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In reply to the discussion: Zimmerman claims he was on his way to Target when he spotted Trayvon. So why did he need a gun? [View all]vr94rx7
(60 posts)35. If bad guys would follow the law, I wouldnt need/want to carry everywhere.
Its too bad that law abiding citizens cant own guns that can cross into those magical "gun free zones".
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Zimmerman claims he was on his way to Target when he spotted Trayvon. So why did he need a gun? [View all]
Cali_Democrat
Apr 2012
OP
You must have never checked in to our gun forum (RKBA)... Those with CCW think they should be able
hlthe2b
Apr 2012
#11
In generally safe places, you or your children are more likely to be wounded or killed by accident
pnwmom
Apr 2012
#44
Why bother? Every time I post the Harvard researcher's stats, someone pops up to dispute them. But
pnwmom
Apr 2012
#140
I know that a .22 will do but overkill is better than underkill when it comes to gators.
vr94rx7
Apr 2012
#122
Unfortunately, people do carry their guns to Target, parks, restaurants, and they want the right to
Hoyt
Apr 2012
#25
Welcome to DU. I've know a bunch of folks who carry guns, they'd still do it if there were no crime.
Hoyt
Apr 2012
#51
Fire extinguishers and seat belts don't accidentally kill children and other innocent people.
pnwmom
Apr 2012
#46
because it is Very Important for Hollywood Cowboys to be armed and dangerous at all times.
Warren Stupidity
Apr 2012
#29
And so....? What does that have to do with stalking and murdering somebody
fascisthunter
Apr 2012
#39
Yes when I first read that, I wondered about it also. I wondered why he was behaving as if
sabrina 1
Apr 2012
#41
If you live in a state that allows concealed weapons and don't assume the guy next to you
onenote
Apr 2012
#42
Dad, none, that I am aware off, has brought George's party affiliation.
nadinbrzezinski
Apr 2012
#69
His supporters use his Democratic affiliation to argue that he isn't a racist. n/t
pnwmom
Apr 2012
#85
They carry guns everywhere, like imaginary medieval knights with their swords
alcibiades_mystery
Apr 2012
#82
Because, in the sick world of gun hero wannabees - the opportunity for gun heroism is everywhere
jpak
Apr 2012
#98
Of course he took a gun to Target. He wanted to be sure to get double value on his coupons. n/t
gkhouston
Apr 2012
#112
Maybe you didn't hear the whole sentence: "I was on my way to target....suspicious-looking people."
ScottLand
Apr 2012
#132