Long lines for gun purchase

[kwikphilly]

On 3/20/2020 at 10:36 AM, Figure of eighty said:

Talked to a friend and her significant other went to get a gun and said the lines were long. I also read about this in the news too --people purchasing guns. 

Do people need to be this afraid? 

Is it neglectful at this point to not have some form of protection with the way things are going? 

Watching the news now and theyre saying individuals who worked in 2018 and made under 95k get 1200.  Im not sure how it'll play out with people knowing everyone will be getting a check in the mail. 

Idk do you guys for see a possible surge in violence? 

Blessings Figure of eighty

   I've been watching the news & honestly I've not seen one single thing mentioned about long lines at gun shops & we have lot's of then here in Florida. Actually I don't understand why anyone would be prompted by a pandemic to go purchase a gun ,that sounds very strange to me,especially if they never had guns before(now that's a scary thought!!)

  Being a supporter of our right to bear arms and being as experienced as I am in the safety,handling & use of a firearm I get the shivers just thinking about anyone buying a gun because of fear,that is a very bad reason   What are they afraid of?Are they going to shoot infected people if they get too close ?I mean what are they thinking?

  You asked about a possible surge in violence,well yeah if theres a bunch of crazies out there buying guns that ought not be!lol   No seriously,I don't see how this would spark violence and most people these ddays don't have any cash anyways,cyber crimes are probably a bigger threat regarding the stimulous..I dunno,just sayin

                                                             With love-in Christ,Kwik

[HAZARD]

11 hours ago, R. Hartono said:

May be God would not let you go to that place if you pray in Holy Spirit annointment before deciding to have a picnic.

We were on private property, invited by my employer. Do you pray every time, in Holy Spirit annointment before deciding to go anywhere at all??

[LadyKay]

4 hours ago, vic66 said:

Jesus doesn't need a Winchester rifle He was God manifest in the flesh

Well. This is true for Jesus. But the rest of us are just humans. 

[R. Hartono]

2 hours ago, LadyKay said:

Well. This is true for Jesus. But the rest of us are just humans. 

God was able to let trial to Job n He has a purpose for it.

Edited March 22, 2020 by R. Hartono

[Dennis1209]

Human nature and relatively recent history answers those questions. If a segment of society will riot, loot and try to burn a city down over a sports game; or perceived injustices. What will they do about not wasting a good opportunity? If the welfare checks suddenly stop, if the shortages continue, some look for ways and means to take advantage of the 'haves'. One can expect a start and trend from a large city [i.e. the city of angels]. I've noticed people around here in a rural setting are becoming rude, impatient and self centered.

I believe the Korean's set a good example to follow during the L.A. riots. I'm a competitive shooter, fortunately during the previous two year gun and ammo shortage under Obama, I learned a lesson or two. If this virus gets worse; not to mention all the police departments letting many criminals back on the streets and not arresting anyone for anything less than murder. Do we expect crime and assault to decline or go up? Meth and crack heads don't work, there's hundreds of thousands of them, probably millions; how do they finance their expensive habits?

My ADT alarm went off at 2 A.M. some time ago, it took the Sheriff's dept. :45 minutes to get here. Not long ago I was awakened by someone trying to jimmy open my basement door [lots of meth heads around here]. Fortunately for he, she or them, they didn't get through the door. I didn't have to depend on an eight pack of Angel Soft or Charmin to throw at them if they gained entry. 

During times of crisis or emergency, a persons chance of becoming a 'victim' in one way or another, exponentially increases. It's always better to be proactive rather than reactive during these periods. 

[Neighbor]

4 hours ago, HAZARD said:

Do you pray every time, in Holy Spirit annointment before deciding to go anywhere at all??

That and give thanks in all things.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 English Standard Version (ESV)

 Rejoice always,  pray without ceasing,  give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.  Do not quench the Spirit.  Do not despise prophecies,  but test everything; hold fast what is good. ²² Abstain from every form of evil.

 Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.  He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it.

[HAZARD]

7 hours ago, vic66 said:

Jesus doesn't need a Winchester rifle He was God manifest in the flesh

I know that. But he did tell His disciples to arm themselves before sending them out, for protection against robbers and murders.

[HAZARD]

7 minutes ago, Neighbor said:

That and give thanks in all things.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 English Standard Version (ESV)

 Rejoice always,  pray without ceasing,  give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.  Do not quench the Spirit.  Do not despise prophecies,  but test everything; hold fast what is good. ²² Abstain from every form of evil.

 Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.  He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it.

My question was for R. Hartono. I pray many times during the day and even at night, but I know I do not need to ask God for permission to leave my home or go on a picnic. God knows I have and will use common sense in dealing with any situation that may arise.

[vic66]

49 minutes ago, HAZARD said:

I know that. But he did tell His disciples to arm themselves before sending them out, for protection against robbers and murders.

The disciples trusted God by faith for their protection not weapons.  when Peter drew a sword to defend Jesus, Jesus commanded him to put up the sword for all who live by the sword will perish by the sword.(faith and trust in Christ is the Key for Christians)

If Jesus wanted his disciples to use a real metal sword then he wouldn't of needed to correct Peter. He Jesus would have encouraged Peter to keep fighting while Jesus tried to make his escape.

Edited March 23, 2020 by vic66

[vic66]

1 hour ago, HAZARD said:

I know that. But he did tell His disciples to arm themselves before sending them out, for protection against robbers and murders.

 

1 hour ago, HAZARD said:

I know that. But he did tell His disciples to arm themselves before sending them out, for protection against robbers and murders.

(second comment)if you look at Christ statement about taking swords, when the disciples brought two swords to him. Jesus said 'it is enough' (I don't believe Christ meant two metal swords would be enough against a large band of soldiers who were sent to arrest him. Christ and all his apostles would have been slaughtered. )

Edited March 23, 2020 by vic66