Prisoner escaped from INOVA - So what good did guns do us in this scenario?

[Anonymous]

So we always hear about how guns are the answer to keeping us safe from the "bad guys". The assumption is that if you have a gun, and the "bad guy" does not, you are safe and infallible.

Here we have an unarmed man guarded by two armed men, presumably with gun training (as professional security guards). And the prisoner still managed to get a gun from them. Now he is out roaming around NoVa with a gun, a clear threat to society.

"At about 3 a.m. Tuesday, Assaye overpowered the guards, taking one of the security officer's weapon. Police say one shot was fired, but no one was injured. It's not clear who fired the shot. Assaye is considered armed and dangerous."

http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Active-Shooter-Reported-at-Inova-Fairfax-Hospital-298106511.html

What do you gun-huggers have to say for yourselves now?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So we always hear about how guns are the answer to keeping us safe from the "bad guys". The assumption is that if you have a gun, and the "bad guy" does not, you are safe and infallible.

Here we have an unarmed man guarded by two armed men, presumably with gun training (as professional security guards). And the prisoner still managed to get a gun from them. Now he is out roaming around NoVa with a gun, a clear threat to society.

"At about 3 a.m. Tuesday, Assaye overpowered the guards, taking one of the security officer's weapon. Police say one shot was fired, but no one was injured. It's not clear who fired the shot. Assaye is considered armed and dangerous."

http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Active-Shooter-Reported-at-Inova-Fairfax-Hospital-298106511.html

What do you gun-huggers have to say for yourselves now?

Oh, please. If you are going to use this incident to advance your anti-gun stance, you are desperate.
So, do you believe police and security guards should be unarmed?

[Anonymous]

maybe he will make his way over to the NRA HQ - it's not that far away...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:maybe he will make his way over to the NRA HQ - it's not that far away...

That would be great - he would be dead in an instant. Good outcome.

[Anonymous]

Obviously we don't need police, either, since the police are FAR from an infallible source of safety.

Nor do we need seat belts... or childproof caps... or bicycle or motorcycle helmets... they don't do us any good, dammit, because they're not INFALLIBLE.

[Anonymous]

OP is probably part of this misguided group - Disarm NYPD

Stupid idea.

http://downtrend.com/71superb/group-wants-to-disarm-nypd-and-force-them-out-of-black-neighborhoods

[Anonymous]

I was happy that the security forces at NSA had guns yesterday.

[Anonymous]

I was able to clutch my handgun to my breast and it made me feel better and safe. I'm still holding it right now.

[Anonymous]

I'm not suggesting that we disarm our police force.

But I am tired of hearing that guns are the answer to our safety problems. Like when there is a school shooting, and then gun advocates say "if only the teachers had guns, this never would have happened." This idea is continuously propagated despite so many examples that demonstrate that more guns do not make us safer.

[Anonymous]

Having lots of easily accessible weapons is the quickest way to arm escapees and the mentally ill.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So we always hear about how guns are the answer to keeping us safe from the "bad guys". The assumption is that if you have a gun, and the "bad guy" does not, you are safe and infallible.

Strawman.

Nobody argues that guns make you safe and infallible.

Moron.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Having lots of easily accessible weapons is the quickest way to arm escapees and the mentally ill.

In the hands of incompetent rentacops, anyway.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So we always hear about how guns are the answer to keeping us safe from the "bad guys". The assumption is that if you have a gun, and the "bad guy" does not, you are safe and infallible.

Strawman.

Nobody argues that guns make you safe and infallible.

Moron.

I'll bite. So if the argument isn't that more guns make us safer (because we can defend ourselves), then what is the argument?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So we always hear about how guns are the answer to keeping us safe from the "bad guys". The assumption is that if you have a gun, and the "bad guy" does not, you are safe and infallible.

Strawman.

Nobody argues that guns make you safe and infallible.

Moron.

I'll bite. So if the argument isn't that more guns make us safer (because we can defend ourselves), then what is the argument?

As long as criminals have guns (and they get them illegally, by the way), I am happy we own a gun and at least have a chance to adequately defend ourselves in the event some nut bag decides to break into our house.
That doesn’t mean there are not risks. Guns, nor people are infallible.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So we always hear about how guns are the answer to keeping us safe from the "bad guys". The assumption is that if you have a gun, and the "bad guy" does not, you are safe and infallible.

Strawman.

Nobody argues that guns make you safe and infallible.

Moron.

I'll bite. So if the argument isn't that more guns make us safer (because we can defend ourselves), then what is the argument?

As long as criminals have guns (and they get them illegally, by the way), I am happy we own a gun and at least have a chance to adequately defend ourselves in the event some nut bag decides to break into our house.
That doesn’t mean there are not risks. Guns, nor people are infallible.

And if you are 1) asleep 2) not able to get to your gun in time/bad guy gets the jump on you

What use is the gun then? None. It is more likely to be used against you/someone in your household than against a burglar in a home invasion.

Enjoy your false sense of security. I personally would rather have a home alarm system and/or a dog to ward off break ins.