Originally Posted by
89Pistons
If someone wants to rob, do physical harm, or kill you, they will most likely approach it with the notion that you do have a gun. Guns aren't the deterrent most of you are making it seem.
As someone who has, and has used, a CHL, I can tell you, they're a very effective deterrent.
I carry everywhere I am legally permitted to. I keep myself up to date on the law of the state I live in, and the states I travel to where I can legally carry. I pay attention to my surroundings, and I regularly go to the range to pop some paper. A smart, well-qualified, legal gun owner will have the upper hand over a psychotic guy who grabs his gun and walks into the street.
Please don't lump CHL/CCW holders in with 'some gun owner' like the mainstream media does.
Similarly...here's a lovely story blaming Batman and action movies full of violence for his acts...from Yahoo (surprisingly
):
Was James Holmes, Suspected Aurora Shooter, Inspired by Batman? - Yahoo!