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Yes, but rrneck Jun 2012 #1
I think there should just be a group for "all discussion concerning firearms". Atypical Liberal Jun 2012 #17
Everybody isnt a firearms enthusiast. rrneck Jun 2012 #19
Most of us here are. Atypical Liberal Jun 2012 #20
True rrneck Jun 2012 #21
I doubt the usual suspects would post much. Clames Jun 2012 #22
Not necessary - use "Outdoor Life" if you want to discuss specific firearms questions tularetom Jun 2012 #2
Agree Kaleva Jun 2012 #3
I thought... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2012 #4
Something like Justice & Public Safety is now? Kaleva Jun 2012 #6
Yes exactly :) n/t discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2012 #7
There are plenty of right wing gun sites to discuss all things guns. Hoyt Jun 2012 #5
by all means let The Right Wingers discuss it at Their Sites. I, for one, do NOT wish to go there. Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2012 #10
Exactly. Why should we have to go to a right wing site? NewMoonTherian Jun 2012 #11
I just don't want to read a bunch of "what kind of bullets do you use to make sure the damage Hoyt Jun 2012 #14
One can trash can such threads if you aren't interested in them. Kaleva Jun 2012 #15
I don't think the such threads have a place here -- Free Republic, Stormfront, etc., are perfect for Hoyt Jun 2012 #16
Aren't those kind of threads already allowed on DU in the Outdoors Group? Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2012 #24
OK - I'll change my No vote. But, then, why not just go to Hoyt Jun 2012 #27
Obviously, this is a niche topic. Where better to discuss it than under the Umbrella of 2A? Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2012 #28
I do those too gejohnston Jun 2012 #29
yes but, thing is This is more narrower in definition and different in scope --- Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2012 #33
And when do you plan to do it? Been 24hrs and no change. oneshooter Jun 2012 #72
When are you going to Outdoor group and post about your loads, carry rig, Hoyt Jun 2012 #81
I am not the one that has lied(so far) to another member about changing a vote. oneshooter Jun 2012 #84
Still not done. Seems you are less than honest with other DU folk. n/t oneshooter Jun 2012 #96
If we van put up with rrneck Jun 2012 #36
"I just don't want to read..." PavePusher Jun 2012 #47
You know, I think I agree with you. NewMoonTherian Jun 2012 #63
Great point, that is why we need to do it here. Thanks for the support!! Logical Jun 2012 #82
No. This has come up before. Starboard Tack Jun 2012 #8
Where there has to be some sporting value... ellisonz Jun 2012 #9
You wouldn't know the definition of "sporting value" anyway. Clames Jun 2012 #12
I'm pretty sure I've posted more in that group than you have... ellisonz Jun 2012 #26
Well, he is pretty new. gejohnston Jun 2012 #30
Funny how he trots around like he's been here a long time... ellisonz Jun 2012 #32
knowing about events and people gejohnston Jun 2012 #35
It's a very strong indicator... ellisonz Jun 2012 #37
for example? gejohnston Jun 2012 #40
I'm talking about Democrats on this site. ellisonz Jun 2012 #46
I fail to see the point gejohnston Jun 2012 #50
This part: ellisonz Jun 2012 #52
OK, and your evidence is what? gejohnston Jun 2012 #53
Try spending some time in GD when there's a chance for such discussions... ellisonz Jun 2012 #54
not gun nuttery at all gejohnston Jun 2012 #55
Now Now....are you Progressive, progressive, a democrat or a Democrat? ileus Jun 2012 #70
Yeah right.... Clames Jun 2012 #62
Indeed. n/t Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2012 #85
You should try the "quality over quantity"... Clames Jun 2012 #31
When you insult my understanding of "sporting value" ellisonz Jun 2012 #34
You're way out of line here, ellisonz. Three accusations of disruptor petronius Jun 2012 #44
When a poster makes his sole purpose here launching constant personal attacks... ellisonz Jun 2012 #45
It's clear from your posts in Hosts, Meta, here, and elsewhere that you view yourself petronius Jun 2012 #48
DU is eminently customizable... ellisonz Jun 2012 #49
Well, that's part of the cultural divide here- we prefer statistics to lurid anecdotes. friendly_iconoclast Jun 2012 #56
I don't see it as a gun control issue Meiko Jun 2012 #95
"Gun use" doesn't happen without readily available guns. n/t ellisonz Jun 2012 #98
And how would you propose to lessen the availability of firearms to those who would abuse the right oneshooter Jun 2012 #99
There is a poster who I have on ignore replying to this post. ellisonz Jun 2012 #100
If you use the word troll gejohnston Jun 2012 #51
You insult everyone in this group that doesn't hold precisely to you ideas. Clames Jun 2012 #101
That's a damn lie. Since when do you speak for everyone in the group? ellisonz Jun 2012 #102
No lies. Clames Jun 2012 #103
This is a relatively slow-moving Group, with a smallish number of regular posters, petronius Jun 2012 #13
I agree. Atypical Liberal Jun 2012 #18
Guns or Firearms .... thinking.... Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2012 #25
What about people who want to discuss gun policy... DanTex Jun 2012 #60
Why do you think the group will be littered with "gun porn"? Kaleva Jun 2012 #61
I'd hate to see a new cat that was limited. ileus Jun 2012 #23
Go liven it up with "gun talk. " Hoyt Jun 2012 #38
An idea: discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2012 #39
That would be a possiblity. Kaleva Jun 2012 #41
I'm okay either way n/t discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2012 #42
Your idea would be a very good one if... Kaleva Jun 2012 #43
suggestion: The Umbrella could be The Second Ammendment....which brings me to another thought Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2012 #78
I like the idea. discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2012 #88
This could give us a opportunity to gather around what unites us... ileus Jun 2012 #57
The reason I voted no. Remmah2 Jun 2012 #58
No. This forum is about gun policy. DanTex Jun 2012 #59
If the SOP was expanded... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2012 #87
never include "safety" in the list of discussion topics CreekDog Jun 2012 #64
You know, you're right - I tend to think of safety as fundamentally included petronius Jun 2012 #65
Yes. I pretty much assumed it was a given... Kaleva Jun 2012 #66
I added it... petronius Jun 2012 #67
I never understood why pictures weren't permitted. Renew Deal Jun 2012 #68
all they have to do is ignore non-policy threads. ileus Jun 2012 #69
It's against the Terms of Service to post "shock content" ellisonz Jun 2012 #73
You're kidding right? Renew Deal Jun 2012 #86
No I think photos of bullet ridden corpses is shock content... ellisonz Jun 2012 #89
I read it correctly Renew Deal Jun 2012 #90
I wrote: ellisonz Jun 2012 #91
Right Renew Deal Jun 2012 #92
When I think gun porn I think pics of great firearms ileus Jun 2012 #93
Regarding the pro-control posters discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2012 #71
And about 15 of the 25 were reeled over with a DU this poll post. ileus Jun 2012 #74
I'm not sure of your point. discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2012 #76
never mind. found it. gross. -- Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2012 #79
Yes. The votes of the non-regulars didn't change the gap much. Kaleva Jun 2012 #80
You'll also notice that some of those who voted "No" want Gun Control & RKBA shut down completely Kaleva Jun 2012 #75
I realize that "yes" doesn't mean more gun control laws. discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2012 #77
That sounds like a great description. ileus Jun 2012 #83
I had to think this one over a few days sarisataka Jun 2012 #94
Yes: knowledge promotes safety Tejas Jun 2012 #97
Yes, It makes good sense. era veteran Jun 2012 #104
Although new to DU, I voted in this poll... G26 Jun 2012 #105
There is one here that claims that all he needs to know about firearms he can get on the net. oneshooter Jun 2012 #106
After nearly 100 votes and 1 week, the 70 - 30 split is clearly stable. aikoaiko Jun 2012 #107
I believe what comes next is the official poll. Or maybe not. Kaleva Jun 2012 #108
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