Originally Posted by cavernmech
I stand corrected.
What are the legitimate uses of a handgun? Unless you are a cop or other security type I dont see why anyone could have a legitimate use for a handgun.
the argument that anything can be used as a weapon is a bit obtuse dont you think?
Well in Vietnam and Cambodia handguns are a legitimate way of taking money from tourists. Especially American. At the gun range in Vietnam were amongst other guns a .45, .357, an UZI, AK-47, bazooka, M-60 and a Tommy Gun. Not to sterotype but all the people lined up to shoot guns were the U.S. tourists, and one hot Aussie girl.
I did have an urge to go all Capone with the Tommy Gun in the 'firing range'.
Aside form that aspect, as a gun owner and user, I can't think of any reason one should have a handgun outside of law enforcement people. Handguns (not target pistols) have one purpose only, to be shoot at people.