Why Grandpa Carries A Gun

[Papa Zook]

Why Grandpa carries a gun
PEOPLE ASK WHY?

Why Carry a Gun?

My old grandpa said to me 'Son, there comes a time in every man's life when he stops bustin' knuckles
and starts bustin' caps and usually it's when he becomes too old to take a-- whoopin.'

I don't carry a gun to kill people.
I carry a gun to keep from being killed.

I don't carry a gun to scare people.
I carry a gun because sometimes this world can be a scary place.

I don't carry a gun because I'm paranoid.
I carry a gun because there are real threats in the world.

I don't carry a gun because I'm evil.
I carry a gun because I have lived long enough to see the evil in the world.

I don't carry a gun because I hate the government.
I carry a gun because I understand the limitations of government.

I don't carry a gun because I'm angry.
I carry a gun so that I don't have to spend the rest of my life hating myself for failing to be prepared.

I don't carry a gun because I want to shoot someone.
I carry a gun because I want to die at a ripe old age in my bed, and not on a sidewalk somewhere tomorrow afternoon.

I don't carry a gun because I'm a cowboy.
I carry a gun because, when I die and go to heaven, I want to be a cowboy.

I don't carry a gun to make me feel like a man.
I carry a gun because men know how to take care of themselves and the ones they love.

I don't carry a gun because I feel inadequate.
I carry a gun because unarmed and facing three armed thugs, I am inadequate.

I don't carry a gun because I love it.
I carry a gun because I love life and the people who make it meaningful to me.

Police protection is an oxymoron. Free citizens must protect themselves. Police do not protect you from crime
they usually just investigate the crime after it happens and then call someone in to clean up the mess.

Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take a-- whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

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A LITTLE GUN HISTORY

In 1929, the Soviet Union established gun control.

From 1929 to 1953, about 20 million dissidents,
unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
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In 1911, Turkey established gun control. From 1915 to 1917, 1.5 million Armenians,
unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
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Germany established gun control in 1938 and from 1939 to 1945, a total of 13 million Jews and others
who were unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
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China established gun control in 1935. From 1948 to 1952, 20 million political dissidents,
unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
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Guatemala established gun control in 1964. From 1964 to 1981, 100,000 Mayan Indians,
unable to defend themselves,were rounded up and exterminated.
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Uganda established gun control in 1970. From 1971 to 1979, 300,000 Christians,
unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.


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Cambodia established gun control in 1956. From 1975 to 1977, one million educated people,
unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
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Defenseless people rounded up and exterminated in the 20th Century because of gun control: 56 million.
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You won't see this data on the US evening news, or hear politicians disseminating this information.

Guns in the hands of honest citizens save lives and property and, yes, gun-control laws adversely affect only the law-abiding citizens.

Take note my fellow Americans, before it's too late!

The next time someone talks in favor of gun control, please remind them of this history lesson.

With guns, we are 'citizens'. Without them, we are 'subjects'.

During WW II the Japanese decided not to invade America because they knew most Americans were ARMED!

If you value your freedom, please spread this antigun-control message to all of your friends.




The purpose of fighting is to win.
There is no possible victory in defense.
The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more important than either.
The final weapon is the brain.
All else is supplemental.

SWITZERLAND ISSUES EVERY HOUSEHOLD A GUN!
SWITZERLAND 'S GOVERNMENT TRAINS EVERY ADULT THEY ISSUE A RIFLE.
SWITZERLAND HAS THE LOWEST GUN RELATED CRIME RATE OF ANY CIVILIZED COUNTRY IN THE WORLD!!!

IT'S A NO BRAINER!
DON'T LET OUR GOVERNMENT WASTE MILLIONS OF OUR TAX DOLLARS IN AN EFFORT TO MAKE ALL LAW ABIDING CITIZENS AN EASY TARGET.

[americanbadass]

AMEN TO THAT BRUTHER! I have always been able to handle myself-but as I grow older, I realize that being tough in this world doesn't always cut it. I have a concealed carry permit-but have never consistently packed a gun. If you ever had to use it, your life changes forever, and often not in a good way-I guess that's better than being dead!

[msocko3]

I believe Grandpa is a pretty smart man. I have a CCW from Ohio and PA, I carry off and on, should be more often.

[Bruce]

I have a CCP for just about everywhere execpt NY City and Washington DC-- but who in the hell wants to go there

[Deadeye]

I always carry-but never tell !

[Oldmsocko]

I carry often but probably should carry all the time.

[rmrc51]

I've had a carry permit for the past 40 or so years and have rarely carried. Usually, it was only when i was going to a range for some practice. Never felt the need to carry on a regular basis.

However lately, I've been reconsidering. Still haven't made up my mind and i don't have a small enough pistol to comfortably carry. All my hand guns are full framed. I was thinking about a small 9MM. We'll see.

[oldladytriker]

Amen. Wake Up America.

[Pittsburgh Biker]

Might only need a weapon once in a lifetime however having it when needed is better than not having it.

[iron cg]

I never leave home without a weapon ; women traveling alone on a trike is a perfect target for some cuke ! Arm yourselves ladies .

[427dave]

I have a CCP and don't carry to often now. I did however carry all the time in the 80's.
That was in a much larger city however back then. Where we are now I don't feel the need, unless we go to larger areas.

[Shocker]

[Rod69]

I lived in Indiana and had a ccp. Now I live in Illinois and can't get one, but I do have one from Pennsylvania and New Hampsire. Everybody should be able to protect your family and yourself. The gun goes with me on trips. There is a lot of bad guys out there.

[oleman69]

Run the roads for little over 20 yrs in a truck always carried( had NY State steal one of my guns from me in '83), but then i had my truck broke into 4 times 3 of which i was asleep in it , i'm still here

[don graham]

No need for a permit in Az. You can carry openly or concealed here. Your choice.

[Shimpy]

Still haven't made up my mind and i don't have a small enough pistol to comfortably carry. All my hand guns are full framed. I was thinking about a small 9MM. We'll see.

I'm with you. I just recently bought a Rugar LCP(light carry pistol) .380 and love it. I can't carry my .44 mag or .45 ACP comfortably, and 9mm was still too big and heavy.. I said I'd never buy a .380, but after going to the range I am comfortable knowing it will do the job at close range which is what a carry gun is for. After all the .380, .38, .357, and 9mm are all the same caliber only different velocities. I keep mine loaded with Hornady Critical Defense .380 90gr ammo. This ammo shot very accurately on the range and depth of penetration on ballistic gel were reported very good.

[Tony T of I V E]

LOVE IT... Thanks for sharing

Tony T of I V E

[Shimpy]

No need for a permit in Az. You can carry openly or concealed here. Your choice.

49 other states need to follow AZ's example.

[americanbadass]

This thread is an oldie-but a dam goodie as well! It was good to see it again!

[msocko3]

I'm with you. I just recently bought a Rugar LCP(light carry pistol) .380 and love it. I can't carry my .44 mag or .45 ACP comfortably, and 9mm was still too big and heavy.. I said I'd never buy a .380, but after going to the range I am comfortable knowing it will do the job at close range which is what a carry gun is for. After all the .380, .38, .357, and 9mm are all the same caliber only different velocities. I keep mine loaded with Hornady Critical Defense .380 90gr ammo. This ammo shot very accurately on the range and depth of penetration on ballistic gel were reported very good.

I've got an LCP also, use the Hornady Critical Defense ammo in all my carry pistols. I was also on the fence for a while on the .380, I bought the LCP and found I like the little bugger. When I'm on a motorcycle trip the LCP is my go to carry pistol due to its small size. The rest of the time I rotate through carrying either a Kimber Ultra Crimson Carry, Ruger LC9, Springfield XDs and my work around the yard and in the garage pistol a Taurus Ultralite in 38 spl.