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Jerry Lundegard:
One of the things I like about this forum is the wide variety of opinions offered in a civil manner. I had an interesting discussion with a friend today and wanted to get the opinions of posters here. My friend is a combat veteran and true patriot. He stated he will never get a CCW permit because he fears it will make him a target should the govt ever head down the route of confiscation. Without going into detail, he makes a compelling arguement.

My opinion was that it is worth the risk to defend oneself and immediate family in the here and now. And that if confiscation were ever attempted, things would likely be very bad nationwide in a hurry. I also figure in this day and age, they govt knows everything about everyone already.

What are your opinions?  Does he have a valid point or is he paranoid?

SemperFiGuy:
I would very respectfully offer that (a) he has and (b) he is.

But...........Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean that people aren't out to kill ya.

My recommendation to him would be to go ahead and obtain his concealed handgun permit.   Then carry his concealed handgun as he sees fit.

Any handgun that he buys from a dealer can be traced to him anyhow.   And maybe some handguns not bought from a dealer, for that matter.

sfg

Lorimor:
Does anyone REALLY believe NICS checks aren't going into a Federal database?

Mntnman:
I held off on getting my CCW because I didn't want my fingerprints in a data base. Homeland Security decided that I had to have my prints done or not do the work that I do. Now I have had my prints taken many times. Funny thing is that I have never been arrested.  :P

If I were him, I wouldn't worry about it. If he is a veteran and patriot, he is already on the list!

kozball:
Tell your friend to wake up! Combat Vet puts him at 1A on what ever list he does not want to be on even if he doesn't own a single firearm. If he has a job and pays taxes,  .Gov still owns him even thou his Military career has ended.

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