fullspinzoo

ACP45 Loc: Rhode Island

There are a couple of takeaways from this story. Allow me to point out one that flys under the radar of this story.

I only recently became aware of Israel's stringent policy on the issue of "gun control" for the average citizen.

As stated in the article: "People are always surprised to learn that Israel, a country in which every person must serve in the military and is, therefore, trained in gun handling and safety, has strict gun-control laws. Israel loosens these laws just a little bit after every intifada, but they’re still stronger than most would expect. An excellent Algemeiner article from February 2023 explains that Israel has no Second Amendment, requires that people prove a “need to own a weapon,” and has exceptionally stringent “rules of engagement” for those who do finally own a gun."

Why does a country that is under constant threat of violence and attacks on it's population, see the need to so tighly control the ability of it's citizens to defend themselves?

In this country we have a Second Amendment, which is being threatened every which way from Sunday. Liberal/Woke politicians are trying to make ammunition expensive, or write laws (like in NY State) that make it impossible (even with a license) to carry a firearm near schools, playgrounds, church's, and a whole host of other exceptions, which is almost as effective as an outright ban!

All governments are afraid of an armed citizenry. It is a potential challenge to the authority of the state. And that includes the government of Israel.

XXX Loc: Somewhere north of the Mason-Dixon

Yes the left is afraid of causing and uprising. That's why they endeavor to disarm us!

LogicallyRight Loc: Chicago

And that is the most important reason to never give an inch to those seeking to restrict our rights to own a gun without restrictions.

Drue-Marie

If you have to demonstrate that *guns matter* is an indication that you need to justify firearms. Even you are trying to explain why you need a gun. T***h is, NOONE NEEDS to own a gun.

fullspinzoo

So wrong.

XXX Loc: Somewhere north of the Mason-Dixon

T***h is without guns we are nothing. We have no defense! No way that can happen! Owning a gun is a freedom. There are ways to k**l without a gun! Maybe we should outlaw knives too?

Drue-Marie

Bassman65

Based on what facts?

Bassman65

Fact, Every instance of genocide in the 20th century was against an unarmed population!

EmilyD

And then there's this one: "It’s better to have a gun and not need it, than to need a gun and not have one."

It doesn't have to be a big, fancy gun. It can be one that fits in the palm of your hand....as long as it has stopping power, you're good.

Bassman65

fullspinzoo

Loneeyes Loc: Texas

No one ? Excuse me but when Bidens new house guests are given the signal and they tear through the neighborhoods in the USA, I want to defend me and mine .

You can hand yours over if you like .
As for me , I choose to live when the attacks start. And they will......

Blade_Runner Loc: DARK SIDE OF THE MOON

You can decide whether or not you need to own a gun, but you can't make that decision for anyone else.
Apparently you have no frigging clue what owning is really all about.