People kill people Jahwe guns don't kill people that's why I believe
that every citizen should have the right to bear thermo-nuclear weapons.
Can you imagine what would happen if Iran invaded?

Obviously you have to have some controls in place, can't have any old
nutter being in charge of the destruction of the plant can we, so I
would suggest a form with some simple questions:

Are you a whacko, loony, liberal or have you every appeared on a reality
TV show?

Have you every tried to overthrow the government of another state by the
use of force - not including those owned by those nasty A-rabs?

Would you describe you favourite music as a bit of good old Dolly Parton
or that low down son-of-a-bitch Snoopy Dog or what ever he calls himself
these days?

You obviously hadn't read JAB's post!

Well, true, training is a MUST. not just how to use it, but WHEN to use
it.But I'd still rather the creeps doing house invasions over here lately
NOT have access to Saturday Night Specials when they come in the window,
thanks. But since they do, I'd like to be able to do something about it.
If they pull a gun on me in my own house & I defend myself, it used to put
ME in the legal sh.t! Not sure what happens now - the laws have been
toughened for and against the home-owner/resident so many times now.

In the US you can buy a handgun after an FBI check which includes all local law
enforcement agencies but must be kept at home or transported in the trunk of
your car unloaded... To get a Concealed Weapon Licence is much more difficult
even in Texas.... It takes three months during which time you must attend a 10
hour CWL class... Before taking the class you must demonstrate your knowledge
and ability in gun safety... The class is primarily on Texas law involving use
of Deadly force which is legal here to protect yourself and others against
bodily harm and to protect your property... It also teaches you to defuse
situations before deadly force becomes necessary.... A written test is given in
which you must score 100% and a marksmanship test firing 50 rounds at a man
sized target at different distances... I have carried a gun for 30 years and
have never pulled it out of my pocket and would only do so to protect my or
someone elses life.... I have insurance for my property so, in my opinion, there
is no reason for deadly force to protect it.......  Oh, the licence is only good
for four years and must be renewed with the same class as getting a new one... I
just renewed mine last saturday....

Hum.... I may be wromg but I thought in Switzerland all men at 18 were subject
to conscription into the military and were obligated to serve until age 40...
During their service both actice and in reserve they were to keep their weapon
at home.... Don't you have any neighborhood men between these ages??? Why don't
you trust yourself???  Maybe ya need some counciling.... Never pulled my gun but
have had a few situations that turned out better because I had it... About 3
months ago I  I went to the corner convience store for some milk... When I came
outside there were three "Katrina"  types that asked "Hey old man, do ya have
some money for us"... I told them no go get a job... They started to advance and
I put my hand in my pocket and told them it would be wise if they stopped...
They could tell from my eye contact that I was right... They were really stupid
because I went back inside and called 911 and the cops arrested all three on
warrents from Louisiana.......