.

Can only imagine the time commitment necessary is quite large. However, when you are passionate about something, time is no issue.

Please continue the good work. Thank-you.

]]> By: John http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/03/19/contact-the-author-of-this-site/comment-page-1/#comment-6122 John Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:02:12 +0000 http://www.learnaboutguns.com/?p=11#comment-6122 I was 'outside the law' through alot of my twenties & I can tell you for a fact that guns are stolen in small towns and sold in large cities.So limiting the sale for firearms to good people not only does nothing productive, it actually disarms the law-abiding citizens. P.S. an NRA sticker on your door is better than an ADT sticker when it comes to crime deterance. I was ‘outside the law’ through alot of my twenties & I can tell you for a fact that guns are stolen in small towns and sold in large cities.So limiting the sale for firearms to good people not only does nothing productive, it actually disarms the law-abiding citizens.

P.S. an NRA sticker on your door is better than an ADT sticker when it comes to crime deterance.

]]> By: Patricia O'Neill http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/03/19/contact-the-author-of-this-site/comment-page-1/#comment-6063 Patricia O'Neill Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:06:34 +0000 http://www.learnaboutguns.com/?p=11#comment-6063 Thank you so much for such great information. I have ran across many web sites about gun ownership, but yours is the best I found that present information in a clear and well spoken language. I really enjoyed reading your articles, especially the "why I own a gun" one. It could not have expressed better the way I feel. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge. Patricia Thank you so much for such great information. I have ran across many web sites about gun ownership, but yours is the best I found that present information in a clear and well spoken language.
I really enjoyed reading your articles, especially the “why I own a gun” one. It could not have expressed better the way I feel.
Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.
Patricia

]]> By: jody http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/03/19/contact-the-author-of-this-site/comment-page-1/#comment-6045 jody Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:51:02 +0000 http://www.learnaboutguns.com/?p=11#comment-6045 I have seen videos on disassembly/reassembly of different guns on this site,but not one on the Springfield xd,this is something I would like to see,since I just bought one,without a manual----Thank you--Love this website---Jody I have seen videos on disassembly/reassembly of different guns on this site,but not one on the Springfield xd,this is something I would like to see,since I just bought one,without a manual—-Thank you–Love this website—Jody

]]> By: Mike Cheney http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/03/19/contact-the-author-of-this-site/comment-page-1/#comment-6004 Mike Cheney Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:16:54 +0000 http://www.learnaboutguns.com/?p=11#comment-6004 As President/Founder of Citizens For The 2nd Amendment group here in Seattle, I want to thank you very much for your contribution to education and the truth of firearms and the ownership of the same. I have recommended your site to several of our members as well as other sites. The information is accurate and very professional. Congratulations on your professional career. I wish you all the best. As President/Founder of Citizens For The 2nd Amendment group here in Seattle, I want to thank you very much for your contribution to education and the truth of firearms and the ownership of the same. I have recommended your site to several of our members as well as other sites. The information is accurate and very professional. Congratulations on your professional career. I wish you all the best.

]]> By: Greg Donovan http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/03/19/contact-the-author-of-this-site/comment-page-1/#comment-5751 Greg Donovan Sun, 20 Sep 2009 07:39:24 +0000 http://www.learnaboutguns.com/?p=11#comment-5751 Thanks for the best contribution to common sense, the rule of law and citizen responsibility I have seen in a long time. I have another benefit of citizen gun ownership in mind. Curtailment of unlawful, destructive or illegal government misuse of power. Let me state the obvious. Shooting it out with local, state or federal officers over bad laws is not a desirable or productive enterprise. In fact, armed political violence against governments usually builds public sympathy for government, even when political imbalances or abuse needs redress. However. Just as an armed citizenry inhibits criminals, who modify their behavior to reduce risk to themselves, so do citizen arms inhibit government over reach or illegal actions. Face it. This country is in a collapse process. While the years of malinvestment, corruption and waste reach a crisis, the rise in the number of mostly bad laws skyrocket. As the national government becomes less able to deal with various problems, the more they pass laws and seek to usurp power, appear to be doing something. Scare tactics, "emergencies" pop up in increasing numbers. Take vaccines for example. Possibly, new vaccines are safe, and force might really be necessary to compel mass vaccinations, in order to quell a dangerous epidemic. On the other hand, it's not hard to imagine a scenario where a "pandemic emergency" becomes an obvious exaggeration, and the vaccine appears to have a terrible safety record, as with the gulf war vaccines that injured so many Vets. It doesn't take much imagination to see a federal "National Emergency" program being instated nonetheless, with local police tasked with implementing unpopular and possibly illegal forced vaccinations. Local police are being downsized, and will be having to deal with increased problems like crime, homelessness, and social stress. Do you think the cops will be eager to take people's kids from their homes possibly with armed standoffs, TV news drama? Or worse? And IF bad ideas like the one above become more and more prevalent, and some desperate people become tragic examples, will that have the desired effect, of making citizens meeker, and more compliant with bad laws? The IRS tried this back in the 1980's, selecting "tax resistors" for an "Example" program. Some "Resistors" died in a blaze of gunfire, with the TV cameras running. Problem: Follow up showed that the "resistors" were often simple small business owners, with a few hundred dollar tax deficiency, or in some cases a refund due, who had been carelessly selected to have their property seized as a high profile example. Result? A normally placid citizenry jammed the phone lines of their Congresspersons, hearings were held, and the IRS was substantially put back in it's cage. Bottom line? It's the guns. That cause tragic incidents. That arouse a placid citizenry. That factor into political schemes where governments considers just how much they can get away with. Considering those 60 million guns.... Personally I take insects outside & carry the Kimber Pyrotecnically discharged high speed pepper spray, as well as my CZ P01 when at work late. I practice NVC (Non Violent Communication) to de escalate situations. I practice street smarts so I can avoid or successfully confront would be perps without harm or violence to anyone, if possible. It will be a cold day in Hades when I shoot it out with the law, who I appreciate in their work to protect & serve, a tough job. I pray I never have to shoot a lethal threat intruder, though I can & will if needed. I don't expect much from the government, but I wish them the best. Even if they can just keep things from going downhill too fast until local communities can adjust to the sea changes the economy is going through. And I feel a small comfort knowing that 60 million gun owning Americans represent a "Special Voting Block", when it comes to the worst that Governments or criminals can do. I would be willing to bet that a lot of agencies and Politicians consider the "Special Voting Block" too. Greg Thanks for the best contribution to
common sense, the rule of law and citizen responsibility I have seen in a long time.
I have another benefit of citizen gun ownership in mind.
Curtailment of unlawful, destructive or illegal government misuse of power.
Let me state the obvious. Shooting it out with local, state or federal officers over bad laws is not a desirable or productive enterprise.
In fact, armed political violence against governments usually builds public sympathy for government, even when political imbalances or abuse needs redress.
However. Just as an armed citizenry inhibits criminals, who modify their behavior to reduce risk to themselves, so do citizen arms
inhibit government over reach or illegal
actions. Face it. This country is in a collapse process. While the years of malinvestment, corruption and waste reach a crisis, the rise in the number of mostly bad laws skyrocket. As the national government becomes less able to deal with various problems, the more they pass laws and seek to usurp power, appear to be doing something. Scare tactics, “emergencies” pop up in increasing numbers.
Take vaccines for example. Possibly, new
vaccines are safe, and force might really be necessary to compel mass vaccinations, in order to quell a dangerous epidemic.
On the other hand, it’s not hard to imagine a scenario where a “pandemic emergency” becomes
an obvious exaggeration, and the vaccine appears to have a terrible safety record, as with the gulf war vaccines that injured so many Vets. It doesn’t take much imagination to see a federal “National Emergency” program being instated nonetheless, with local police tasked with implementing unpopular and possibly illegal forced vaccinations.
Local police are being downsized, and will be having to deal with increased problems like crime, homelessness, and social stress.
Do you think the cops will be eager to take people’s kids from their homes possibly with armed standoffs, TV news drama?
Or worse?
And IF bad ideas like the one above become
more and more prevalent, and some desperate people become tragic examples, will that have the desired effect, of making citizens meeker, and more compliant with bad laws?
The IRS tried this back in the 1980’s, selecting “tax resistors” for an “Example”
program. Some “Resistors” died in a blaze of gunfire, with the TV cameras running. Problem: Follow up showed that the “resistors” were often simple small business owners, with a few hundred dollar tax deficiency, or in some cases a refund due, who had been carelessly selected to have their property seized as a high profile example. Result? A normally placid citizenry jammed the phone lines of their Congresspersons, hearings were held, and the IRS was substantially put back in it’s cage.
Bottom line? It’s the guns. That cause
tragic incidents. That arouse a placid citizenry. That factor into political
schemes where governments considers just how much they can get away with. Considering those 60 million guns….
Personally I take insects outside & carry the Kimber Pyrotecnically discharged high speed pepper spray, as well as my CZ P01 when at work late.
I practice NVC (Non Violent Communication) to de escalate situations. I practice street smarts so I can avoid or successfully confront would be perps without harm or violence to anyone, if possible.
It will be a cold day in Hades when I shoot it out with the law, who I appreciate in their work to protect & serve, a tough job.
I pray I never have to shoot a lethal threat intruder, though I can & will if needed.
I don’t expect much from the government, but I wish them the best. Even if they can just keep things from going downhill too fast until local communities can adjust to the sea changes the economy is going through.
And I feel a small comfort knowing that 60 million gun owning Americans represent a “Special Voting Block”, when it comes to the worst that Governments or criminals can do.
I would be willing to bet that a lot of agencies and Politicians consider the “Special Voting Block” too.

Greg

]]> By: Erik http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/03/19/contact-the-author-of-this-site/comment-page-1/#comment-5718 Erik Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:16:07 +0000 http://www.learnaboutguns.com/?p=11#comment-5718 Nice website. Good variety of information. Regarding online purchases, I was in a local northern Illinois far west suburban large gun dealer one day having a look around. One of the men working behind the counter fielded a phone call. It was pertaining to costs regarding a gun transfer to their store. The employee was rather abrupt and rude, and whomever he was talking to on the other end obviously was rather shocked at the amount they wanted for the trasnfer fee. All in all the call lasted maybe a minute. You can imagine the impression that gave me, not only of this individual, but the overall store management philosophy. The age of the internet and online shopping is here to stay, like it or not. That person he talked to on the phone for a short time will probably never want to buy anything at that store now or in the future, and will no doubt relay his experience to all his buddies. And my overhearing that conversation, now significantly lessens my desire to ever go back there and spend money. Clearly employee training is lacking big time at many stores, gun related or not. Instead of dealing politely with someone and practicing good customer service, many places would rather just point the finger at the customer...their the problem. Charging high transfer fees and being put off by anyone requesting such service, just serves to significantly lessen the chance of that person coming in to buy ANYTHING else down the road...be it a holster, flashlight etc. So small FFL holders move in and fill the void created by poor retailers. The success of your business depends on you and how you manage your business and treat your customers. Thankfully here in the US we have choices...which car to buy, which restaurant to go to, etc. And so when faced with bad business management practices, we can easily go somewhere else to spend our dollars. And we do. Nice website. Good variety of information.

Regarding online purchases, I was in a local northern Illinois far west suburban large gun dealer one day having a look around. One of the men working behind the counter fielded a phone call. It was pertaining to costs regarding a gun transfer to their store. The employee was rather abrupt and rude, and whomever he was talking to on the other end obviously was rather shocked at the amount they wanted for the trasnfer fee. All in all the call lasted maybe a minute. You can imagine the impression that gave me, not only of this individual, but the overall store management philosophy.

The age of the internet and online shopping is here to stay, like it or not. That person he talked to on the phone for a short time will probably never want to buy anything at that store now or in the future, and will no doubt relay his experience to all his buddies. And my overhearing that conversation, now significantly lessens my desire to ever go back there and spend money.

Clearly employee training is lacking big time at many stores, gun related or not. Instead of dealing politely with someone and practicing good customer service, many places would rather just point the finger at the customer…their the problem.

Charging high transfer fees and being put off by anyone requesting such service, just serves to significantly lessen the chance of that person coming in to buy ANYTHING else down the road…be it a holster, flashlight etc. So small FFL holders move in and fill the void created by poor retailers.

The success of your business depends on you and how you manage your business and treat your customers. Thankfully here in the US we have choices…which car to buy, which restaurant to go to, etc. And so when faced with bad business management practices, we can easily go somewhere else to spend our dollars. And we do.

]]> By: David Freidin http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/03/19/contact-the-author-of-this-site/comment-page-1/#comment-5662 David Freidin Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:48:50 +0000 http://www.learnaboutguns.com/?p=11#comment-5662 If a neigbor is using Electronic warefare into your house , and the effects are unknown and could include death, do you have a right to self defense agaist such weapons ? If a neigbor is using Electronic warefare into your house , and the effects are unknown and could include death, do you have a right to self defense agaist such weapons ?

]]> By: Zach http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/03/19/contact-the-author-of-this-site/comment-page-1/#comment-5640 Zach Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:16:57 +0000 http://www.learnaboutguns.com/?p=11#comment-5640 Spectacular! Thank you so much for sharing your time and knowledge. Spectacular! Thank you so much for sharing your time and knowledge.

]]> By: Spencer http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/03/19/contact-the-author-of-this-site/comment-page-1/#comment-5566 Spencer Sat, 15 Aug 2009 04:23:53 +0000 http://www.learnaboutguns.com/?p=11#comment-5566 I think you have a great website that is well organized and easy to read so I am surprised that it does not get more visits and comments. Anyways, anti-gun proponents like to point to countries like Japan that have low gun violence but they always fail to mention in comparisons that the USA is immensely bigger than Japan and is not an island... The logical conclusion is that it is easier to eliminate guns in Japan than in the US and still doesn't eliminate crime completely. Also, the Japanese have a different culture than we do. Do you know of any discussions on country size, culture, and other factors? Mostly I just see crime related issues but like Japan, size, and culture also matter. I think you have a great website that is well organized and easy to read so I am surprised that it does not get more visits and comments.

Anyways, anti-gun proponents like to point to countries like Japan that have low gun violence but they always fail to mention in comparisons that the USA is immensely bigger than Japan and is not an island… The logical conclusion is that it is easier to eliminate guns in Japan than in the US and still doesn’t eliminate crime completely.
Also, the Japanese have a different culture than we do.

Do you know of any discussions on country size, culture, and other factors? Mostly I just see crime related issues but like Japan, size, and culture also matter.

]]> By: Bob Merritt http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/03/19/contact-the-author-of-this-site/comment-page-1/#comment-4638 Bob Merritt Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:41:29 +0000 http://www.learnaboutguns.com/?p=11#comment-4638 I have been reading a lot about the Ruger LCR and, have learned from your review of other firearms.Would you consider a review of this gun? Thanks, Bob I have been reading a lot about the Ruger LCR and, have learned from your review of other firearms.Would you consider a review of this gun?
Thanks,
Bob

]]> By: JD Williamson http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/03/19/contact-the-author-of-this-site/comment-page-1/#comment-3043 JD Williamson Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:34:46 +0000 http://www.learnaboutguns.com/?p=11#comment-3043 Good news today. Otis McDonald called to tell me he received paper work declaring the US Federal Supreme court has decided to hear the McDonald NRA etals vs. the City of Chicago case. No date has been set however he said it will definitely be placed on the docket so that is great news. We will see how much stroke Dick Daley has with these Justices. JD Good news today. Otis McDonald called to tell me he received paper work declaring the US Federal Supreme court has decided to hear the McDonald NRA etals vs. the City of Chicago case.
No date has been set however he said it will definitely be placed on the docket so that is great news. We will see how much stroke Dick Daley has with these Justices. JD

]]> By: LearnAboutGuns.com http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/03/19/contact-the-author-of-this-site/comment-page-1/#comment-2610 LearnAboutGuns.com Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:06:17 +0000 http://www.learnaboutguns.com/?p=11#comment-2610 Benjamin, I must decline to offer legal advice on your situation, for the reasons discussed here: http://www.learnaboutguns.com/disclaimer/ My thoughts on the general matter of guns and convicted felons can be seen here: http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/07/28/gun-rights-for-convicted-felons/ Benjamin,

I must decline to offer legal advice on your situation, for the reasons discussed here: http://www.learnaboutguns.com/disclaimer/

My thoughts on the general matter of guns and convicted felons can be seen here: http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/07/28/gun-rights-for-convicted-felons/

]]> By: Benjamin http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/03/19/contact-the-author-of-this-site/comment-page-1/#comment-2548 Benjamin Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:26:24 +0000 http://www.learnaboutguns.com/?p=11#comment-2548 I just came across your site while looking up information on how to own a gun after having been convicted of a Felony. This all happened close to 10 years ago when I was 18 & 19. One felony conviction was for useing a credit card I had found, another was for turning in a false reciept on an car insurance claim, and one was for writing a check that was bad. So am I S.O.L. on owning a gun for the rest of my life??? I just came across your site while looking up information on how to own a gun after having been convicted of a Felony. This all happened close to 10 years ago when I was 18 & 19. One felony conviction was for useing a credit card I had found, another was for turning in a false reciept on an car insurance claim, and one was for writing a check that was bad. So am I S.O.L. on owning a gun for the rest of my life???

]]> By: LearnAboutGuns.com http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/03/19/contact-the-author-of-this-site/comment-page-1/#comment-1112 LearnAboutGuns.com Wed, 20 May 2009 02:17:23 +0000 http://www.learnaboutguns.com/?p=11#comment-1112 Jason, I'm interested in hearing more about what you had in mind. My email address can be found above on this page. Jason,

I’m interested in hearing more about what you had in mind. My email address can be found above on this page.

]]> By: Jason Kopacko http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/03/19/contact-the-author-of-this-site/comment-page-1/#comment-1089 Jason Kopacko Tue, 19 May 2009 15:08:19 +0000 http://www.learnaboutguns.com/?p=11#comment-1089 Hello, I was curious if you were interested in working together? We are developing a site around the news, articles, blogs, etc of 2nd Amendment world with a huge focus on community conversation. I see that there might be some benefit in joining forces. Any way, food for thought. Hope to hear from you.... Jason Hello,
I was curious if you were interested in working together? We are developing a site around the news, articles, blogs, etc of 2nd Amendment world with a huge focus on community conversation. I see that there might be some benefit in joining forces.

Any way, food for thought.

Hope to hear from you….

Jason

]]> By: BasinBictory http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/03/19/contact-the-author-of-this-site/comment-page-1/#comment-844 BasinBictory Sun, 12 Apr 2009 11:15:05 +0000 http://www.learnaboutguns.com/?p=11#comment-844 This is an excellent site. Thank you for putting it together with such skill. Referencing comment #20, with regard to the risks surrounding the co-habitation of guns and children in a home, may I recommend a superb book: "Gunproofing Your Children" by Massad Ayoob. I purchased and read this book when my wife was pregnant with our first child. At the time, she was very uncomfortable about the idea of having a young child in a house with my guns, but after we read the book together, we agreed that following the steps in it would be the better path, and has made my wife a great deal more comfortable around guns and made her more confident that, should our child be presented with a situation where there was a gun present while no adult was around, he would be able to handle himself properly. This is an excellent site. Thank you for putting it together with such skill. Referencing comment #20, with regard to the risks surrounding the co-habitation of guns and children in a home, may I recommend a superb book: “Gunproofing Your Children” by Massad Ayoob.

I purchased and read this book when my wife was pregnant with our first child. At the time, she was very uncomfortable about the idea of having a young child in a house with my guns, but after we read the book together, we agreed that following the steps in it would be the better path, and has made my wife a great deal more comfortable around guns and made her more confident that, should our child be presented with a situation where there was a gun present while no adult was around, he would be able to handle himself properly.

]]> By: Steve http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/03/19/contact-the-author-of-this-site/comment-page-1/#comment-808 Steve Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:34:44 +0000 http://www.learnaboutguns.com/?p=11#comment-808 Great site. Thanks. Steve Great site. Thanks.

Steve

]]> By: LearnAboutGuns.com http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/03/19/contact-the-author-of-this-site/comment-page-1/#comment-806 LearnAboutGuns.com Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:12:58 +0000 http://www.learnaboutguns.com/?p=11#comment-806 Susan, Thanks for the comment. My reply is below: First, pepper spray, tasers, etc. are no substitute for a gun. If they were, then the police wouldn't need guns either. I discuss this in greater detail here: http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/11/28/there-is-no-substitute-for-a-gun/ Regarding safety, if a gun owner acts responsibly, then the risk of children being injured by the gun is virtually nonexistent. Even with less-than-responsible gun owners out there, children face many greater risks in their every day lives (such as car accidents). Also, when considering child safety, keep in mind that having a gun can enable a person to protect their children, rather than having this happen: http://www.ifonlytheyhadagun.com/2008/08/27/sentencing-in-melrose-park-home-invasion-and-child-rape/ Nor do I find it wise to count on 911 when it comes to life and death situation: http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2009/03/25/another-911-failure/ http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2009/03/19/5-horrifying-tales-of-911-incompetence/ http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2009/03/09/911-fails-to-answer-armed-son-in-law-saves-woman-from-home-invader/ http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/12/18/another-sad-story-of-the-police-failing-to-save-a-citizen/ Susan,

Thanks for the comment. My reply is below:

First, pepper spray, tasers, etc. are no substitute for a gun. If they were, then the police wouldn’t need guns either. I discuss this in greater detail here: http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/11/28/there-is-no-substitute-for-a-gun/

Regarding safety, if a gun owner acts responsibly, then the risk of children being injured by the gun is virtually nonexistent. Even with less-than-responsible gun owners out there, children face many greater risks in their every day lives (such as car accidents). Also, when considering child safety, keep in mind that having a gun can enable a person to protect their children, rather than having this happen: http://www.ifonlytheyhadagun.com/2008/08/27/sentencing-in-melrose-park-home-invasion-and-child-rape/

Nor do I find it wise to count on 911 when it comes to life and death situation:
http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2009/03/25/another-911-failure/
http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2009/03/19/5-horrifying-tales-of-911-incompetence/
http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2009/03/09/911-fails-to-answer-armed-son-in-law-saves-woman-from-home-invader/
http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/12/18/another-sad-story-of-the-police-failing-to-save-a-citizen/

]]> By: Susan Rosselli http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/03/19/contact-the-author-of-this-site/comment-page-1/#comment-805 Susan Rosselli Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:58:30 +0000 http://www.learnaboutguns.com/?p=11#comment-805 I understand your distinctions between accidents and negligence or irresponsibility. I also understand that accidents with (or rather negligent or irresponsible use of) such things as skateboards, irons and kitchen knives happen. Unfortunately the potential level of injury/fatality is significantly higher with guns than with other objects that might contribute to mishaps. I also understand the desire of many to have access to a means of self defense in the event that it is needed. Is there truly anything in that vein that cannot be accomplished with pepper spray, allowing people time to exit a home and/or call the police ? I personally know 2 people who lost children to accidental (that is, negligent or irresponsible) shooting at home, but I have never known anyone whose children died from the accidental use of pepper spray. Sincerely, Sue Rosselli I understand your distinctions between accidents and negligence or irresponsibility. I also understand that accidents with (or rather negligent or irresponsible use of) such things as skateboards, irons and kitchen knives happen. Unfortunately the potential level of injury/fatality is significantly higher with guns than with other objects that might contribute to mishaps.

I also understand the desire of many to have access to a means of self defense in the event that it is needed. Is there truly anything in that vein that cannot be accomplished with pepper spray, allowing people time to exit a home and/or call the police ? I personally know 2 people who lost children to accidental (that is, negligent or irresponsible) shooting at home, but I have never known anyone whose children died from the accidental use of pepper spray.

Sincerely,
Sue Rosselli

]]> By: Frank Harrison http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/03/19/contact-the-author-of-this-site/comment-page-1/#comment-795 Frank Harrison Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:08:32 +0000 http://www.learnaboutguns.com/?p=11#comment-795 Why is it now almost impossible to purchase larger caliber ammumition? i.e .40 S&W Bass pro Shops are sold out, All on-line stores are sold out. Why is it now almost impossible to purchase larger caliber ammumition? i.e .40 S&W

Bass pro Shops are sold out, All on-line stores are sold out.

]]> By: Lynda http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/03/19/contact-the-author-of-this-site/comment-page-1/#comment-718 Lynda Tue, 10 Mar 2009 03:50:46 +0000 http://www.learnaboutguns.com/?p=11#comment-718 Thank you for a great website. I'm amazed that as a law student you have any time to do all you do here. Your suggested articles were helpful and I will re-read them as time permits (and I'm not even a student of any kind but a retired seasoned citizen). So much good stuff on the web to read, could do it 24/7. Thank you for a great website. I’m amazed that as a law student you have any time to do all you do here. Your suggested articles were helpful and I will re-read them as time permits (and I’m not even a student of any kind but a retired seasoned citizen). So much good stuff on the web to read, could do it 24/7.

]]> By: LearnAboutGuns.com http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/03/19/contact-the-author-of-this-site/comment-page-1/#comment-714 LearnAboutGuns.com Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:08:23 +0000 http://www.learnaboutguns.com/?p=11#comment-714 Lynda, Your subjective experience with recoil between different guns depends upon a variety of factors. I would suggest going to shoot the guns and seeing what you like best, as even if I could compare those two particular pistols off the top of my head, my opinion might be different than yours. The following articles should help too: http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/04/28/facts-about-recoil-and-guns-for-people-who-are-sensitive-to-recoil/ http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/05/27/getting-used-to-recoil-it-just-takes-practice/ Hope that helps :) Lynda,

Your subjective experience with recoil between different guns depends upon a variety of factors. I would suggest going to shoot the guns and seeing what you like best, as even if I could compare those two particular pistols off the top of my head, my opinion might be different than yours. The following articles should help too:

http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/04/28/facts-about-recoil-and-guns-for-people-who-are-sensitive-to-recoil/
http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/05/27/getting-used-to-recoil-it-just-takes-practice/

Hope that helps :)

]]> By: Lynda http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/03/19/contact-the-author-of-this-site/comment-page-1/#comment-713 Lynda Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:03:57 +0000 http://www.learnaboutguns.com/?p=11#comment-713 This may be a strange question, but what is the difference in recoil between a 9mm Beretta and a Glock .22 for a 105 lb. woman? Plus: how do you keep the kick from hurting your wrist? This may be a strange question, but what is the difference in recoil between a 9mm Beretta and a Glock .22 for a 105 lb. woman? Plus: how do you keep the kick from hurting your wrist?

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