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Skelton-Cline wants laws for private citizens to bear arms

- said there is an imbalance where only the criminals are armed
‘Honestly Speaking’ Talkshow host Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called for robust law reforms in the Virgin Islands, that will give private citizens the right to carry a gun as a means to protect themselves against crime and criminal elements in the territory. Photo: VINO/File
According to Claude O. Skelton-Cline, law reforms would allow private persons to carry concealed weapons similar to the one in photograph. Photo: Internet Source
According to Claude O. Skelton-Cline, law reforms would allow private persons to carry concealed weapons similar to the one in photograph. Photo: Internet Source
Calling for more law reforms, Skelton-Cline tasked VI legislators in the House of Assembly (HoA) to deal with the issue, 'if the current laws that we have on our books is not suited for the 21st century and the challenges that we face,' he said the laws would need to be reformed. Photo: GIS/File.
Calling for more law reforms, Skelton-Cline tasked VI legislators in the House of Assembly (HoA) to deal with the issue, 'if the current laws that we have on our books is not suited for the 21st century and the challenges that we face,' he said the laws would need to be reformed. Photo: GIS/File.
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – ‘Honestly Speaking’ talk show host Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called for robust law reforms to give private citizens in the Virgin Islands (VI) the right to carry a gun as a means to protect themselves against criminal elements in the territory.

The calls were made moments ago during a special Wednesday, April 21, 2021, edition of his Honestly Speaking show on ZBVI 780 AM and come on the heels of a woman being fatally shot during a robbery at her residence in Paraquita Bay on April 18, 2021.

‘Only the criminal got the guns’ – Skelton Cline

"It’s a situation where only the criminals got the guns, but law-abiding citizens who need to protect their family, some of whom have businesses are being denied the capacity, the ability to carry a licensed firearm,” the man of the cloth said.

Skelton-Cline, a business owner and local clergyman, also questioned why criminals are allowed to have guns in the VI but business owners cannot have guns.

He further called on the National Security Council to address the issue and make moves to bring crime under control.

“How is it that we allow in a country for just the criminals to have guns and there are no real means by which people can protect themselves?” he asked.

“You mean to tell me somebody come into your business, into your home, you have no means… and if you have a firearm of any sort and you seek to defend yourself and then go to the Magistrate or the Judge, then the Judge is prosecuting you for having an unlicensed firearm?” Skelton-Cline asked rhetorically.

Legislators tasked to reform laws against crime

Calling for more criminal law reforms, he tasked legislators in the House of Assembly (HoA) to deal with the issue, “if the current laws that we have on our books are not suited for the 21st century and the challenges that we face,” he said the laws would need to be reformed.

“We cannot remain as sitting sucks in the country where the innocent continues to suffer and in so many instances lose their lives. It's unacceptable,” the man of the cloth said.

79 Responses to “Skelton-Cline wants laws for private citizens to bear arms”

  • When will humans learn (21/04/2021, 19:45) Like (84) Dislike (19) Reply
    This is a terrible idea. more guns more shootings.... and the police gonna be quick on their triggers if they think that we might have a glock. We need solutions but this one isn't a good one.
    • Firearms and Air Guns (Amendment) Act, 2015 (21/04/2021, 20:52) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
      Refer to Part 2 below (There are businessmen who have license firearms and a permit to carry):

      16A. Prohibited Firearms or Ammunition

      (1) Subject to this Act, a person shall not use, purchase, acquire or have in his or her possession, import or export, carry, manufacture, supply or offer to supply to another, be concerned in the supplying to another, of any of the weapons specified in the Third Schedule.1

      (2) The Governor, acting on the advice of the National Security Council, may exempt any person or class of persons from the provisions of this section.
      • Wild west (22/04/2021, 07:30) Like (10) Dislike (3) Reply
        Maybe it could lead to a whole new sector of tourism " Wild West adventure trips" .....come experience the wild BVI amongst outlaws and gunfighters. See how many of your family make it home with you.
    • party time (22/04/2021, 07:24) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
      Perfect solution. We can't control the guns we have now so, let everyone have one.

      These police can not even get these scooter kids under control.....do we really expect them to solve murders and control guns ?
  • Tadow (21/04/2021, 19:48) Like (21) Dislike (36) Reply
    I agree 100% the time has come to fight fire with fire. If we are not armed legally, we will do it the other way. You can bet your last dollar on that.
    • @tadow (21/04/2021, 21:52) Like (2) Dislike (6) Reply
      I fully agree people should be armed legally but in 2021 with options not with guns with live ammo.
    • Yup (22/04/2021, 07:58) Like (12) Dislike (3) Reply
      Works really well in America doesn't it. Idiot! The population of Tortola is killed every year from guns im the US and you come out with this crap!?
  • The ting start now (21/04/2021, 19:49) Like (32) Dislike (3) Reply
    All hell break loose
  • Erm... (21/04/2021, 19:51) Like (46) Dislike (3) Reply
    Because this works so well in the states...

    Surely you would just be making it easier for criminals to get hold of firearms.
  • Lucifer (21/04/2021, 19:56) Like (50) Dislike (5) Reply
    Yes I think we only need to look at the US which has absolutely no crime or shootings as a result of allowing citizens to own guns...
    More guns means easier for people to get shot in moments of temper and the criminals will be more likely to carry guns if they think their potential victims have them. Also I must have missed the part in the BVI laws that says criminals are allowed to carry guns. Claude is really outdoing himself with this crackpot idea
  • Idiot (21/04/2021, 20:01) Like (47) Dislike (3) Reply
    During 2021 the BVI has suffered 4 murders and the USVI 18 murders. The murder rate (per 10,000 population) in the USVI is more than 50% higher than the BVI. If you want more murders then allow people to carry firearms.
  • chosen (21/04/2021, 20:04) Like (92) Dislike (2) Reply
    And you all believe that man is a man of God send help
    • @chosen (21/04/2021, 21:57) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
      pastor sussss indulging in vanity always in the limelight a man like him should know his purpose
    • @chosen (21/04/2021, 22:11) Like (38) Dislike (0) Reply
      I think he is disgraceful, not because someone wakes up in the morning and desires to be on a pulpit means that Jesus called them to that service. They serve themselves, and their own dark appetite! Many will be surprised at the worth of their dark lives. The church system feeds the bellies of these dark wolves, and this is why the system must fall and be rebuilt in the fashion Jesus intended it to be. My advice to them...repent before the judgement of God falls on them!
      • @ “@ chosen” (22/04/2021, 06:59) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
        That sums it up!

        Every time he comes on I stop watch the fake preaching theatrics.
    • Lily Ann (22/04/2021, 08:06) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
      I long time threw out the notion that he's a "Pastor"
  • chosen (21/04/2021, 20:07) Like (21) Dislike (0) Reply
    The criminals have illegal guns you f%%%%%%%l they don't allow to have them them
  • son of the soil (21/04/2021, 20:19) Like (24) Dislike (22) Reply
    Them island people will shoot us all, HELL NO!
    • Guns up (21/04/2021, 22:45) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      Son of wah soil??? I bet you a island man.....you a wanna be...sounds gud bang bang!!!
      • @Guns up (22/04/2021, 14:07) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Nah. A Just an old slimy pale envious with the progress Black people are making and wanting to divide us white bouye is who posting that rubbish.
  • lol (21/04/2021, 20:20) Like (31) Dislike (2) Reply
    AND HE NEEDS A MUZZLE
  • mah (21/04/2021, 20:24) Like (72) Dislike (34) Reply
    Claude O. Skelton-Cline, I am with you a 110 percent. if these criminals knew that homeowners and businesses were loaded they will think twice before they try to rob you or break into your home. Like you said the criminals have guns and the law-abiding citizens who need to protect their families, some of whom have businesses are being denied the capacity, the ability to carry a licensed firearm we have got to start fighting fire with fire. We need to do something. The Premier bodyguards carry guns what happens to the rest of the citizens who are at risk.
    • jah know (22/04/2021, 06:35) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      Only thinking them criminals would do is thinking to shoot 1st then robbing you after. And they'll come with bigger guns knowing you probably armed too. They'll kill you before you get a chance to defend yourself.
  • no pow pow (21/04/2021, 20:25) Like (35) Dislike (0) Reply
    it will be ra ta ta ta ta ta
  • Sue (21/04/2021, 20:36) Like (9) Dislike (18) Reply
    I am in favor of private citizens bearing arms to protect themselves and their homes. I am not in favor of bearing assault weapons/military style weapons.
  • Okay but- (21/04/2021, 20:39) Like (81) Dislike (0) Reply
    While this sounds good in theory, we all know once firearms are being legally imported for licensed persons, underhanded selling to unlicensed persons and criminals is inevitable. Next.
  • police (21/04/2021, 20:41) Like (3) Dislike (17) Reply
    Paster you are so right, make firearms licenses for businesses owners, as long you past a background check and you are train whit the firearms, people are sitting ducks in the BVI, people talk nonsense when they don’t know , the BVI are a no nature little secret no , at least the police will have a better idea who is arm.
  • Business Owner (21/04/2021, 20:45) Like (12) Dislike (26) Reply
    I am geared up to fight fire with fire. After the lady was gun down in her home, I went and purchase a illegal firearm off the street to protect myself. I know guns is illegal in the BVI, but I did what I had to do.
  • Ye god (21/04/2021, 20:59) Like (24) Dislike (0) Reply
    You think guns are the answer? More guns?
  • chosen (21/04/2021, 21:05) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply
    Son of the soil you illetrate fool you are from an island j@ckkk@$$$%
    • HMMM (21/04/2021, 21:40) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
      @ chosen ; Dont pay that bisch any mind, cus empty barrel always make the most noise...they always mention the ISLAND PEOPLE because we are IMPORTANT... so just leave that bisch let em talk.
  • Citizen (21/04/2021, 21:20) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Shame on you ! So you agree That you are not capable of controlling crime in a small island and let people take care of themselves! Then no need for you there
  • .... (21/04/2021, 21:50) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    No. Not more guns that will change our whole atmosphere and create antisocial fear to kill the community spirit.

    We need education. People don’t know their rights and we have a mentally that inflicting harm upon a robber is seen as probably putting YOU in jail.

    People don’t know what they can or can’t do to safe guard themselves nor is any official advocating sensible methods of self defense all they will say is leave it to the police continue being helpless

    This is not natural for human beings to be defenseless.

    The contradiction is the idea of a gun as a first & last step fix all is a infantile nuclear solution which shows our disconnection with the idea of security and sensible solutions.

    Fact is the police come afterwards they can’t protect you in the moment.

    If an intruder enters a home you have to be proactive not reactive and at their mercy on your property.

    We are not ready for guns we don’t even have the mindset to encourage or scale up self defense that will deter incapacitate and may kill but probably won’t, unlike a gun.

    Let the experts fill us in on solutions. We can get rid of the guns if police get serious on how and who brings them in.

    People can’t drive properly and we want them to have guns. Registered guns kill innocent people too. we can’t handle a mass shooting seriously.

    Is hard not to attack his character as a pastor he makes me wonder what that word means.
  • Man oh Man (21/04/2021, 21:59) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Whenever whoever goes up the hill for the lady killing, and I do believe they are close to making a arrest, the prisoners is waiting for them. The most hardcore gangsters will flip out if someone shot their mother in the head and kill her. Someone shoot my mother in the head, I will loose it.
  • Vladimir Putin (21/04/2021, 22:14) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    The man got to be crazy. I could come in and get rid of all the gun boy in the territory. I just need the okay from the leaders.
  • jhgjhgjghj (21/04/2021, 22:24) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
  • To The Point (21/04/2021, 22:25) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Since this thing happen, before I step out my house to go to work I find myself scanning outside the window to see if someone is outside my house before I open my door. That is how shook up I am.
  • Rubber Duck (21/04/2021, 22:37) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    What an idiot .

    USA , guns easily available Deaths from guns 2017, 39,773

    UK, guns very hard to get, illegal. Deaths from guns 2017, 29.
  • @ CSC (21/04/2021, 22:40) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well HALLELUIAH it looks like that vaccine
    Gorne to he head A bible in one hand and a 357 in the other / AMEN
  • ... (22/04/2021, 00:28) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    Been a victim of robbery, have the contact worry of a car following you every night... Call the police for the FREE service and they say that you have to pay.. robbers think you leave cash inside they cause more damage that what they came looking for...go home with the cash it’s a risk..every attempt makes the insurance richer.. WE NEED THIS
  • Proactive (22/04/2021, 01:15) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    And less reactive. We’re tryimg to get rid of the guns not bring more. They need a serious crackdown on guns and drugs. Find the problem get rid of it don’t bring more.
  • Good Advisor (22/04/2021, 03:21) Like (8) Dislike (6) Reply
    ALLOW BOTH BUSINESS AND PRIVATE TO BEAR ARMS, BECAUSE PRIVATE CITIZENS ARE JUST AS VULNERABLE AS BUSINESS CITIZENS. EACH PERSON HAS A RIGHT TO SELF DEFENCE. HOW ELSE COULD IT BE CALLED SELF DEFENCE IF WHEN A MATTER AND DEATH SITUATION ARISE YOU HAVE NO DEFENCE, BUT THE CRIMINALS DO? GIVE TO PRIVATE CITIZENS THE RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS, BUT MAKE THEM FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR HOW THEY USE THEIR ARMS. IN A SITUATION WHEN A POLICE IS NOT PRESENT TO HELP A POTENTIAL VICTIM SHOULD NOT THE POTENTIAL VICTIM BE ALLOWED TO DEFEND SELF AND FAMILY? SHOULD NOT A CRIMINAL KNOW THAT HIS OR HER LIFE IS ALSO AT RISK? WHY DO COWS HAVE HORNS? WHY DO TORNY TREES HAVE TORNS ETC. SELF DEFENCE IS A GOD GIVEN TO MAN AND MOST CREATURES.
    GOD IS NOT AGAINST ARMS. HE IS AGAINST SIN.
    ON THIS ONE CSC IS RIGHT. LIFE IS PRECIOUS TO ALL. CRIMINAL NEED TO ACCEPT THIS TRUTH ONE WAY OR THE OTHER.
  • Not Private citizens (22/04/2021, 05:35) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Don't agree with giving Private citizens carrying around fire Arms,, .The BVI will be come
  • Something to think about (22/04/2021, 05:39) Like (7) Dislike (40) Reply
    I think serious and responsible business owners should be given serious and favorable consideration.. . Not Private individual,,We will become Western movie Town...
  • Ammo (22/04/2021, 05:48) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Guns are useless without ammunition. Stop producing bullets.
  • Really? (22/04/2021, 06:24) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    The things coming out of this man's mouth. He had to run back here after Chicago. Lord!
  • omg (22/04/2021, 07:06) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    LORD ooooo have MERCY this man is a disgrace to the church the Bible in one hand and a gun in the other. thou shalt not kill brother .why are you still preaching anyway. and be so miserable may God help you !!!!
  • Jay (22/04/2021, 07:18) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    No this is not the route to go, introducing guns into the community has no positive effect, everything changes even the way we are policed. Let's not get narrow minded but continue to see the bigger picture. We cannot even police scooters how are we going to police guns. Legalizing guns would turn out exactly like the scooters and within a year everyone will be calling everyweek to ban guns again.
  • SURVIVAL (22/04/2021, 07:28) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    Enough is enough, i support you Claude. A man is responsible fir the safety of his family and should be equipped with the necessary tools to enable him to do so. Imagine looking out your window and seeing 2 mask men tin your yard trying to get into your house and all you can do is shout or call the police. They ignore you , comes in and hold your entire family at gun point . They rape your wife or daughter while they force you to watch or even worse shoots one of them.For me its a no brainer, I rather be judge by tweve than to be carried by six.
  • Shaft (22/04/2021, 07:38) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    that imposter seems to have forgotten that he cannot fool GOD • and everytime we have a murder , we get a lot HOLLERING for a couple of days and then its business as usual , it ain't just start to happen and lots of people KNOWS who the perpetrators are BUT PLAYING SILENCE OF THE LAMBS • csc is just trying to relevant as usual . after all he was given a platform to Express his SKILLS
  • FEO GOMEZ (22/04/2021, 07:38) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    I waiting for this! I have no criminal record my application will be in for the Dirty Harry.
  • no guns (22/04/2021, 08:00) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    get raid of these guns.
  • LilyAnn (22/04/2021, 08:04) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Baring Arms with no gun training is a recipe for disaster Mr Cline. Please be quiet if you dont have nothing constructive to say
  • unreal (22/04/2021, 08:05) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    For we wrestle not against flesh and blood. But the weapons of our warfare are not carnal. It is leaders like CSC who are the cause of the state this territory is in. Sowing seeds of mammon into society and sprouting roots of evil. If my people who are called by my name shall humble themselves and pray, seek my face, turn from their wicked ways, then.......

    Clearly he knows the laws as little as he knows the bible. The laws already provide that anyone can apply to be exempt from the restriction of having a gun.
  • BS! (22/04/2021, 08:59) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    CSC says a LOT of stupid things but this is by far the stupidest. The ignorance of this man knows no bounds.
  • Criminals (22/04/2021, 09:10) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Criminals are not legal to carry guns. And dont think that by owning a gun and having a license to hold one guarantee you getting to use it if needs arise for such. Having a gun you can get killed with it on you and never get the chance to pull it. What needs to happen is that when these scumbags wanna be idiots caught redhanded they need to be treated like the worst animals bundled in a cell of 2x2 space where they cannot stretched out just a peep hole fed with stale bread not even water to wash it down s..t and smell each others sh.t and complete darkness. Lawyers need to stop their crap about they are bread winners first time offenders and have young baby on the way they should have thought about all these things until these scumbags hit someone close to them they not going to get serious with this thing. It needs to stop.( I dont know this lady never seen her but i feel it to the core just sad). And this is why i am speaking justice for this lady that was killed by these idlers. Justice justice we want justice
  • Swiss (22/04/2021, 09:26) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    If a person wants to own a gun then join the national defence force for 4 years, get properly trained in the active military to participate in one of the never ending wars around the globe. If you don't get killed then retire from active service and join the local reserve service for the rest of your life with the governments permission to own, maintain and use a specific type of gun when activated by the government during a crisis!
  • lol (22/04/2021, 09:48) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    I COULD PICTURE THE CLINES UP ON THE PULPIT WITH GUNS IN THEIR WAIST
  • ?? (22/04/2021, 09:55) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    So the good Pastor is telling us praying doesn't help, we should instead get guns? That's interesting! So what is he preaching on Sunday? Is he lying to his flock?
    • Be Observant (23/04/2021, 00:56) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Who Ever Goes To Church And Sit And Listen To Him They All Going The Same Place Together...Leave It Up To GOD!! Remember They Got To Answer To GOD About The Wicked Things They Do That Ruin Peace, Charity & Unity Among His People...
  • and guess what (22/04/2021, 09:55) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    He will put the shooting range fish bay on his family property for a humongous fee
  • robocop (22/04/2021, 10:42) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Maybe he is onto something, the BVI's new economic boom can come from gun manufacturing and gangster tourism. Combined with the weed farms and the drag racing strip, gangsters from all over the world can come here to practice their skills at dealing dope and drive by shooting
  • musa (22/04/2021, 11:37) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Best news 4 the week
  • wd (22/04/2021, 12:45) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    @Lucifer, You wake up to the sound of someone breaking into your house almost 100% 0f the criminals have guns, what are you going to do to protect you and your family? Call the police well that's a joke because if they do come by the time they get there you and your family could be history. If criminals knew that businesses and homeowners had guns they will think before they try to rob you. Not everyone should have a gun there are ways to control the guns from getting in the criminal's hands legally, No gun shops in the BVI you must have a license in order to purchase a firearm once your order gets in the BVI it Must be registered. Most of these criminals behave the way they do because they know that there is no stopping them if they have a gun and you don't. The first time it happens to you or your family you will think differently. When I lived in the USA I had a licensed firearm it never left my home. I don't believe we should have a license to carry it but I do believe we should be able to have a licensed firearm to protect ourselves and our families.
    • Lucifer (22/04/2021, 13:36) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      You have sort of answered your own point. If there are ways to control guns from getting into criminal hands then what is the need for everyone to have guns for? Criminals will be more heavily tooled up if they think you have guns and more likely to shoot first before robbing you anyways. Private guns here would turn the place into little Jamaica with wannabe gangsters trying to show had bad they are
  • Not USA Sir (22/04/2021, 13:28) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    When will this man stop importing USA culture to our Territory. We have our own culture...we are The Virgin Islands...we are not a Territory of the USA...please stop it...please. if he so in love with USA culture...he knows what to do...but don't bring it here.
  • taxman (22/04/2021, 13:32) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply

    I look forward to the fair and balanced community reaction when a white expat shoot a black burglar in self defence.

  • Phil Macracken (22/04/2021, 14:07) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    What BS is this I’m reading?! Really you cannot be serious.
    Impose a 20k fine for anyone found with a gun —look how the US have created a huge problem with people being killed every day due to gun violence. This would add to crime not help it one bit.
    High school shootings, armed robbery’s, wanna be punks running wild...
    A man of God!. Best joke I’ve heard in a long time.
  • taxman (22/04/2021, 14:16) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    I look forward to balanced reaction when an expat shoots dead a local burglar.
  • Arabian (22/04/2021, 15:40) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Then the gangsters can tell those who wants to purchase a gun where to get one.
  • Norris Turnbull (22/04/2021, 16:01) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Some of you ne ef d to separate the man from his religious calling. He has a right to his personal opinions. The time has passed where oastroe were silent on social issues here in these virgin islands. Like the governor. They only used to be seen on Queen parade day.
  • @ mah (22/04/2021, 16:13) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Having a gun is one thing being ambushed is another thing / looks like we have another Jim Jones on our hands or in our midst
  • Tami (22/04/2021, 22:22) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    A gun in hand is better than a cop on the phone.
  • Sick a yo (22/04/2021, 22:25) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Boy Skelton-Cline shut yuh trap strupzzz bu’ guns
  • Be Observant (23/04/2021, 01:01) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    No Churches Should Be Asking For Offerings Neither...Did The Lord Invented MONEY!!! What Do You Guys Even Preach At Church..These Churches Full Up Of Fake People Only Pretending And I Wouldn't Go Sit Among Them...I Can Pray Anywhere, Anytime Doesn't Matter The Lord Going Hear Me Still...
  • Mary (23/04/2021, 12:47) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    If you have no willingness to defend yourself fine, that however does not give you the right to impose your values on those who are. How is a 120lb woman supposed to defend herself and children against an attack? Call the police? When seconds count the police are only minutes away.....at best. Those who have never suffered a violent assault, and worse, in the sanctity of their own home have no idea what they bloviate over. By God's mercy I pray you or your children never have to live through that to understand what self protection means for a woman. A pox on you cowards who would prefer the vulnerable be disarmed, you have no right!
    • @ Mary (24/04/2021, 15:25) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      there is more available in 2021 than a gun to protect yourself and if you are so concerned your home should have dogs and an alarm system.

      People say self defense and first they jump to is a gun but you won’t educate yourself otherwise.
  • Mary (25/04/2021, 14:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    100% You should have an alarm and dogs, however those are only warning systems, nothing more, to think otherwise is providing yourself with a false sense of security. And don't assume you will be up against a single assailant, cowards work in teams/groups, they're not there to give you the advantage, they're there to take it from you. As a woman relying on alarms/dogs/pepper spray/martial arts is foolish, anyone experienced in real world violence will agree, awareness of your surroundings and proper training with a firearm are your only chance at surviving a real attack. Stop thinking ideologically, the imaginary world is biased to you surviving, reality is a brick in the face when you least expect it. If you're not prepared for that you'll be in for the shock of your life when you least expect it.


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