Fear & Gun Control
There are perhaps more crucial reasons why crime and fear has so
much in common. After all, criminal events even at their most basic and
fundamental levels can be frightening to many. They are in fact, a reminder
that the world is not a safe place and that danger can strike at any time or
anywhere with life ending at a moment’s notice at the hand of a criminal.
Judging from the attention by criminalists it seems that it is
logical and rational to think that fear is a reasonable reaction to the
consequences of becoming a victim of a crime. This has been documented over and
over in history as the violence and the social situations have changed
relatively little in rate thus making it open for serious personal consequences
of victimization. The most egregious fear of mankind is the fear of crime.
Fear must not be belittled. Although the fear of crime is more prevalent that actual victimization
the reaction to fear is to take precautionary measures to sufficiently defend
themselves at home, on the road or in the workplace. First we must believe that
fear is real. It carries with it various emotional mindsets, attitudes or
perceptions.
Perceptions that focus on the mistrust of others, anxiety,
perceived risk, fear of strangers and concern about high crime neighborhoods or
public places. This is all based on the fact that many of us believe that our
country has been declining in national morality that impacts us directly or
indirectly that divides fear into other emotions as well such as sadness,
anger, despair or giving up on our human race.
It is reasonable to believe that owning a firearm, whether a handgun,
rifle or shotgun is a viable option to counter or relax these fears of criminal
behaviors in our community. It is also reasonable to expect to defend oneself
in place until a call to 911 is made and the delayed arrival of the police
could be too late for your self, family or friends to survive the crime
committed.
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