Gun Sales Rise With Crime Rate

http://www.news4jax.com/news/17102488/detail....

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-- Jacksonville gun dealers have been keeping busy, saying more customers concerned by the city's crime are coming in to purchase firearms.

More than 4,200 people in Duval County applied for a concealed weapons permit between July of last year and the end of June, according to state officials.

Green Acres Sporting Goods owner Abie Farhat told Channel 4 that business is booming at his Westside sporting goods store and said that firearms are a hot commodity.

"Especially the ones made for self-defense are doing real well. They're up 100 percent from last year," Farhat said.

He said many gun owners tell him they're getting the weapons for safety. That mentality seems to be a bit of a trend across the city.

On Monday, police said a would-be robber was shot by the man he tried to rob -- a man who was legally carrying a gun.

"A lot of them want something to protect their homes. Either they had a home invasion or burglary," Farhat said.

In order to get a gun, customers must fill out a lengthy questionnaire and wait three days. Farhat said the paperwork and waiting period are in place to make sure guns do not fall into the hands of criminals.

Nonetheless, many people said they feel there are still plenty of armed crooks.

"I think there's certain places that you shouldn't go at certain times of the night," said one resident.

Also, guns aren't the answer for everybody worried about crime in Jacksonville.

"I don't know how to use a gun and it does scare me. It is our right to bear arms and if you feel comfortable having a gun, then that's something you have to decide yourself," another resident said.

Jacksonville police recommend that gun owners call police before using a gun, if possible.

"Let us be the one on the frontline to go in and look for these dangerous individuals. Never try to take matters into your own hands," said Jacksonville Sheriff's Office spokesman Ken Jefferson said.

Police said of course people have every right to arm themselves, but they said people who do choose to keep a firearm should make it safe by having a trigger lock.

I love the following comment;

Jacksonville police recommend that gun owners call police before using a gun, if possible.

"Let us be the one on the frontline to go in and look for these dangerous individuals. Never try to take matters into your own hands," said Jacksonville Sheriff's Office spokesman Ken Jefferson said.

BS
Call them after to come pick up the lifeless trash!

Mr Logic in Jax wrote:

I love the following comment;
Jacksonville police recommend that gun owners call police before using a gun, if possible.
"Let us be the one on the frontline to go in and look for these dangerous individuals. Never try to take matters into your own hands," said Jacksonville Sheriff's Office spokesman Ken Jefferson said.
BS
Call them after to come pick up the lifeless trash!

Hey Ken,
When the officers arrive I will be the one with the warm empty Glock!

Riverside Rob wrote:

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Hey Ken,
When the officers arrive I will be the one with the warm empty Glock!

ROTFL

Remember an empty Glock is a useless Glock. You need more clips. I recommend 4 to 6.

I read in the T/U that there are about 49,000 permit holders in Jacksonville. I have to say I am ashamed to live in a city were there are approximately 6 percent of the population carrying concealed weapons. IT SHOULD BE A LEAST 25 PERCENT. The criminal has a less than 1 in 10 chance of victimizing a concealed weapons permit holder. Pretty good odds of just finding "sheep". No wonder the crime rate is so high in Jax. The criminal has nothing to worry about. People...take the responsiblity of your own safety in your hands and don't just wait for JSO to arrive. By the time they do, it's too late. They will notify the next of kin. JSO does not have the manpower to put an officer in everyones pocket. So the next best option is a S&W...or glock...or 1911....or Sig...or Ruger.

Para Factor wrote:

I read in the T/U that there are about 49,000 permit holders in Jacksonville. I have to say I am ashamed to live in a city were there are approximately 6 percent of the population carrying concealed weapons. IT SHOULD BE A LEAST 25 PERCENT. The criminal has a less than 1 in 10 chance of victimizing a concealed weapons permit holder. Pretty good odds of just finding "sheep". No wonder the crime rate is so high in Jax. The criminal has nothing to worry about. People...take the responsiblity of your own safety in your hands and don't just wait for JSO to arrive. By the time they do, it's too late. They will notify the next of kin. JSO does not have the manpower to put an officer in everyones pocket. So the next best option is a S&W...or glock...or 1911....or Sig...or Ruger.

very true.......i am sad to say have yet to complete the CWP class but as I am on bed rest I think I am can be excused right now as we have plenty of them in the house.......

I need to get motivated and get mine. Quick question though, being retired military, will a copy of my DD214 satisfy the training requirement? I'm sure I read that somewhere but I can't find that info now. I did find out that new licenses are good for 7 years!(as of 11 jun 08)

Nomad502 wrote:

I need to get motivated and get mine. Quick question though, being retired military, will a copy of my DD214 satisfy the training requirement? I'm sure I read that somewhere but I can't find that info now. I did find out that new licenses are good for 7 years!(as of 11 jun 08)

Yes

Good!

Blast away my fine fellow carrying friends!

hmm either pay $600 for a gun, have it registered in your name, pay for concealed weapons permit, class and paperwork etc. OR pay 200$ for a gun off the street that can't be traced back to you. I'd prefer the latter.

Ole Sturdivant Slim wrote:

hmm either pay $600 for a gun, have it registered in your name, pay for concealed weapons permit, class and paperwork etc. OR pay 200$ for a gun off the street that can't be traced back to you. I'd prefer the latter.

Slim, you do not have to register a gun, it’s not required. Besides I would have expected no less of you.

Ole Sturdivant Slim wrote:

hmm either pay $600 for a gun, have it registered in your name, pay for concealed weapons permit, class and paperwork etc. OR pay 200$ for a gun off the street that can't be traced back to you. I'd prefer the latter.

The classic "Throwaway" gun!
I see your Logic.
Illegal it is, yet the throw away make sense at times.

Riverside Rob wrote:

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The classic "Throwaway" gun!
I see your Logic.
Illegal it is, yet the throw away make sense at times.

i could shoot you in the face and they would never know who dun it. That's real talk.

Ole Sturdivant Slim wrote:

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i could shoot you in the face and they would never know who dun it. That's real talk.

yeah yeah whatever, as for me I always aim for the head chest or nuts.......... either way you would be in a world of hurt.

what on earth wrote:

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yeah yeah whatever, as for me I always aim for the head chest or nuts.......... either way you would be in a world of hurt.

two in the chest one in the head? You wouldn't have the chance because if I wanted you dead I'd hit that trigger before you knew where I stood.

Ole Sturdivant Slim wrote:

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two in the chest one in the head? You wouldn't have the chance because if I wanted you dead I'd hit that trigger before you knew where I stood.

would probably be able to smell you, what with all the bullshit you trot out am pretty sure that you have your own swarm of flies.

Ole Sturdivant Slim wrote:

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i could shoot you in the face and they would never know who dun it. That's real talk.

Sounds like losers like you are a good case for CCW. I perfer to be legal, not getto. You really need a life other than your Northside gansta life it seems you live. But, all I can say is shoot straight because I guarantee I will.

Ordell Robbie: AK-47. The very best there is. When you absolutely, positively got to kill every motherf___er in the room, accept no substitutes.