[at-l] RE: Off Topic-why? I don't know

[nealb at midlandstech.com (William Neal)]

That gun quote is old and goes way back in the gun community.  I think it
may have originated in the South.  I use to see it or something similar on
posters and souvenir auto-tags:  There would be an gray-bearded old
Confederate soldier saying something like that: Confederates often had their
guns confiscated after the Civil War.  The gun owners picked it up later.
 
And when I use to be into "guns" I would see it and modifications of it in
all sorts of pro-gun mags: Soldiers of Fortune, Shotgun News, and even knife
magazines.  
 
I still love guns and gun history, but I have modified my views somewhat.
Basically because some of the pro-gun views make no sense.  Who needs a
fully automatic AK-47 to hunt deer or to target practice?  As for
self-defense, a shotgun is way better than most handguns, etc.  And a good
dog is even better: One friend's dog latched on to a sensitive part of a
home invaders body.  Can y'all say OUCH!!!!  Plus too many people are not
really prepared to safely use a gun for self-defense: I know of a person who
shot a family member -- his daughter sneaking back into the house -- and he
was trained to use a gun.  And I have had cops tell me they hope they never
have to fire a gun in anger.  Combat shooting is different that regular
shooting. 
 
Besides, books give you knowledge and birth to ideas.  I have learned a lot
from books.  In fact I was a good bouncer because I could cool situations --
usually -- without resorting to violence.  You'd be amazed at how easy it is
to lead a drunk by the nose once you confuse and baffle them with BS and
facts.  And, for those who could not be lead off their path, I learned honor
has nothing to do with such situations: Hit first and in anyway possible.
Plus,   I learned about the AT from a book.  So they are a much more
dangerous weapon than a gun.
 
So...  They'll get my book when they pry it from my cold dead hand.  

[William Neal]  -----Original Message-----
From: Marsha [mailto:atrailhiker@adelphia.net]
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2003 4:14 PM
To: AT-L Mail
Cc: nealb
Subject: Off Topic-why? I don't know



Turtle quoted:
"They'll take my book when they pry it from my cold dead hand"
 
Charlton Heston, President of the NRA quoted 
"They'll take my gun when they pry it from my cold dead hand"
 
Marsha 
you gotta love it


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