Saturday, March 29, 2014

Gun Country

While visiting in the Southwest last week, we saw humorous signs to put up at your home:

- You can't have my country-
   You can't have my guns
     I don't want your handouts

- Invest in precious metal.  Buy lead.

-Warning:   Due to the price of ammo, there will be no warning shot.

-Never mind the dog.   Beware of the owner.

-Welcome.  The door is locked for your protection

-Warning:   We do not dial 911


After entertaining these cheery thoughts in Texas,  I overheard a conversation in Arizona between two men who were discussing the best ammunition to use for protection.  
"I don't go anywhere without my gun.   I wear it to work.   The day you don't have it is the day you
need it.   I sleep with my gun on my bedside table.  If I wake up at night, I just reach out and touch it.
Such a comfort.

"Locked and loaded" is a playful metaphor which  means "ready to go" in the wild West.

I find all of this chilling, but my brother-in-law tells me the world is a safer place if many are carrying
concealed weapons.  

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