Gun Control Thread- Should we?

[RedskinRat]

Originally Posted by mredskins

I am not anti-gun. I personally don't want one but I would never say you can't have one.

Fair enough

Originally Posted by mredskins

I am just saying there is probably a handful of people in this country that would have stopped that guy under those conditions.

That's odd. I personally know a few hundred people, some close friends or family, that even under those conditions can put a round where it's needed. Helps being ex-Army, I guess.

Originally Posted by mredskins

I also don't understand how a pro-gunner is generally less hysterical and less prone to freezing. Are you quoting a source or is this your opinion? I am confused.

Most people who take on the responsibility of firearms ownership have a more stable personality, however this is purely anecdotal from my own personal experience. We train, we drill, it becomes automatic. Same with martial arts.