"The Ethics of Going Armed"

[cmhbob]

Great, great piece on the philosophical aspects of armed self-defense.

The high point:

You’re not the better human by not fighting back. You’re not the better human for choosing to have no claws or teeth. You’re not the better human for delegating responsibility your personal safety to some underpaid guy or girl with a tin badge. And you damn sure don’t get to claim a halo for your attitude.

This is a good piece to point people to when they ask "Why should someone want to carry a gun?

There's a linked piece there as well about situational awareness that's a good reminder.

 

[indi]

I like that. Gotta share this on facebook. Thanks

 

[Popjim]

Great information, needs to be widely disseminated to the public!

 

[Dale00]

Good essay.

I also gleaned this article, "HELP, POLICE!" from the comments:
http://officersmith.blogspot.com/2012/02/help-police.html

 

[ProBusiness]

i like the part where he says, 'by disarming me it will not make you any safer.'