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I don’t carry a gun…

November 13th, 2007 by Syd

Model_642_8_200 … to kill people. I carry a gun to keep from being killed.

I don’t carry a gun to scare people. I carry a gun because sometimes this world can be a scary place.

I don’t carry a gun because I’m paranoid. I carry a gun because there are real threats in the world.

I don’t carry a gun because I’m evil. I carry a gun because I have lived long enough to see the evil in the world.

I don’t carry a gun because I hate the government. I carry a gun because I understand the limitations of government.

I don’t carry a gun because I’m angry. I carry a gun so that I don’t have to spend the rest of my life hating myself for failing to be prepared.

I don’t carry a gun because my sex organs are too small. I carry a gun because I want to continue to use those sex organs for the purpose for which they were intended for a good long time to come.

I don’t carry a gun because I want to shoot someone. I carry a gun because I want to die at a ripe old age in my bed, and not on a sidewalk somewhere tomorrow afternoon.

I don’t carry a gun because I’m a cowboy. I carry a gun because, when I die and go to heaven, I want to be a cowboy.

I don’t carry a gun to make me feel like a man. I carry a gun because men know how to take care of themselves and the ones they love.

I don’t carry a gun because I feel inadequate. I carry a gun because unarmed and facing three armed thugs, I am inadequate.

I don’t carry a gun because I love it. I carry a gun because I love life and the people who make it meaningful to me.

36 Responses to “I don’t carry a gun…”

  1. on 15 Nov 2007 at 1:44 pm1 Why I Don’t Carry a Gun at Ninth Stage

    […] Syd on why he doesn’t carry a gun.  My favorite (and pretty much my reason): I don’t carry a gun because I’m angry. I carry a gun so that I don’t have to spend the rest of my life hating myself for failing to be prepared. […]

  2. on 15 Nov 2007 at 4:17 pm2 LARRY BURNS

    I DO ABSOUTELY BELIEVE, THAT THIS ARTICLE, SAYS IT ALL, IN SPADES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ONE SMART PERSON THAT HAS THE REAL BALLS TO SAY WHAT EVERYONE ELSE IS THINKING, BUT MAYBE SCARED TO SPEAK OUT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RESPECTFULLY, LBJ

  3. on 15 Nov 2007 at 5:25 pm3 LARRY BURNS

    WHAT DO YOU ( REALLY ) EXPECT FROM THOSE LYING, SCHEMING, SNEAKY BASTARD POLITICIONS, WHO TAKE OUR MONEY, PAY FOR THEIR SEX ( AGAIN WITH OUR MONEY ) & PLAY WITH POOR, DEFENSELESS LITTLE BOYS !!!!!!! PEOPLE, YOU HAD BETTER WATCH WHO YOU VOTE FOR, OR YOU WILL END UP WITH BITCHES LIKE FIENSTEIN, BOXER, PELOSI CLINTON, & MANY OTHER ONES THAT I CAN”T EVEN REMEMBER, SINCE, OH , I FORGOT, ( THAT BRADY BITCH, ) & HER DEVIAT CO-HORTS, THATS WHERE WE ARE ON OUR WAY TOO, UNLESS YOU ARE NOT AFRAID TO STAND UP ( & BE COUNTED !!! ) JUST VOTE AGAIN FOR HER DEVIAT PALS LIKE SHUMER, KENNEDY; CLINTON, CONYERS OF MICHIGAN, ( ARE THOSE PEOPLE IN NEW YORK, THAT EVEN VOTED FOR THAT LOUSEY BLOOMBURG & SO MANY, MANY OTHERS !!! EITHER YOU ARE GOOFY OR DON”T GIVE A DAMN OR TRULY DO NOT EVEN KNOW BETTER !!!!!!! JUST GO AHEAD & VOTE FOR THAT LYING BITCH, HILLERY CLINTON, WHO IS JUST OR MORE SNEAKY THAN HER OLD MAN , OR HAVE SOME OF YOU FOLKS FORGOT ALREADY !!!!!!!!! WAKE UP FOLKS OR WE WILL HAVE NOTHING & THE POLITICIANS, WHO LINED THEIR POCKETS ( WITH OUR MONEY ) WILL END UP WITH FAT, (SELF VOTED FOR ) PENSIONS & BIG HEALTH CARE PLANS ( AT NO COST TO THEM, BUT “” US “” !!! WE WILL END UP WITH NOTHING, EVEN WORSE THAN HITLER EVER THOUGHT TO BE OR WAS!!! YEP, JACK BOOTED THUGS & NO GOOD POLITICIANS !!! ONE HELL OF A MIX !!! TOO BAD THAT MR. BRADY TOOK THAT BULLET, INSTEAD OF HIS OLD LADY, WHO IS CAUSING THIS CRAP WITH HER BUDDY, THAT NO GOOD BASTARD, SCHUMER !!! THROUGH HISTORY, ALOT OF BULLETS WENT INTO THE WRONG PEOPLE !!! SO YOU, OR SOME OF YOU, WHO IN THEIR LITTLE MINDS, THINK I AM PISSED AT THE WHOLE WORKS & YOU KNOW WHAT , SOME OF YOU SPINELESS SHEEP SHOULD ( TRULY KNOW ) THAT I AM TALKING ABOUT THEM !!!!!!!!!! IF THE TERRORISTS TRULY WANT GOOD TARGETS, TAKE A HARD, LONG LOOK AT SOME OF THOSE SCHEEMERS & ANTI-GUNNERS IN CONGRESS OR THE SENATE !!! SAD TO SAY, BUT IT WOULD BE A LONG LIST………….NOW, IF SOME OF YOU POOR FOLKS TOOK OFFENSE AT WHAT I HAVE SAID, THEN GET OFF YOUR FAT ASS’s & DO SOMETHING ( FOR A BIG CHANGE ) RESPECTFULLY, LARRY OH, BY THE WAY ,YES, I ( DO VOTE) & AM A TWO TOUR VIETNAM VET. YOU SHEEP, NEED NOT APPLY !!! ONLY SHEEPDOGS ALLOWED, OR WOLF”S !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  4. on 15 Nov 2007 at 5:47 pm4 Clay

    Thanks Syd. I needed that.

  5. on 15 Nov 2007 at 10:21 pm5 joe carpenter

    And the congregation said, “Amen.”

  6. on 16 Nov 2007 at 1:56 pm6 Snowflakes in Hell » Blog Archive » Why I Don’t Carry a Gun

    […] Great post from Syd. […]

  7. on 16 Nov 2007 at 3:36 pm7 Warthog

    This is so cool, I’m going to copy and paste it on my blog. With credit of course.

  8. on 17 Nov 2007 at 4:15 pm8 Noel

    I carry a gun because of all the reasons above and the fact that I live in California… The one state where there are not enough squirrels to take care of all the “nuts” and you tell me that I can’t carry a gun…Ya Right! I think that everybody {California and elsewhere} should carry a gun. They can’t stop us all, and there would be a big drop in crime… We should be building more shooting ranges instead of prisons. If you want to get rid of crime in this country then the government should be teaching law-a-biding citizens how to shoot… No! not our military… These are kids that are robots that are taught to kill. It’s a little bid different in a suburban area where you actually have to think before you draw your weapon…

  9. on 17 Nov 2007 at 4:31 pm9 Al Yates

    Syd; I agree completely. I made my mind up around 36 years ago that if I could carry every minute of every day for the rest of my life and never use my gun I’d die happy. But I WILL have one. Thanks for saying that piece so well for all of us;Regards;Al

  10. on 17 Nov 2007 at 5:46 pm10 Gary S. Champe, aka Bear

    Syd…You nailed it my friend…reasons…all fully understandable and without reservation.

    I’d like to see some of these anti-gun gurus’ have to deal with this little write-up. In other words…discredit your reasons for carrying a gun…they can’t…and if they try…it proves they live in an all-together different world.

    Thanks Syd!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Now…with your permission…I would like to put this on the 1911 group…or…better yet…you do it.

    Gary

  11. on 17 Nov 2007 at 7:37 pm11 Kentucky Jones

    I sincerely thank God there are still people around who CAN think, and DO, and also have such wonderful talent in expressing their thoughts to the rest of us. I saw a sign in front of a church in Lexington several years ago that said: “Truth is ever scarce, however the supply seems to always exceed the demand.” Excellent, excellent words…and I thank you for them. JAJ

  12. on 17 Nov 2007 at 8:25 pm12 Bird Dog

    WELL SAID, as usual, Syd. Thanks brother!

    Bird Dog

  13. on 18 Nov 2007 at 8:44 am13 Lifer6237

    Says it ALL,that is why I keep my LEOSA permit, nuff said

  14. on 18 Nov 2007 at 9:44 am14 Al Robbins

    Absolutely excellent. I would add:

    I don’t carry a gun to do a cop’s job. I carry a gun because a cop may not be available when I need him to save my life.

    I don’t carry a gun because I’m looking for trouble. I carry a gun to defend my life from the trouble that may find me.

  15. on 18 Nov 2007 at 10:51 am15 Hal von Luebbert

    I carry a gun because my I was reared by people who taught me that to be free meant making the price of taking my freedom too high for anyone to pay. The same people taught me - beginning at age four - to be both totally responsible about guns and good enough with them to shoot small objects out of the air. By sixteen years of age, I had learned and been shown that everywhere someone like me went, the place was safer for my being there. Once I had for the fourth time stopped a serious crime (in that case, a gang rape), I had no doubt that it was true. I carry a gun, and train daily to assue that I am good enough with it, because it is the responsible thing to do - just as my grandfather taught me.

  16. on 18 Nov 2007 at 1:19 pm16 William E. Galbreath

    Syd, the more you write, the more gifted you become with expression in words. You have said what many of us attempt to explain, but, in an eloquent manner which is not so fierce.

    Thank you,

    Bill

  17. on 18 Nov 2007 at 3:36 pm17 James S. Horton

    Excellent — I only wish I could enumerate the reasons as well as you have. I have also noted Al Robbins’ two additions and I consider them to be absolutlely correct. I live in California where the interpetation regarding the issueance of a CCW permit varies to the point that many of us simply can not obtain a permit regardless of our back ground; history as a good citizen; military service; income or anything else. Just try to get a CCW permit in Sacramento County, CA. Gun owners and retired military need a focus provided by a person of national recognition to convince all of the folks who are too busy to vote to realign their priorities.

    Regards to all,

    Jim

  18. on 18 Nov 2007 at 9:02 pm18 Frankie B.

    Larry Burns nailed it on the head. As long as Americans stupidly continue voting those bastards into office again and again, we stand to lose. Stupid American are too busy worshiping the false gods of Hollywood and DO NOT KNOW what the hell is going on in this nation of ours.

    Happy and safe Thanksgiving.

    Merry Christmas

    Happy Channukah

    Happy New Year

  19. on 18 Nov 2007 at 10:04 pm19 Robert "Big Mac" MacKenzie

    Syd– You’ve done it again. It’s people like you, and the rest of the people who have taken the time to write to you that I am STILL proud to be an AMERICAN. I have carried since I first became a Baltimore Cop in 1958, Retired in 1992 and still carry every time I leave the house. There are too many armed ass—es around these days that make me carry for ’safety sakes’. I do intend to guard the lives of my family and friends whenever I can.. Thanks also to Larry Burnes…

    Thanks again; The Big Mac

  20. on 19 Nov 2007 at 2:03 am20 Jerry Smith

    Outstanding!

    Thank You,

    Jerry D. Smith

  21. on 19 Nov 2007 at 10:37 am21 Bill Anderson

    Syd, just another reason that I always look forward to your emails so much. You said it all. Now if we could just get the message out to an even wider audience. - Bill

  22. on 20 Nov 2007 at 7:32 pm22 yancey burns

    This was beautiful and so true.

  23. on 21 Nov 2007 at 8:53 am23 Jason

    Syd, this does sum it up very nice.

    What I don’t understand is this. And I’m new to this whole thing here so bare with me. Why isn’t this more main stream? Where is the push to put this in the American public’s face? Why are we posting on blog sites that Senators and Congressman don’t read? And the biggest question of them all is where is the NRA? Why aren’t the tackling this on a state by state basis to make this talk a reality?

    Like I said before I’m new to all of this and I’m still doing a lot of research but it doesn’t seem like we are organized enough. When I Google concealed weapons the first real website is Wikipedia, then a Florida State website then the Brady Campaign why is this.? Why isn’t the NRA the top of the search. My firm belief is If we were better organized it wouldn’t matter who was in office our voices and our votes would make it possible.

    Just my thoughts.

    Jason

  24. on 21 Nov 2007 at 2:02 pm24 FlyingBrianT

    Very well put Syd. Written with your undeniable sensabilaties in a clear spoken voice. You helped me purchase my first sidearm, as well as discussed issues such as reloading and conceal carry with me. Thanks for the imput over the years.
    Oh yeah I found a job in the business.

  25. on 21 Nov 2007 at 8:06 pm25 Zeke

    When seconds count, the police are only minutes away!

  26. on 27 Nov 2007 at 3:57 pm26 Dustin

    Excellent article. I could not have said it better myself!

  27. on 09 Dec 2007 at 11:47 am27 Spite a liberal.. Smite a hippie!! » Blog Archive » I don’t carry a gun…

    […] h/t - Syd; Front Sight, Press […]

  28. on 11 Dec 2007 at 1:16 pm28 John Cook

    I carry a GUN because I would hate to get shot for lack of shooting back!

  29. on 11 Dec 2007 at 2:23 pm29 Martin-Oo neh gah Yo na (White Bear) in Tsalagi, Cherokee

    A warrior prays for peace, while preparing for war. I am Tsalagi, a Vietnam era vet, totally disabled, and gunsmith.
    “We are no longer training our children, especially our young men, to deal with pain, defeat, and discomfort with a brave heart and stoic spirit. We seem to think that by removing consequences for their actions we are actually benefiting them. They do not build true character based on trial and effort.
    When there is no pain, no death, no challenge, no struggle, there will be no courage, no perseverance, no adversity, and no disapointment we will lose the best part of being human. When we structure our life and society devoid of every human challenge there will be no courage no perseverence, no honor, no campassion, no caring and no commitment. We will have lost the best parts of who we are because we will have let our fear steal them from us. We will no longer need each other and this will be the greatest tragedy.
    Being a warrior means being committed to making the greatest sacrifice and also committing the ultimate act. The gentleman warrior must take responsibility for his actions and use his power for the good of society and his fellow human beings. As the old samurai saying goes, “To kill when it is right to kill and die when it is right to die!” In a similar vien, the code of the Samurain warrior-king stated that he was to act as the shepherd of his people. The role of the warrior as a stabalizing influence in civilized society and protector of the weak is as old as civilization itself.”
    author unknown.

  30. on 12 Dec 2007 at 11:01 am30 James Dudley

    Great thought, I carry a gun because I am not crazy but there to many that are, I live in Colorado, do I need to say more

  31. on 13 Dec 2007 at 9:47 am31 T.J. Ponsetti

    Too make a long story short, I was shot twice with a 357 magnum by someone who said he loved me. Yea right almost loved me too death. I was shot in the chest and thru the left hand trying too grab the gun. I am now ready too buy my own gun. The perpetrator only got 15 years and said he would be back too finish the job. He will be getting out soon. Guess what folks guns don’t kill people, people kill people!!!!!! It’s the choices made by people who own guns.

  32. on 15 Dec 2007 at 3:29 pm32 Henry Bowman

    I think it’s all spot on, except maybe for this one:

    “I don’t carry a gun because I’m a cowboy. I carry a gun because, when I die and go to heaven, I want to be a cowboy.”

    Huh?

    Not only do I not understand this sentiment, but I have to ask, why wait? If you want to be a cowboy, come on out to Wickenburg, where you can enjoy being one even BEFORE you die. Aside from the requisite horses, cows, and ranches, which we have plenty of, permit-free open carry is not only legal here but common.

    P.S.: We also have our share of keyboard cowboys who sling bytes all week and ride and rope for fun on weekends.

  33. on 16 Dec 2007 at 10:28 pm33 Kenny D

    I carry a gun because the sheep need me to do so! To quote someone else, I’d rather be judged by 12…than carried by six. Written from a Pro-American sector of California.

  34. on 09 Apr 2008 at 7:46 pm34 kudo

    i carry a gun so im not attacked and left for dead “again” . that wont happen again BECAUSE i carry a gun……..

  35. on 30 Apr 2008 at 4:12 pm35 Mushy

    Amen brother!

    I carry ’cause I likes it!

  36. on 18 May 2008 at 5:44 pm36 Mike Szudarek

    Perfect

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