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[–] MapleEngineer@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I believe that having a gun gives you bravado that can lead you in to unfortunate situations. If you pull a gun you are many times more likely to be shot than if you don't pull a gun. If you aren't carrying a gun there is zero chance that you will pull it. I'm 59 years old and worked in guns and badges for 25 years of my career. I have not once, in all of the places that I've gone and all of the things that I've done felt the need to have a gun while just going about my life. I see it as a sign of fear and weakness.

[–] Retro_unlimited@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I agree. That’s why I don’t carry in town most of the time. I don’t want to be in that type of situation.

There’s enough people with their firearms in town to solve (or prevent) any situation there without me getting involved.

[–] MapleEngineer@lemmy.world 0 points 6 days ago

That's a good plan.