tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29072492.post2793408787410790304..comments2024-02-15T06:14:32.840+00:00Comments on Knife Crime blog - Making society safer: Graham Showell and growing numbers of gun supporters...mark. chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02745198180170250562noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29072492.post-5841490726522865572010-10-03T21:52:51.097+00:002010-10-03T21:52:51.097+00:00I have read many of your posts with interest. Hav...I have read many of your posts with interest. Having been shooting for nearly 20 years, I am somewhat perplexed by how the sentiments against illegal firearms and their use are too often bundled with the lawful ownership of firearms and the legal uses thereof. This is not a specific criticism of your writing, but a general observation of the material available online.<br /><br />I own a number of firearms, each with its own purpose. I do not advocate "open ownership" or believe that there is justification for people who go outside the law to acquire a gun.<br /><br />You state that you are pro-peace and against gun/knife crime (as am I) - I would be interested to learn your feelings on lawful ownership and use of firearms, and how best you feel we may tackle the rising levels of violent crime that prohibitive legislation has failed to address.Jacknoreply@blogger.com