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cherokeeprogressive

(24,853 posts)
1. Got one.
Fri Jun 24, 2016, 10:24 PM
Jun 2016
Got one. cherokeeprogressive Jun 2016 #1
A lot of gunners have one gun lock, but 18 guns. Hoyt Jun 2016 #25
I have nine. All are safe behind a single lock... the combination lock that is part of the safe. cherokeeprogressive Jun 2016 #92
18 guns locked up in a safe. Sounds good to me. Waldorf Jun 2016 #119
My guns are always locked up when not in use. nt hack89 Jun 2016 #2
Got a firearm? Get the fuck out of my house. hunter Jun 2016 #3
I'm your cousin. We used to show each other our private parts in my treehouse... cherokeeprogressive Jun 2016 #5
Not with a gun. hunter Jun 2016 #9
Recommended! YES! If you own firearms, and have children in the house, keep your guns locked away, Ghost in the Machine Jun 2016 #4
Reality check on the "teaching kids gun safety". Crunchy Frog Jun 2016 #54
Reality check on what I actually said.... Ghost in the Machine Jun 2016 #87
People say they can't kill the evil intruder with a locked gun adigal Jun 2016 #58
Police get 6 months to a year of firearms training? Duckhunter935 Jun 2016 #63
LOL, right? More like "they get a 'proficiency test' every 6 months to a year to keep their Ghost in the Machine Jun 2016 #107
As a colleague of mine (former Deputy Sheriff and Prosecutor) used to COLGATE4 Jun 2016 #79
Yup.. peace13 Jun 2016 #83
AS my Drill Sergeant told me,... MohRokTah Jun 2016 #148
Absolutely right. nt COLGATE4 Jun 2016 #163
If you can hear someone trying to break in, you have time to unlock your gun, imho... Ghost in the Machine Jun 2016 #106
Then please promote projectchildsafe.org Duckhunter935 Jun 2016 #6
Proper holster and plenty of safes. ileus Jun 2016 #7
Or in the right hands. hunter Jun 2016 #10
It isn't a fantasy. Indydem Jun 2016 #16
Gee, if only some trusted public health body could do a comprehensive study. Jerry442 Jun 2016 #23
You could always ask the CDC to do it. They are allowed. ManiacJoe Jun 2016 #28
Allowed. Maybe true on paper, but doesn't seem to be so on the ground.. Jerry442 Jun 2016 #31
That is because ManiacJoe Jun 2016 #33
If you can't see the problem with those two statements... Jerry442 Jun 2016 #37
It's pretty simple, really. Straw Man Jun 2016 #126
In other words, no information from any source can be trusted, ever. Jerry442 Jun 2016 #137
Don't be absurd. Straw Man Jun 2016 #141
Flawed headline. Straw Man Jun 2016 #127
If only Oneka Jun 2016 #84
George Zimmerman comes to mind. Hoyt Jun 2016 #26
Meh. Indydem Jun 2016 #55
Most gunners like you supported Zman. I think they fear they might be in his position someday. Hoyt Jun 2016 #72
This post is full of shit. cherokeeprogressive Jun 2016 #93
I guess supporting George Zimmerman stalking and murdering an unarmed teen, isn't full of crap? Hoyt Jun 2016 #94
"Most gunners like you" is a statement that is so full of shit it's eyes are brown. cherokeeprogressive Jun 2016 #95
Post removed Post removed Jun 2016 #96
Is a picture I'd never have seen if you weren't passing it around supposed to "phase" me? cherokeeprogressive Jun 2016 #99
You show luke warm support for Zman. Your gun buddy really likes Zman's stalking and Hoyt Jun 2016 #100
I don't support that fat fuck you give a cute nickname to in any way. cherokeeprogressive Jun 2016 #101
Zimmerman is a buffoon. Most "gunners" are nothing like him jack_krass Jun 2016 #123
One would think Hoyt is auditioning for a job as that fat fuck's PR person. cherokeeprogressive Jun 2016 #159
Again, Meh. Indydem Jun 2016 #111
Perhaps those gunners you detest could tell by watching the trial how things were going Waldorf Jun 2016 #121
With adrenaline rushing through your body, shaking like a leaf? adigal Jun 2016 #59
where have I heard that one before.... ileus Jun 2016 #61
What is 'fake safe'? Demit Jun 2016 #86
Jusy fwiw d_r Jun 2016 #102
This is a powerful story. Thanks for sharing it. appal_jack Jun 2016 #164
What makes you think ... Straw Man Jun 2016 #128
I dunno Separation Jun 2016 #134
The VP's advice will land you in jail in most jurisdictions. ManiacJoe Jun 2016 #135
Quite true. "Warning" shots are a terrible idea. Just reading posts Jun 2016 #139
Since so many people have protected themselves with a firearm (actual use Waldorf Jun 2016 #20
You should also promote the Eddie eagle safety program Duckhunter935 Jun 2016 #8
Also see the Joe Camel smoking education series and Spuds McKenzie for responsible drinking. Jerry442 Jun 2016 #14
Slightly different Duckhunter935 Jun 2016 #21
The program doesn't tell kids to shoot. Jerry442 Jun 2016 #24
The Eddie Eagle program? Not in any video or literature I am aware of. LongtimeAZDem Jun 2016 #32
Here. At 7:24. Jerry442 Jun 2016 #36
I stand corrected; I hadn't see their new video. LongtimeAZDem Jun 2016 #38
Just another approach to promoting gunz to children by he NRA under the guise of Eddie Eagle. Hoyt Jun 2016 #74
A little Eddie Eagle reality check. Crunchy Frog Jun 2016 #52
I'd be interested to know ... Straw Man Jun 2016 #129
Mine are in safes. New firarms come with locks. Waldorf Jun 2016 #11
But 'merka n/t leeroysphitz Jun 2016 #12
No one who believes in the second amendment should be against this... ConservativeDemocrat Jun 2016 #13
You might notice that the '2nd Amendment just in case' crowd forest444 Jun 2016 #15
Did you know sarisataka Jun 2016 #42
Not so. Childhood (-15 yoa) deaths-by-gun accidents have plunged to below 100/yr. Eleanors38 Jun 2016 #114
No excuse for this. jtx Jun 2016 #17
You can get a rapid access gun safe many places. No excuses (nt) LongtimeAZDem Jun 2016 #35
90% govt rebate for purchase of gun safe would be a good thing too. hollowdweller Jun 2016 #18
I agree Duckhunter935 Jun 2016 #22
In WA state ManiacJoe Jun 2016 #29
No offense, but I wouldn't want MY taxes to pay for YOU to keep your choice of weapons out of the underahedgerow Jun 2016 #45
Taxpayers TeddyR Jun 2016 #47
Of course basic, general health care and contraception should be funded by our tax dollars! Why underahedgerow Jun 2016 #108
So ... Straw Man Jun 2016 #132
Of course gun deaths are a public issue, that's why I support banning them all together. underahedgerow Jun 2016 #138
I said a public HEALTH issue. Straw Man Jun 2016 #140
Sorry I typed too fast and left out 'health'. But no, I don't favor gun locks, I favor banning the underahedgerow Jun 2016 #147
Missed the point by miles. Straw Man Jun 2016 #151
Dude, I just got a greenhouse that cost 11k and the gov't paid 3/4 of the cost. hollowdweller Jun 2016 #165
I didn't get a rebate for the spark arrestor on my chimney... cherokeeprogressive Jun 2016 #104
A fireplace is not a requirement, it is a choice.n/t oneshooter Jun 2016 #154
The joke's on you, Turbo. The gist of my post is I don't WANT a rebate for my safe. cherokeeprogressive Jun 2016 #155
No, you were complaining that you did not get a rebate on your spark arrestor,Turbo. oneshooter Jun 2016 #156
This message was self-deleted by its author cherokeeprogressive Jun 2016 #158
My apologies, a small phone and 60+year old eyes. oneshooter Jun 2016 #160
No worries. I'm going to delete that post last post... it was very rude. cherokeeprogressive Jun 2016 #161
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You sound like a republican po'd because somebody gets food stamps. hollowdweller Jun 2016 #166
Because I don't think gun safes, MINE INCLUDED, should qualify for rebates? cherokeeprogressive Jun 2016 #167
I should pay for your hobby? No. Squinch Jun 2016 #152
K&R, and teach your children not to touch grown up stuff. flvegan Jun 2016 #19
The only way to stop this is to get rid of the guns. Scruffy1 Jun 2016 #27
And that's not going to happen. Oh, you might get another useless cosmetic "assault weapon" ban Just reading posts Jun 2016 #40
NRA--Only way to stop a child with a gun is another child with a gun. I can hear it now. Sell, sell. The Wielding Truth Jun 2016 #105
Agreed. It works very well in all the civilized nations on the planet.... Canada, Australia, underahedgerow Jun 2016 #109
Civilization. Straw Man Jun 2016 #130
There is no excuse for an unsecured firearm. ManiacJoe Jun 2016 #30
Absolutely right LongtimeAZDem Jun 2016 #34
That 50$ "gun safe" at Costco isn't really a safe. oneshooter Jun 2016 #64
If so, I'll stop recommending that particular one. Thanks (nt) LongtimeAZDem Jun 2016 #69
It's likely better than just hiding a gun in a drawer or closet. Ready4Change Jun 2016 #85
$79 is the cheapest gun safe I find at costco.com cherokeeprogressive Jun 2016 #112
No, it isn't. Straw Man Jun 2016 #131
Typically, it's safe from children. MohRokTah Jun 2016 #149
"Thumb print" gun locks on ALL guns ReRe Jun 2016 #39
And how do you plan on retrofitting the half billion guns that are already in circulation? Just reading posts Jun 2016 #41
Factory Recall... ReRe Jun 2016 #43
For the thousands of different models of guns from the last century and half? Just reading posts Jun 2016 #44
. ReRe Jun 2016 #46
Thank you for saying this. phylny Jun 2016 #62
Hear! Hear! n/t ReRe Jun 2016 #73
Sorry, but when you present absurd "solutions" that are politically and practically impossible to Just reading posts Jun 2016 #68
Tough. Write hem off as a bad investment and find a new hobby. Hoyt Jun 2016 #75
No. Just reading posts Jun 2016 #76
Let me guess, you have a Molon Labe flag or plaque. Hoyt Jun 2016 #81
Bzzzt! Wrong again. Just reading posts Jun 2016 #82
People can make their own ammo TeddyR Jun 2016 #48
This message was self-deleted by its author ReRe Jun 2016 #51
Reloading is a huge aspect of shooting sports Lee-Lee Jun 2016 #56
Sounds so charming, "fine tune their exact loads." Hoyt Jun 2016 #77
Of course the individual TeddyR Jun 2016 #67
You obviously are unaware that there's a thriviing business in reloadiing supplies. Just reading posts Jun 2016 #70
LOTS of people do. Ready4Change Jun 2016 #88
I'm guessing the number of people who load their own ammo is in the millions. cherokeeprogressive Jun 2016 #98
Fingerprint scanners are not reliable enough. ManiacJoe Jun 2016 #118
Handgun safes or lockboxes make great baby shower presents (Pics of Guns Warning). aikoaiko Jun 2016 #49
Excellent gift ideas. ManiacJoe Jun 2016 #120
'Course, if there was no gun in the house in the first place.... baldguy Jun 2016 #50
True. If you don't like guns, don't get one. (nt) LongtimeAZDem Jun 2016 #97
Choice is a good thing. Just reading posts Jun 2016 #117
I'm sure the 4 yr old in the OP had such a choice. baldguy Jun 2016 #122
How do you stand on the prohibition of alcohol? Straw Man Jun 2016 #133
If we had alcohol advocates the way we have gun advocates baldguy Jun 2016 #136
Wrong again. Straw Man Jun 2016 #142
Ah, a graduate of the NRA Law School. baldguy Jun 2016 #143
Cute. Straw Man Jun 2016 #144
Accurate & relevant. baldguy Jun 2016 #145
Just as I figured. Straw Man Jun 2016 #146
I believe this is one of the bills that Dems want Congress to pass (or part of the bills) riversedge Jun 2016 #53
Locked safe or gun cabinet is always my recommendation Lee-Lee Jun 2016 #57
K & R nt Jack Bone Jun 2016 #60
I have a gun lock. Five of them to be exact. oneshooter Jun 2016 #65
I just got a crazy idea. Free gun locks. MH1 Jun 2016 #66
You can get them: sarisataka Jun 2016 #78
That's good. Maybe needs to be advertised/ promoted more? MH1 Jun 2016 #80
A couple of times sarisataka Jun 2016 #91
Federal Law on Locking Devices sl8 Jun 2016 #110
Thank you sarisataka Jun 2016 #113
Gun stores are happy to upsell a gun lock or safe LongtimeAZDem Jun 2016 #103
Gun safety advocates here certainly do, after getting through the flak... Eleanors38 Jun 2016 #115
Some states require something like this. Ready4Change Jun 2016 #89
All of my firearms are locked up except for the one designated for home defense. Just reading posts Jun 2016 #71
I have both safes & locks for everything. GOLGO 13 Jun 2016 #90
Onehandle should be commended for a constructive OP. Eleanors38 Jun 2016 #116
Caution is a good word to remember any time you have guns. raven mad Jun 2016 #124
It's a great idea. I have three on every one of mine. sir pball Jun 2016 #125
If my guns are locked how the hell do I defend myself against the swarthy men who wish to harm me??? hunter Jun 2016 #150
Lock them up when I am home alone HockeyMom Jun 2016 #153
An unsecured gun is a bad thing. ManiacJoe Jun 2016 #157
I'm going to self-delete this thread. Some are using it to promote gun industry propaganda. nt onehandle Jun 2016 #168
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