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Mark Gilroy December 9, 2011

Should I Buy a Handgun or Not?

Should I buy a handgun? Philosophically, I believe in our Second Amendment right to bear arms. Personally, however, I am not sure I am comfortable with a handgun in the house. I don’t think the two perspectives are mutually exclusive though! For me, as the author of murder mysteries, it is both a serious and tongue-in-cheek question.

I don’t have any great confidence that a handgun will save the lives of my family and me. But I suspect that I will make a purchase, take a class, go to the range once or twice a year, and lock whatever handgun I purchase up!

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  1. Nise says

    December 13, 2011 at 9:02 am

    Enjoyed your handgun blog! I have a carry permit but I have not used mine like your main character has!

    Your writing is amazing. I could picture ever scene in my mind vividly.

  2. Nise says

    December 13, 2011 at 9:03 am

    Ha Mark – enjoyed your handgun vlog. I have a carry permit but I am not nearly as comfortable with my handgun as your main character is.

    Your ability to write is amazing. I could picture every scene vividly in my mind as I read.

  3. Mark Gilroy says

    December 13, 2011 at 10:27 am

    Thanks much for the kind words Nise – and I will always remember you have a “carry” permit!

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