Why are You Carrying a Gun? | By Rob Wilson
Original Article Posted on Flagstaff Business News |
Many of us who regularly carry a firearm in public (either concealed or in the open) have been asked why we would choose to do that. A recent survey found that 32% (81 million) of adults in this country own at least one firearm. More than half of them (56%) choose to carry one for personal defense. That begs the question, why would so many people, many of whom we know and trust, feel the need to live their lives armed?
Those who carry hear from some politicians and many in the media that having a firearm is irresponsible and may put others at risk. Some folks who see someone with a firearm feel alarmed and question the motivation…
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