[Colonel]

[quote="Scorpion -]M15F1T[-":3a9d0]... The way I see it is the general public (here in the UK anyway) shouldnt need to carry a weapon cos the need shouldnt be there. By saying that I mean we should be adequatly protected not only by laws but by the law enforcement ppl who are there to protect us....[/quote:3a9d0]

Scorp, the problem is that we don't live in a perfect world. You can't have a policeman following you around 24 hours a day. The "law" only stops law-abiding citizens, not thugs and nut cases. I have a .45 that I keep for protection. I have it because the police can't instantly appear at my house if someone breaks in. I have it because I'm getting old and I probably can't whip a 20 year old's butt like I used to. God made men, Sam Colt made them equal.

But I also keep it just because I enjoy target shooting. It has nothing to do with protection and everything to do with a fun afternoon shooting targets with my daughter.