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‘I am armed’

Another coward attacked innocents at soft targets such as a church, movie theater and schools — all gun-free zones.

Not once did a legal conceal-carry individual produce a weapon and fight back.

Except for federal buildings, I am armed and will fight back if in fear for my life. Wake up, America, stand and fight! God bless America and the NRA.

Bill Viar, Homestead

This story was originally published October 8, 2015 at 8:07 PM with the headline "‘I am armed’."

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