It’s something that has a rather long end to it, where something metallic is pushed out, with great force
When somebody has squeezed its trigger or otherwise….that is, when it fires itself off due to a fall and its safety is off or in a fire….many things can happen….you just can’t tell exactly what may happen
I’m talking about a gun!!!
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Do you know what that is? A gun….?
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Depending on how long you have lived, where you have lived, your service rendered to the country, how much you have seen on your travels…
There’s lots of guns out there….
Ranging from the AK47 to the AR15 to the much bigger ones
And all of these have specific purposes they were invented for but in the end, have been put down to one basic function
I hope you know what that function is….
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Am no soldier
As a matter of fact, I have never owned a gun before or even fired off a bullet from it
The best I have done and it was out sheer curiosity that could have gotten me killed was holding a handgun
But I will tell you this
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A gun is not something to play around with
EVER!!!
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Over the years, many people have lost their lives to playing with a gun
Either out of ignorance or complacency
You hear that one child picked up a loaded handgun…without knowing it’s potential at that moment
And started pointing it out to their playmates
Only to mistakenly pull the trigger
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How sad that is!
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In other cases, you find somebody well trained enough to handle and take care of a gun, while in their possession
Manages to misuse that training, knowledge and skill
To shoot at innocent civilians who were probably having a good time
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Or, in the saddest of cases, their fellow colleague in service, over a disagreement that could have been worked out amicably, under cool heads
This is where I pose a question…
Are you qualified enough to carry a gun, point it at an object and fire off?
| … | Yes or No |
| Physically | |
| Morally | |
| Emotionally | |
| Psychologically | |
| Socially | |
| Integrally | |
| Out of formal gun training | |
| Intuitively |
Check yourself out how you score on this examination and self-evaluation questionnaire
And thereafter, make a decision on whether to “point that thing at somebody you are ready to shoot at OR NOT!
I agree that guns are not to be played with. As the daughter of a cop, we always had guns in the house growing up. It was always kept locked, but I was raised never EVER to even touch it, let alone play with it. The thought never crossed my mind. I knew the dangers. In fact, I never even touched a gun until I was an adult. I went to a range and learned how to properly handle it. I am not a fan of guns personally, but I think gun owners need to understand the responsibility behind owning one.
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I couldn’t agree more. Guns are not toys. BB Guns are just as bad, honestly, I’ve owned a few of them when I was a teenager. What’s scary is that they’re made to imitate the real thing and in the past kids have been getting shot by the police for carrying these toys. These toys and the real ones are so identical to the untrained eye it looks like a real firearm.
It’s shocking how easy it is to buy a gun, I think there should be more tests done to the possible owners before a sale is made and then after purchase ongoing mental tests need to be carried out. The mental health of the owner could change due to physical or mental trauma, or any other reason. But the other thing we need to consider is the family around the owner. Incidents are increasing where the family member is the one using the gun, not the owner. More needs to be done to restrict who can own any firearm.
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Agree!Guns are not toys.
Indeed! Thank you, Klaudia, for sharing and appreciating. ?
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I have a good video on effects of bullet here: https://globalsecurity.live/resources/training-material/ My site offers a lot of tips for this kind of thing. Good post my friend.
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I agree with you 100%. Guns aren’t toys. Great job!
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I have only ever come across someone with a gun once or twice and that was police when they were on high profile after events around the world. I’m not sure I would ever want to hold one myself.
Mmmmyyyyy….this is very interesting! Back here in Uganda, our police officers are literally “carrying their guns” the whole day! I guess it’s a sight I’ve gotten used to, over time and hence, the cultural shock….but that’s lovely hearing your perspective, Sarah.
I really don’t like guns but guess they serve a purpose in the right hands. I dislike places where anyone can have them – and I have never so much as seen a real one!
Wow….that’s very interesting, hhhmmmm! It’s a whole different story here, in Uganda, Pinkoddy. Thank you for sharing.
This is def a controversial subject but I will tell you it doesn’t matter if you are trained. Accidents happened to the trained. I know firsthand as it has happened to my extended family. Never handle unless you are prepared for the consequences,
Indeed, Dee. It always is and demands some answers, from each and every one of us. I’m so sorry to hear that….
I agree that guns need to be heavily regulated. There are way too many stories of kids accidentally shooting their parents or siblings because a loaded weapon was just sitting around the house. As an American, I’m disgusted by how my country handles gun control.
Hhhhhmmmmmm….if I may ask, how’s the regulation, licensing and moderation of guns done in the USA, Ann?
I am not qualified to carry a gun and I’d never carry one. I’m clumsy as all get out and I am terrified of them as it is. I’d shoot my foot off I’m sure. I don’t agree with Trump’s so-called gun control. I think guns should be regulated. But that’s just my opinion.
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I’m a teacher and this is a serious topic as of late. I have gone to the shooting range with my husband, but in no shape or form do I feel comfortable handling a gun, especially in the classroom.
Ooohhhh wow, Shannon! I’m so glad to hear this. Thank you for sharing. ??
I have a gun just for protection. honestly i think everyone needs it but you should be licensed to have it
Hhhhhhmmmmmmm….true and you ought to be in the right state of mind to own it, Veronica. Thank you for sharing.?
I live in the netherlands and im thankful that we are now allowed to carry then.
Aaaaahhhhhh….oookkkaaayyyy! Thank you for sharing.
Ahh no words to say. This topic has surfaced again these days. Its best not to have in posession than to regret later.
Hhhhhmmmmmm….if you say so! Prevention is definitely better than cure.
You raise some good questions about gun ownership! I think my worry is the people who think they are psychologically fit to have a gun, but in reality are not.
Aaaahhhhh…that’s a worry, good enough, Sarah!
Thank you for sharing.
I have never really likes the idea of guns. Here in Japan we aren’t allowed to carry fire arms at all
Aaaaaahhhhh…wow! That’s a first, Dee. Thanks for sharing.
Definitely not something you play around with. Oftentimes, people end up having the weapons they buy to protect themselves used against them because they aren’t trained to use it properly.
Hhhhhmmmmmmmmm…so true, Alma, thank you!
This is a touchy subject. So much talk on gun control but literally people are using it and it is getting out of control innocent people are dying because of excess anger or being too trigger happy.
Hhhhhhmmmmmm…indeed, it is, Kiwi! We should be able to change all this….don’t you agree?
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Yes! It should be common knowledge to NEVER point a gun at someone unless you are going to shoot at that person, which should be very rare cases. Unfortunately, a lot of people who own guns, don’t have proper training, etc.
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As you may know here In the UK guns are illegal. That being said some people own antique ones or one for animal hunting. It is something quite of a contrast to other nations where owning a gun is seen as the norm. I cannot imagine how it feels like to own one but I do enjoy playing modern warfare haha.
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Guns are definitely not toys. Here in Belgium, guns are only allowed with a permit and I am very glad that is the case.
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I think we should ban guns unless it is required by law. It’s super scary plus it can be abused.
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I’m not a gun fan but I know in some parts of the world is a necessity.
In UK we cannot own one so my knowledge was so little until I read this article.
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I’m not into guns, and I believe that having a gun should be deemed a privilege, not a right. Owning one needs a great deal of responsibility.
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Totally agree with you on that, guns aren’t toys and it’s good to educate people especially kids not to play with it. It’s okay to have a gun as long as you are capable and have legal permit to do so.
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All my kids are taught at an early age on those things and the closest we’ve gotten to a gun is probably a security guard or police. It’s important to know the responsibility in keeping a gun and know that they are not toys or to be taken lightly.
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Such a great post here! Having a gun is not enough for your protection, but one must train to use it properly and while under pressure! They can be excellent tools for home and self defense.
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You shared a great post here!
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