Guns and Survival
Guns have an important role for protecting yourself and family or survival group during and after an emergency. But they also can help you protect yourself every day. Consider these scenarios:
- It's 2:47 a.m. You hear someone breaking into your house and dial 911. How long would it take for the police to respond? Do you think you and your family will survive if this criminal has murderous intent? Do you think begging for mercy will keep you safe? Here's how you can protect yourself.
- If you were at work and a disgruntled worker returned with a gun in each hand, would you be able to stop his rampage? Here's what you can do.
- You take a wrong exit on the interstate and suddenly realize you are in a bad neighborhood. You start to turn around but an old beat-up Chevy boxes you in. Six youths wearing gang colors jump out and surround your car. Will your pepper spray be enough? Here's an alternative.
As you can see, the six "Ps" apply here: proper planning prevents piss poor performance. Think ahead and take some steps to protect yourself. More likely than no, a firearm will be an important part of that protection.
If you are still not convinced, here are some links that may help you learn more:
- Crime, Deterrence, and Right-to-Carry Concealed Handguns
- This scholarly, research-based article by John R. Lott, Olin Fellow in Law and Economics at the University of Chicago Law School and David B. Mustard, graduate student at the Department of Economics, was released on July 26, 1996, and has generated much attention in the media.
The article will appear in the January 1997 issue of the Journal of Legal Studies, but the authors have made it available over the World Wide Web as a courtesy.
- The Second Amendment Foundation
- SAF is dedicated to promoting a better understanding about our Constitutional heritage to privately own and possess firearms. This site includes useful reports and informative editorials from select gun magazines.
- Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
- This site contains valuable information regarding the Right to Keep and Bear Arms including current and proposed legislation, books regarding the second amendment, and hundreds of articles.
- National Rifle Association
- The premiere association for the current or prospective gun owner, the NRA site covers everything from Second Amendment issues and legislation to training, education and competition.
- Taking Aim at Gun Control
- Another study/article from the Heartland institute that dispels myths about gun control.
- Crimestrike, a division of the National Rifle Association
- Crimestike deals with guns, criminals and the criminal justice system. An interesting page if you are interested in the failures of our justice system and how many criminals are quickly back on the streets.
- ABCDEFG (A Basic Citizens Definitive Electronic Freedom Guide
- An interesting article that answers the question "Will I be safer if guns are banned?"
- Shooters Links: RKBA
- A comprehensive list of political and right to keep and bear arms sites. Includes all of the above and dozens of others.