OK, I get the notion of protecting others!

[imanamerican63]

But will we turn back to the days of the Wild West, where everyone can shoot back? Most people don't have the proper training to fire a high powered rifle, so when they fire back at the shooter, will they hit innocent bystanders? We should rethink this, but than again what do I know?

[Arkansas Granny]

1. I know this much. I'm a 71 year old woman who lives alone.

I have never had a desire to own a gun in the past and I have no desire to own one now. I have never been in a situation that would have been better if I'd been armed. I've never been in a situation where I wished I had a gun.

YMMV.

[Doreen]

2. I would never own a gun ( never had ) but I am have very good aim

and hit my target squarely ( I am talking about live targets ) but what everybody has to remember is that there is ALWAYS someone better. I only killed for food and only a rifle. My attitudes toward guns have changed over the years and think they should be banned except for hunting and many rules to have those. Yes, I do fear the repukes are leading this nation into the old west.

[pintobean]

3. "Shoot back" ... Jeez

That's called self defense. Everyone has the right to defend themselves.

Btw, I'm seeing reports that the good guy with a gun is an NRA instructor.