That's just it, Divis. It never crossed my mind that a gun would make me the same "size" as the next guy. I didn't feel that way at all. I just didn't relate to guns that way, I didn't want guns for that purpose, and my uncle clearly didn't either. I realize that some people do, though....unfortunately.

To put it another way: I knew some young men who carried knives to intimidate other people. I have always carried a knive (swiss army knife). What for? To trim my fingernails, open envelopes, cut string with, open stuck things with, do modelcraft with, etc...

You follow?

It's the psychology behind acquiring and using anything that is vital, not the tool itself. The same goes for the use of money, as a matter of fact. It can be used for great good or great harm.

Handguns are a bit different matter than long guns, though, I'll admit that. A handgun's uses are pretty obvious:

1. target shooting
2. shooting another human being

And a handgun is easy to conceal. That lends its use to crime, naturally. Well, you can say the same for a knife, can't you?

I hate to think what the families of those kids are going through tonight.