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Ironically, the only thing you shot with that post was your own foot. Ridiculous, idiotic ravings on either side of an argument serve only to make you look silly and prove to your opponents that you're a zealot. That means anything you have to say can be very easily dismissed.

As I've written before, I'm all in favor of snark and satire, but this is the sort of bullshit I expect from the Hannitys of the world, not from people who are supposed to be rational and intelligent.

You have very valid points. But if this is the best method you can find to make your points, perhaps the cause would be better served if you were to remain silent and leave the debating to the grownups.

The joke is still on you, Kotz.

Just as it has always been.

Poor Kotz. Absolutely ignorant of the fact that almost 40 states or so ALREADY allow for decades what Tennessee has just passed... and not a single one of them have any problem with their CCW holders.

Most people are ashamed of their ignorance but Kotz proudly displays his to the world like Dolly Parton does with her little puppies.

As a holder of a concealed carry permit, I would like to reassure all of you anti-gun hoplophobes that I will not be ready to spray bullets at anyone who threatens mass murder in your favorite restaurant. I usually sit in the back, near a window or fire exit. If anyone comes in to the restaurant and starts shooting, or announces a holdup and starts herding the unarmed sheep into a killing ground, I will be leaving as fast as possible through the back door or out the window. I see no reason to risk MY life, health, and financial well-being to defend people who are too cowardly to take steps to defend themselves. So go ahead and call 911 on your cell phone and wait for the authorities to save you - like the dead sheep at Va Tech or Luby's Cafeteria. The only time I will use my concealed handgun will be to defend myself or my family - my first move will be to leave the area, unless I have no choice but to shoot back. You happy little anti-gun sheep can all serve as unarmed victims. screaming and milling around in panic - you will provide good cover for my exit. So relax - you won't have to worry about me trying to be a hero and saving any of your worthless lives. I see the whole process as an example of Darwinian selection - anyone who does not believe in self-defense SHOULD be removed from the gene pool.

Making fun of the people's bill of rights is foolish, you silly little man. I pass gas in your general direction and wipe my bottom with your rag of an article.

Nice fourth grade level writing, refreshingly enough, the gun didn't perform the "Vulcan Mind Meld" on the shooter controlling his every action. They (Kotz's creatures)live under our beds and are only active when we sleep, or just before we fall off to sleep. You know?

Kotz you're a putz.

So the number has gone from almost 40 to definitely 40 over the course of this thread?

Hey, MattS.

Instead of providing snarky and incredulous quips about the EXACT number of states allowing concealed carry in bars and/or restaurants, why don't you do some research and look it up yourself? You don't want us all to think you're intellectually lazy, do you?

I will provide you at least one data point -- here in TX we're allowed to carry in restaurants that serve alcohol (unless there is a 51% sign) -- however, we're not permitted to drink.

Mr. Kotz, to even imagine such a mental picture, has some serious emotional issues.

I carry daily, and carry in every restaurant I visit. So does my wife. We pray that we never are in a situation that calls for self-defense, but simply don't want to have to wait 10 minutes for the cops to arrive once someone starts shooting.

I'm also trying to imagine what type of person would be swayed or impressed by Mr. Kotz's missive, as that person certainly has issues as well.

Honestly, I don't care how many other states have a similar law; I was only commenting on the inconsistency of the numbers I've seen cited in the comments of this blog. The number doesn't really matter to me because it doesn't actually address the criticisms of lifting the ban.

I really don't understand why anyone would dine in a place where you felt you needed to carry a gun for safety.

David Matthews, thanks for proving Pete's point for him! He couldn't have done it better himself. The fact that people with warped, perverted, violent fantasies like yours want to carry guns wherever they can pretty much sums up the problems with the gun nuts in a, um, nutshell.

I carry anywhere I can do so legally. I carry it for the same reason that I buckle my seat belt. In neither case am I being afraid...I am simply being prudent. I would like to point out the the average lifetime probability of being a victim of violent crime is in the realm of 50% or higher (http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/bjs/104274.pdf. I do not know if or when I might ever need my gun, so it becomes part of my standard accoutrements.

If I were someplace "where I felt the need to protect myself", I would leave and go elsewhere.

Does this help?

Jack, Its hard to imaging that anyone would take Pete's article serious and that, is why I answered the way I did. Pete is trying to be humorous by criticizing what he doesn't understand. Its another lazy approach to try and justify the many failed attempts to disarm the people.

The poster Mark, is correct that it really takes a sad person to imaging let alone post an article like this in the first place.
Averting to name calling and harassment will not do anything to promote Pete's agenda. And by the way, I'm not allowed to carry since I live in Illinois but I do everything I can to support law abiding citizens rights to carry firearms.

Maybe, someday you'll understand that people who take the responsibility to, care and defend themselves and family are people with courage. Notice that I didn't call you any names.

I like the idea of a HG or NG designation at restaurants. If the owner doesn't want me to carry thats fine as long as its legally posted at each entrance. Not too long ago there was a shooting at a mall here in Knoxville, a mall I have been to numerous times. Also, when visiting Memphis last year to see my fiance my gun stayed on my side at all times. We were walking downtown to get some dinner and were approached by a fairly ominious looking man, and while he finally left us alone and stopped following us, it could have gone the other way. I believe that the use or production of a firearm is the absolute last resort, but if the situation escalates that far better to be prepared than defenseless. Flight is always the best option, but as an article I saw where a woman was approached by 3 men(1 armed) while walking to her car after work flight was not an option as she was surrounded. Luckily her handgun saved her life. I would not hesitate to use my gun to protect myself, my family, or another person in a real life or death situation. Carry a firearm makes you more aware and keeps you from going places thats dangerous, it does not make you more brave or make you feel like superman. So many people think that those who carry a gun think they are invincible and will pull the gun when someone smiles at them. Its simply not true! I completely understand that its your right to not carry a gun just as its my right to carry one(atleast I don't try to get a law passed requiring you to carry a gun), and if I ever have to use it to save your life atleast say thank you.

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