"Try defending against that with a concealed pistol."

I'm sorry, Jack, but that doesn't compute. That makes as much sense as opposing fly swatters because they're ineffective against nuclear bombs.

I'm very much for reasonable and intelligent gun laws and stringent requirements that those who wish to own guns must—as a precondition to purchase—be trained in their use and abuse, and then pass periodic examinations.

With the millions of firearms already out and about, the genie is out of the bottle. So especially those who feel it necessary to carry a weapon should be required by law to demonstrate knowledge of proper use and abuse, and competence.

Don Firth