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jmg257

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14. Owning gun(s) does provide a feeling of comfort, a feeling of self-provision.
Fri Feb 17, 2017, 02:43 PM
Feb 2017

And really - it is not such a big deal to own 1 or 2, or whatever.

Besides, shooting is a blast.

I am going to buy my first gun [View all] agenasolva Feb 2017 OP
Please use safe gun ownership. Practice. Take self defense classes too. A lot can be done KittyWampus Feb 2017 #1
A weapon will only make you a target The Blue Flower Feb 2017 #2
This message was self-deleted by its author Amishman Feb 2017 #7
Get a gun if you want to. VMA131Marine Feb 2017 #3
That is as idiotic a move as the Right Wingers arming against Obama... brooklynite Feb 2017 #4
A gun is worthless Runningdawg Feb 2017 #5
I and the wife will take advantage of the so-called constitutional carry that started Jan 1st here workinclasszero Feb 2017 #6
+1 dalton99a Feb 2017 #12
Okay, that's it, now I'm fucking roused! Roused, I tell you! Iggo Feb 2017 #8
Take classes leftynyc Feb 2017 #9
sure. lmk how gunfight with federal government goes. nt La Lioness Priyanka Feb 2017 #10
What about a fascist mob of Trump worshipers? workinclasszero Feb 2017 #15
is this a common problem? a mob of trump supporters that we have to gun down? La Lioness Priyanka Feb 2017 #24
Well I don't know your neighborhood but workinclasszero Feb 2017 #31
so not a bunch of marauding trump voters though? La Lioness Priyanka Feb 2017 #33
Who knows, I'm not walking up to them to ask but we do live in a red state workinclasszero Feb 2017 #36
I guessing that home invasion whathehell Feb 2017 #37
If someone get the drop on you, you're dead if you go for a gun. Blue_true Feb 2017 #65
If someone cut you off in traffic and don't cause an accident, let them fucking go. Blue_true Feb 2017 #63
..... Skittles Feb 2017 #11
I own multiple power tools moda253 Feb 2017 #13
Owning gun(s) does provide a feeling of comfort, a feeling of self-provision. jmg257 Feb 2017 #14
That is the only reason that I would own a gun, to do rec target shooting. nt Blue_true Feb 2017 #70
Paranoid and firearms is not a good mix ksoze Feb 2017 #16
Giving In To The PANIC!! SoCalMusicLover Feb 2017 #17
I, too romana Feb 2017 #18
Why don't you learn how to quickly make bombs or Blue_true Feb 2017 #74
Uh huh. Two days ago pintobean Feb 2017 #19
+1 La Lioness Priyanka Feb 2017 #25
Have no doubt that we will win in the end agenasolva Feb 2017 #26
How many people do you think pintobean Feb 2017 #28
Actually better than average lol grantcart Feb 2017 #53
take a gun safety course... samnsara Feb 2017 #20
My ltc instructor, Vilis Veritas Feb 2017 #61
Figure out what kind of gun you want, because of what you want it for. braddy Feb 2017 #21
Take lots of classes, GET A SAFE, become comfortable using it, and adopt the mindset to use it. NightWatcher Feb 2017 #22
Congrats - I am in favor of gun ownership, especially for Democrats, and... The Polack MSgt Feb 2017 #23
If the only reason you are getting a gun is to resist... Caliman73 Feb 2017 #27
They are designed to be deadly in anyone's hands. VMA131Marine Feb 2017 #54
I prefer phasers mysef. You can set them to "stun." hunter Feb 2017 #29
Good thing they're not real. I'd be shootin' fuckers all day if I had one of those. Iggo Feb 2017 #32
Set to "stun", of course? nt Blue_true Feb 2017 #77
This is my home defense weapon of choice. JudyM Feb 2017 #48
And...paranoia has won! A Round Tuit Feb 2017 #30
Don't. Please, just don't. Bonx Feb 2017 #34
Just what we need, a bunch of people prepared to shoot neighbors over food, or god knows what. Hoyt Feb 2017 #35
Which DUers admire George Zimmerman? Can you provide usernames? Marengo Feb 2017 #46
Check your Gungeoneer buddies. They don't allow me over there anymore. Hoyt Feb 2017 #71
As a first time gun owner MFM008 Feb 2017 #38
Take a bunch of classes, be sure to practice, and enjoy! RedWedge Feb 2017 #39
Don't play into the hands of your enemies njhoneybadger Feb 2017 #40
Serious question: linuxman Feb 2017 #41
Hobbe's war of all against all...not gonna do it, wouldn't be prudent. You do you. mahina Feb 2017 #42
May I recommend the CZ p-09 for HD use. ileus Feb 2017 #43
Spend time at a range and practice, practice, practice tirebiter Feb 2017 #44
Yeah....we're not nearly at that point yet. Tommy_Carcetti Feb 2017 #45
One of the people closest to me in this world did the same thing immediately after Bush was elected. NCTraveler Feb 2017 #47
But ... Obama has a secret plan to take away all guns ... next month. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Feb 2017 #49
Such mixed feelings GulfCoast66 Feb 2017 #50
not me. trumpeters are so fucking stupid a gun isn't necessary. spanone Feb 2017 #51
Keep it in a safe and I would take a class on proper safety and handling. nycbos Feb 2017 #52
Not the wisest course of OldHippieChick Feb 2017 #55
K&R nt ProudProgressiveNow Feb 2017 #56
I'm waitin' for the Trump Gummint to pass a law requirin' me to NCjack Feb 2017 #57
Pea shooter against a tank time. 50 Shades Of Blue Feb 2017 #58
You realize that if you draw a gun, you need to be Blue_true Feb 2017 #59
Most instructors are NRA certified. EX500rider Feb 2017 #68
Here's one of the NRA Board Members that overseas those certified instructors. Hoyt Feb 2017 #72
offer sweetapogee Feb 2017 #85
Maybe I should have Witten NON NUT. There are decent NRA people. nt Blue_true Feb 2017 #83
Doesn't do much except sit there in case of a home break-in Dem2 Feb 2017 #60
If females are in the house, a home invasion becomes Blue_true Feb 2017 #86
Personally, I'm going to build a moat around my house... VMA131Marine Feb 2017 #62
May I suggest a 16 gauge pump shotgun. azureblue Feb 2017 #64
I hate to say this but you have already marked yourself. retrowire Feb 2017 #66
Guns are never the answer.... BlueJac Feb 2017 #67
Glock 19 and Mossberg 500 Aviation Pro Feb 2017 #69
I understand wanting a gun. Doreen Feb 2017 #73
I don't have any guns TNLib Feb 2017 #75
It's harder to make good decisions when you are feeling fear. logosoco Feb 2017 #76
Hope you recover that optimism you showed the other day. klook Feb 2017 #78
Are you prepared to die a violent death? Morris64 Feb 2017 #79
Somebody has to say it sarisataka Feb 2017 #80
Thanks, I needed that! Bayard Feb 2017 #84
I bought my first self defense handgun in 1980 elmac Feb 2017 #81
Can't say as I blame you. Paladin Feb 2017 #82
locking OKNancy Feb 2017 #87
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