bigdaddy1
Regular Member
The thread about road rage got me thinking. When Wisconsin got concealed carry I had some concerns about hot tempered people that barring any legal disqualifications could now carry a gun. When I first started open carrying I was nervous about how I might react in any given situation. I remember times when working in the garage and a stuborn bolt causes my wrench to slip and I get a bloody knuckle. The wrench went flying and I'm sure there were some "naughty" words being shouted. I wondered if I would "pull" at the drop of a hat. Luckily I found this site and was able to read up on a lot of legal questions and answers as well as good advise. I have not had the need to draw yet so I count myself as very lucky in that aspect also.
I find that I am more cognicent of my emotions when I am armed. I understand that arming myself is a decision that should not be taken lightly and I have to remember that my sidearm is for defense and not a power trip.
The point of my post is that there are people with anger managment issues and they probably shouln't carry a firearm. I feel that should be self regulated but when should it become other people's responsiblity? This could mean friends and relatives or in extreme cases government intervention. Your thoughts?
I find that I am more cognicent of my emotions when I am armed. I understand that arming myself is a decision that should not be taken lightly and I have to remember that my sidearm is for defense and not a power trip.
The point of my post is that there are people with anger managment issues and they probably shouln't carry a firearm. I feel that should be self regulated but when should it become other people's responsiblity? This could mean friends and relatives or in extreme cases government intervention. Your thoughts?