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leadcounsel · September 13, 2005, 10:43 AM

Thank you for your comments Garand. You've accurately stated the law and my position as well and given the best advice for my friend, who is on the fence about carrying his gun despite taking the class and having a CCW. He carries a knife religiously and I think it's alright but he needs more "firepower" because if he's in a situation which "justifies" deadly force (eg a knife) then that same situation will also justify a gun. Why NOT carry one if you're comfortable with it, which I think he says he is.

Colorado is a great state. What part of the state do you live in?

September 13, 2005, 10:43 AM	#15
leadcounsel Junior member Join Date: September 8, 2005 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,119	Thank you for your comments Garand. You've accurately stated the law and my position as well and given the best advice for my friend, who is on the fence about carrying his gun despite taking the class and having a CCW. He carries a knife religiously and I think it's alright but he needs more "firepower" because if he's in a situation which "justifies" deadly force (eg a knife) then that same situation will also justify a gun. Why NOT carry one if you're comfortable with it, which I think he says he is. Colorado is a great state. What part of the state do you live in?