Ongoing Argument

Well, I knew the time would come but wasn't sure when. Yesterday while at a trade show having nothing to do with guns, the discussion came up about the current gun control debate.
The lady asked why anyone would need those military style weapons. To which I replied, "Do you know what the weapons are that are up for discussion?" She stared at me blankly and really didn't have a response.  I felt maybe her argument was going to be plucked straight from some newscast.

She then asked my why anyone needs those high capacity magazines. I explained to her that my pistol holds 17 rounds per clip. And I asked why 7 rounds makes such a difference? She really didn't have a reply. I was willing to listen to her response and try to understand why it was a problem for her. But I was beginning to get the feeling that she was maybe merely repeating what she's heard on TV more than really understanding the situation or at least investigating on her own.

I believe to each their own. If you fear guns because you only associate them with the tragic times then you are maybe you don't have all the information. If you don't wish to own or shoot one, that's your decision. No one wants them in the hands of the wrong people, but taking them away from the right people is not the answer.