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Keep showing her all the stories of people attacked, robbed and killed that are defenseless!
Worried wife My wife is very concerned with the idea of me carrying a concealed weapon. She thinks it will automatically lead me going to prison if I have to use it. I've tried to explain Florida laws and I tried to explain the practical side of carrying. I'm a proficient shooter with my G22, in the private security business, and I'm in school for my B.A. in criminology. Any ideas on how to get past this?
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Keep showing her all the stories of people attacked, robbed and killed that are defenseless!
Have her take a CCW class.
That's what I did and now she carries also.
Get her to the range and teach her to shoot. Get her to feel comfortable with the weapon so she better understands firearms. Try to get her to take a CCW Class and get her permit also. She may feel safer about the issue if she is more knowledgeable about firearms. And as mentioned, show her the articles where the good guy wins because of being armed. Get her to the NRA NEWS Facebook page as that is a great source of articles. If she will agree, get her own firearm for her and keep her shooting! Range Time is a great place to spend time with your better half. Mine LOVES IT and has her CCW and carries a .357 SP101!
Here are a couple links for her to check out:
Women of High Caliber encourages understanding, respect of gun ownership - View - ReviewJournal.com
New Research Shows That Gun Purchases By Women Are On The Rise « CBS New York
What is the alternative if you're not carrying when needed...and she's with you? My wife has been seeing all the crime going on and decided to join in on being able to defend herself or others if needed. As GlockAR stated, keep showing her the stories. We will not choose to just lay down and give up being totally defenseless against an attacker. I have a duty and desire to protect my family by whatever means necessary.
Follow the laws and some common sense and prison won't be an issue. As the old saying goes "It's better to be judged by 12, than carried by 6."
Additionally, the 2A gives one the right for a reason.
“The fundamental force behind the Second Amendment is to empower the people and give them the greatest measure of authority over the tyranny of runaway government.” U.S. Rep. Bob Schaffer, 2002
If she is into facts, statistics and research, there is whole world of info here to support your case:
http://www.gunfacts.info/pdfs/gun-fa...6.0-screen.pdf
I am not anti-cop, I am pro-Constitution.Originally Posted by Flanmedic51
There is a blog called good guys with guns and it is a great resource for why we need to carry and own guns.
Many are anti-gun primarily because they don't understand them (often hidden as "fear"). I love the idea of getting her a class.
similar to my wife when I first started looking into it. as others said, just keep "dripping" on her with info, and let her know you are taking it seriously. The CHL class, lots of research online, etc. I purchased an insurance policy for legal defense in the event I "use" my weapon. That helps with her concern. Good luck, she'll come around. My wife now seems to be happy I am carrying.
J
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