Right to Bear Arms

"Target shooting" in Enterprise

The annual family reunion

Guns are a big part of the Houghton way of life. When I was just a kid my dad quickly briefed me on the basics of gun safety then threw a .22 caliber rifle in my hands. So naturally, when I turned 21 I seriously pondered getting a concealed weapons permit. How cool would it be to throw a pistol under the bench seat in my truck? Awesome, right? 

After a serious conversation with my dad about carrying a concealed weapon, I started to have second thoughts about applying for a permit. He told me that carrying a gun means that I need to be prepared to use it. If I hesitate at all, I'm dead. Hesitate about shooting someone? Me? Pft! Not a chance! In fact my go to solution for most problems is to shoot someone in the face! 

Today in statistics the jerk behind me was chewing his gum way to loud. Solution? Shoot him in the face. On my way to work some doofus couldn't figure out the 4-way stop and pulled out in front of me. Solution? Shoot him in the face. At work some idiot yelled at me because I wouldn't break the law and give him his prescription early. Solution? Shoot him in the face. You see, a lot of things in my life permit the use of a firearm. 

Shooting at Panguitch

As citizens of the greatest country in the world we all have the right to bear arms, but maybe some of us should be a little more restricted than others. After a little reflection I decided maybe a concealed weapons permit isn't in everybody else's best interest. Until I find another solution to all of my problems I should probably only handle firearms under some serious supervision. 

Headin' fer the hills!