tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7899901805999032914.post4648843668794789918..comments2024-01-10T03:47:34.622-08:00Comments on GRACIOUS SOUTHERN LIVING: Annie Get Your Gun...and other random musingsJudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17083048394782111088noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7899901805999032914.post-85841014519408830622016-04-28T02:10:18.922-07:002016-04-28T02:10:18.922-07:00NiceNiceShwetabloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945314996642903763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7899901805999032914.post-19220906786769206522016-02-18T18:50:12.435-08:002016-02-18T18:50:12.435-08:00It's heartbreaking to think of a young child t...It's heartbreaking to think of a young child taking their life. My cousin's daughter did ~ a beautiful young lady in college & had a spat with her boyfriend. A friend took her life too. It leaves such anguish and guilt for the survivors.<br /><br />I've had a pistol for eons. My dad gave it to me and I used to target practice when he had this large acreage. It's probably rusted by now as I haven't cleaned it (not sure how) nor have I practiced with it. A friend and I are thinking of taking a class soon. That's the only way I would feel comfortable now. Isn't it sad that our country is in such turmoil? Just seems there are so many angry & rude people and some are just wound too tight. <br /><br />Not long ago, I was at Walmart...parked my car and was getting ready to get out. I saw a van pull up and park 2-3 spaces from me. It was a man & woman and I didn't give it much thought. As I walking toward the store, the man came up to me ~ major alert! ~ and asked if I could walk over and give he and his wife directions to XYZ. I told him I didn't know where that was and hightailed it into the store! Once I was inside, I watched and they drove away. I had horrible thoughts of being kidnapped and in that van! :/ It all happened so fast that I didn't really get the license plate # or any real identifying information to share with police. I really try to be aware of who is around store entrances and in parking lots. I'm never out at night unless I'm with someone. Just a whole different world now.<br /><br />Sorry I rambled! :)<br />xo<br />Pat<br />Gypsy Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13212447439580468374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7899901805999032914.post-90953828306261578042016-02-18T02:38:30.045-08:002016-02-18T02:38:30.045-08:00I find this interesting as I live in Australia whe...I find this interesting as I live in Australia where we have strong anti gun laws, no one is legally allowed to own a gun. We still have the type of situations you mentioned - I was in the Accident and Emergency dept with my father yesterday and a guy was shouting and banging - but we don't think of reaching for a gun. I think I would deal with the situations you describe by leaving....quickly and putting myself away from the danger but it is upsetting, I found it so last night. Could I ask and you don't obviously have to answer and I am not asking to upset anyone would you, could you ever shoot someone because I guess if you have a gun then you are going to seriously consider using it. Our 2 societies are so alike and yet so different. I would love to visit your beautiful country but I am not sure about the guns. Thank you for reading. Cheers from Brisbane Australia - my name is Lindsey Back.OneEnglishLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04747109933032515147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7899901805999032914.post-15031882014807432322016-02-17T19:36:47.251-08:002016-02-17T19:36:47.251-08:00Owning a gun is your right as an American citizen....Owning a gun is your right as an American citizen. If you feel it would give you peace of mind, go for it! A class is definitely the right step. just be safe!Rebecca Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06541485910758126163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7899901805999032914.post-64213597989362828932016-02-15T16:49:39.370-08:002016-02-15T16:49:39.370-08:00I don't have a gun but I too have thought abou...I don't have a gun but I too have thought about buying one. I would definitely take the class. My son carries a gun at all times. He said he was at our mall before Christmas, in the broad daylight, and two men in a truck approached him as he was getting in his truck. They asked him if he wanted to buy a music CD that they had made. After refusing twice and finally telling them he had a pistol, they took off. Grannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422680761520353503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7899901805999032914.post-90494167724966514642016-02-15T12:38:27.375-08:002016-02-15T12:38:27.375-08:00I was so shocked and saddened to hear about your g...I was so shocked and saddened to hear about your grand daughters friend! My husband is a firefighter and has been on numerous suicide calls but seldom a child. That is the worst!!! Regarding getting a gun, I think you should if you feel unsafe. I've heard they make smaller ones for women. I have never shot one either but my husband could teach me if I got one. You can practice at the gun range too. Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16938178631385143773noreply@blogger.com