Guns Required

Not everyone agrees with me about guns. That’s okay. You can be wrong if you want to. I see a gun as a tool and a form of recreation. It’s fun to shoot. I don’t shoot furry little animals or birdies.

There is, has been, and always will be arguments for and against citizens having guns. But, little Kennesaw, Georgia passed a law in 1982 requiring all heads of households to own a gun and ammunition. They still have the distinction of being the only place in the U.S. that requires guns. According to a Reuters news report, April 18, 2007, resident Robert Jones says, "People in Europe feel they need to be protected by government. People in the U.S. feel they need to be protected from the government. He owns a .357 caliber Magnum. I must admit that I can agree with his statement, but I disagree with his choice of guns. A trusty .45 caliber is hard to beat and it isn’t as loud as a .357.

I do need to mention that the law in Kennesaw exempts those with criminal records, mental issues and those that can’t afford a gun. I would be inclined to set up an easy payment plan for those that can’t afford one.

Only about 50% of the residents have guns according to the police department there. The law isn’t strictly enforced. But at least it keeps half the town wondering about the other half.

Kennesaw attracts tourists because of their unique law. You can even get a tee shirt with a picture of two guns and a statement, "It’s The Law." And, the town has grown from 5,000 in 1982 to about 30,000 now.

Now, I’ve told you all that to tell you all this. I am wondering if we could get such a law passed in my little burg. It’s not that I want people that should not have guns to have one, but we could use the tourist revenue. My burg needs economic development. If for nothing else, to fix the streets.

We don’t get a lot of tourists at the gas station. It’s our only attraction.

PMO
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