For target shooting, that’s okay. Get a license and go to the range. For defense of the home, that’s why we have police departments.
Meaning of the quote
This quote suggests that it's okay to go target shooting with a license, but for protecting your home, you should rely on the police instead of having your own weapons. The speaker believes that the police are responsible for defending homes, not individual people.
About James Brady
James Brady was a prominent American public official who served as the 17th White House Press Secretary under President Ronald Reagan. In 1981, he was shot and wounded during an assassination attempt on Reagan, which ultimately led to his death in 2014 being ruled a homicide. Brady’s courageous life and service to the country are commemorated through his legacy.
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