F. O. G. - Fear of Guns

Many people have this dread disease - which is made worse by 'statistics' that bolster their beliefs.

Instead of the truth - that possession of gun is negatively correlated with murder.

For those whose understanding of math is a little shaky, a negative correlation is one in which, as one factor declines, the other goes up.

Like this one.

F. O. G. doesn't apply to ALL guns.

Not the GOOD kind of guns, of course.

• Those that nestle in the hips of high-priced security guards protecting the celebrities or politicians.
• Those that keep nutcases from pursuing the Elite into their homes, offices, or vacation grounds.
• Those that protect the celebrities from having physical contact with the Proles - or even asking for an autograph.
• Those that allow the Elite to wear expensive clothes and jewelry in public places.
• Those that keep them - and their families -  from being kidnapped.

No, these would be guns owned by:

• Off-duty cops, who are never truly off-duty.
• Domestic violence victims, after the last beating occurred during the time between the first punch and the time the cops showed up.
• Small business owners or their employees, depositing the day's cash in the bank after hours.
• Night-shift workers - often women - nurses, bartenders, waitresses, gas station attendants.
• People living in rural areas, more than 1/2 hour away from armed protection.

You know, the kind of people who don't need high-powered guns. Who would be able to hold off an attacker with a little 'lady' gun that could be tucked in a purse. With a gun lock on it. And biometric ID that keeps the gun from being used by anyone else. Inside a gun safe with a combination lock.

Unloaded.

Yessir, a totally SAFE situation.

Except for the victim.

I found this via an Ace of Spades mention. It's the 1st person account of how a reporter tried to buy a gun - QUICK - as a way of making it clear to the rubes just why we need gun control.

He wasn't able to actually buy one - for reasons that would appear obvious. But, not to him - he immediately comes up with alternative scenarios that PROVE that gun shops are Big Meanies Who Hate Journalists - for NO reason whatsoever.

You decide.

WARNING: The Stupid is so strong in this piece, that it might just get past your doorstop, invade your living spaces, and enstupify you, turning you into a Progressive Zombie.

You have been warned.

Creating children vs. protecting them

Thanks to a post a few days ago at Western Rifle Shooters, which revealed the Nanny-Statist mentality to me in a whole new way, I reacquainted myself with the NRA's "Eddie Eagle" four step gun-safety program. Here's where I discuss the UK's "Stay Safe," guncrime safety program. All the pertinent links can be found below the YouTube video.