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#1
10-05-2009
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owning firearms
I own firearms because I want to. It is my right as an American citizen. Do I have a need for one? That should never be asked. Not the point, I have them because I want them. And if you think a .22 is no good , care to stand in front of me while I put a few in your face? I hunt for food and fun. Never had a problem killing deer or birds. I teach my sons to hunt too. I'm a bone collector love antlers. I'll stop for a road kill and take it's head. You should have seen the faces of all the big tough black guys I used to work with ( who always made fun of me) when I'd pull some rotten deer head out the side box on the truck and would cut it's antlers off. I told them I have no problem cutting the head off a rotten stinking deer carcass. I'll have even less problem cutting off your head your nice and fresh.
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10-06-2009
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Last edited by aw9725; 10-06-2009 at 12:10 AM.
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10-06-2009
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I have to agree with Rachel; while my .22 might not have "stopping power", it can kill someone just as dead as anything else. The disadvantage of using a larger caliber is (according to the law in my state); if you shoot your attacker and the bullet drills through your attacker and strikes and/or kills someone else, then you're responsible for the other person.
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10-06-2009
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If you are OK with using a .22 that's fine. My own handgun training discussed "stopping power" and whether or not an attacker might still be able to come after you. The minimum recommended was a .380. Some of the modern .22 loads with hollow points can pack a pretty good punch too so if you are OK using that then that's what you should go with.
It looks like we are beginning to lose track of the intent of my original posting which was to encourage people to not be afraid to stand up and defend themselves. Also if they do decide to get a gun--to learn how to use it--safely. I have taught many people how to shoot and several people on this forum have told me they really liked my post.
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#5
10-06-2009
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Firearm ownership
Your posts were ok but you missed several important points I feel. One thing I do feel stongly on is Should you buy a gun? The answer should have been YES if for no other reason then that you CAN. Your liberal friends would have us all as subjects to the Crown in a disarmed populace. Another thing you didnt emphasize is a survival attitude. It's them or me! Fuck consequence! And I'll tell you this... Anyone ever did to me or my family like what happened to the member beaten up by cops there would be some people sporting some extra holes in them. Whomever they were.
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10-06-2009
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My own feelings on the matter are much like yours actually--almost identical. Perhaps I should have been more forceful in my original post? Did you see what I own? That I have a license to carry. That I do carry. I also have a 12 ga Remington 870 if anyone should break into my home as well as an AR-15. My liberal friends and I disagree about this issue (as well as many others). I am most definitely NOT your typical academic.
 I was trying to "contrast" my own views with theirs--and obviously didn't do a very good job--at least in your eyes...
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#7
10-06-2009
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I live in New York so unfortunately, I can't own an AR-15. I want to move to Florida, where it is warmer and because gun laws are pretty awesome.
On a sad note, regarding the need for self defense and weapons, my roommate just informed me that two of her friends were murdered yesterday, both of them transsexuals, by gun shot. They apparently were witnesses to a murder. Witness protection apparently failed or the police simply didn't care.
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10-06-2009
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Dont judge me
Well Little Miss Pixie you struck a nerve with me. Unladylike? Hmm I thought we were talking life or death decisions here? And I thought you were talking about me head hunting road kills lol! And by the way Subjects of the Crown is a Revolutionary war era saying. And then you insulted all us Northerners by calling us Yankees. Be glad you live where you do. Here in New Germany( New Jersey) it's practically impossible to get a CCW permit unless you are very connected. I still carry occasionally though. I'd rather be judged by 12 then carried by six.
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#11
10-07-2009
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Best weapon
Having lived in many dangerous areas in the US and abroad I have to say the best weapon is a sharp mind. First stay out of a potentially dangerous situations.
Second in close quarters the best weapon is one that can be deployed quickly and with the element of surprise. For most woman I think that mace or pepper spray is the best option. It is small, you can discreetly and non-threateningly hold it in your hand, and no real aim is required. It fits nicely even in a small purse or boot. Remember almost all attackers just need to be slowed down or even surprised for you to make a successful escape. For in home defense a gun is good but act responsibly and keep it locked at all times especially if you have kids or are visited by children. Again most of the time you will never need to discharge your weapon just showing it will do the trick. BTW I am partial to 9mms Last edited by dre_jones; 10-07-2009 at 10:14 AM.
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#12
10-07-2009
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Here's some funny pics.
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#13
10-07-2009
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well if your talking to me also just letting you know, i just moved here
2 months ago lol thought it would have been a quieter place but i didn't think so. well its not that bad around here now just that one stabbing down the street but what was scary about it tho it happend 10 minutes after i was walking up the hill to go home, and the guy who was stabbed was the same age as me 49. Quote:
I must be missing something. Why don't you move?
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#14
10-07-2009
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Where I sometimes hang out...
Originally I am from Michigan as many of you know but I currently live in Indianapolis. If you live in the mid-west you have probably seen this guy on TV. He's actually pretty cool and drives a Corvette.
 This is where I have bought most of my "hardware" and usually practice. You can take anything up to a .44 Magnum in there. Yes, that's a .50 cal in the picture. They have those too if you want! I teach mostly at the IUPUI (Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis) campus downtown and also at Bloomington. Indiana has some of the least stringent gun laws in the USA. I could go out and buy a pistol today and bring it home. I have a "lifetime" permit to carry as well. The only major "restrictions" involve "riverboat casinos" and "commercial aircraft." I am quite sure (not 100%) that you can own "fully automatic" weapons as well here. Down in southern Indiana there a lot of places to shoot. Also great places to ride... Look me up if you are ever this way. Last edited by aw9725; 02-24-2010 at 11:24 PM.
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#15
10-13-2010
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Just picked up my Glock 17 today! Pics to come!
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#16
10-13-2010
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My Glock and my bayonet!
 Yay!
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*More posts than Bionca* [QUOTE=God(from Futurama)]Right and wrong are just words; what matters is what you do... If you do too much, people get dependent on you. And if you do nothing, they lose hope... When you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all.
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#17
10-13-2010
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Just because I'm telling you this story doesn't mean that I'm alive at the end of it. If a law is unjust, a man is not only right to disobey it, he is obligated to do so. DEO VINDICE
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