Bringing Firearms When Moving to B.I.

[pslamont]

I arrived from Southern California a total pacifist and anti-gun person. I lived in the suburbs and a beach community. In that environment, it was true that the guns had by the criminals were a problem. There was no recognizable use for guns that was legitimate so it just seemed that the more people who had them, the more escalated crime became. Most of the non-criminal gun owners didn't have a clue how to safely store and use their guns. Most have never fired their guns and would be a danger if they tried.

Then I learned to live in Hawaii in the country. Rural life changed my mindset. There are new parameters, new issues, new norms. We have wild boar, wild packs of dogs and other critters that need taking care of. At least there seems a legitimate reason for "normal/non criminal" people to have guns. It also seems normal for them to learn how to use them appropriately. Hunting is a normal activity here. Just seems to me we all need to take a deep breath, not make assumptions and do EXACTLY what is being done here: ask questions, seek safe options, find out the rules.... I do love Punawebbers for just this reason.

I want to be the kind of woman that, when my feet
hit the floor each morning, the devil says

"Oh Crap, She's up!"