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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