[jsarno]

Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

Which poses three questions, if the mugger's bullet killed the innocent child he (in a vast majority of cases) obtained his weapon illegally, gun control laws won't stop him.

The other question is who would you rather see die, the innocent child or the innocent mugging victim. If strict gun control laws are in place, the mugging victim won't have a firearm to protect him/herself and if he/she resists he/she would be killed by the mugger. Probably no gunfire exchange so the innocent child is safe.

The third question is sort of a follow-on to the second, say gun control laws are in place so the mugger knows most people won't have firearms to fight back and won't put up much resistance once they see his weapon, making his job easier. But what about the unarmed female who is now also a potential rape victim?

I know we can throw statistics out all day long, but at the end of the day areas which allow conceal and carry permits and have less gun regulation for law abiding citizens tend to have lower crime rates. I own firearms and although the area I live in is pretty safe, I am able to protect my family if need be, not wait for the police and morgue to show up.

Exactly...very good post. You are only hurting the legal owners who don't pose a problem.