The Gun

There is three indelible myths in American history regarding gun ownership. Lexington green on that cool rainy morning in April 1775 when a group of neighbors assemblied to challenge the British army attempting to enforcement of some unjust laws. The second -  the lonesome cowboy on horseback riding the open west, ever vigilant, with his rifle and pistol prepared to defend himself against rustlers and renegade Indians. The marlboro man pre-1900. Thirdly, the symbol of lawlessness, Dodge City, and what do the Earp brothers do to bring law and order to Dodge? Ban possession of firearms within the city limits. And while the Earps were no saints and would be considered law-breakers with a badge by todays standards.
Americans are conflicted about gun-possession and gun-control. I love the right to own and have my own guns. And, more importantly, buy into that idea that if the government ever goes too far or OTHERS INVADE OUR SHORES I, like my neighbors, would be ready. History books and the news are full of stories where people without their own guns are crushed by their government or a foreign power. Afterall, citizens with their own guns created this country, the United States of America, tamed the frontier, and liberated Texas and California.
Having a gun and knowing how to use it, empowers an individual like few others things . But how do we, as a society, maintain a safe and secure state when 300 million + people could all be carrying a weapon. Especially,when some are not emotionally, mentally, and socially stable, by any societal measure, to be walking about, let alone, allow to own a firearm, particularly a handgun. So let's talk straight.
Hangguns are the real issue. Yes, there are stories about the rifle-bearing nutjob shooting several people but aren't those rare. I mean on any given day, its the pistol bearing individual shooting some one, anywhere in the USA. No place is more violent on earth, at any time, than the United States.


Gun regulation is the only viable solution to the gun problem.