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I have owned and carried (with a license) a gun for many years and commute between three states each month.  I do not display it and most of my employees do not even know I carry.  It is for protection of both me, my staff and on the road any potential threat.  Often I camp out en-route in the summer as I have little time "off" and enjoy camping.  I also have it at my bedside when home.  My wife and all relatives in and around the home have been trained in the safe use of it.  I have never had the need to use it and hope I don't.  I also take a refresher class every three of four years to keep up on the legal requirements.  Although I hope I never need to use it, if the situation arises, I hope I can reduce any potential injuries or loss of life BY using it.  

Look at Mexico to see that gun control does not work.  I also spend a lot of time there (without a gun) and the only people there that have guns are the people you NEED to worry about.  

I am for registration and a three to five day waiting period for handguns. I'm also a avid NPR listener!

Keep up the good work.

SG

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