BA> VH> Why not carry a gun?

BA> VH> I live as far out as anyone -- but I go armed.

BA>I suppose I could.  But I haven't fired a handgun since 1971 and I'd probabl
BA>be more of a danger to myself than to the crook.  AFAIK there aren't any ran
BA>around here to practice on, and my acreage isn't really big enough to do it
BA>home.
BA>Also, acquiring (legally) a gun of any sort in Iowa is a PITA; you can buy t
BA>at
BA>various auctions, but the transaction has to be completed through a (state)
BA>licensed
BA>firearms dealer, you don't get immediate possession and there's a significan
BA>fee
BA>involved.

Am I glad I live in Arkansas. :-)

I find being able to protect yourself solves a lot of problems.
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