Gun Control & RKBA

discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,479 posts) Sun Jul 8, 2012, 09:12 AM Jul 2012

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Last edited Thu Jul 12, 2012, 11:20 AM - Edit history (1)

Please describe your view of those in lawful possession of firearms, by selecting an option. Also, please explain your choice.

I'll be happy to add a description for you if you reply.

36 votes, 2 passes \| Time left: Unlimited
	Generally reasonable folks who've made a short-sighted or foolish choice.
	1 (3%)
	The majority are stand-up responsible citizens but there will always be a few bad apples.
	27 (75%)
	A small %age will always remain responsible but many are or will become careless, criminal, unsafe or some combination.
	0 (0%)
	A group made up of an unacceptable number of vigilantes and overly macho cop-wannabes.
	8 (22%)
	While most are responsible they also worry daily about the coming zombie apocalypse. ;)
	0 (0%)
	2 DU members did not wish to select any of the options provided.
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Please select your view [View all] discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 OP

As a firearms owner and CCP-holder, I can assure you there are too many .... Scuba Jul 2012 #1

That's been my experience as well. Recognizing/admitting it is laudable. Hoyt Jul 2012 #2

Please elaborate on the percentage... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #5

The only percentage he has permatex Jul 2012 #7

And you know this because? Scuba Jul 2012 #9

Because according to him permatex Jul 2012 #11

Better check the thread over... the "he" you're referring to is me. Scuba Jul 2012 #13

No permatex Jul 2012 #14

I have no idea what percentage, but even one is "too many".... Scuba Jul 2012 #8

I'm aware... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #15

Perhaps one in 10 or 20, but my sample size is too small to be of much use... Scuba Jul 2012 #17

Wouldn't a "closet vigilante"... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #19

As I said before, I have no idea.... Scuba Jul 2012 #20

IMO... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #21

And what aspect would that be? I can't find the SOP. Scuba Jul 2012 #22

The SOP: discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #24

Judging by your post Trunk Monkey Jul 2012 #49

You read my post correctly. Welcome to DU. Scuba Jul 2012 #50

Thanks NT Trunk Monkey Jul 2012 #55

I get this mental image... krispos42 Jul 2012 #78

Can I get an idea of... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #4

If that is the case hack89 Jul 2012 #16

Citation, please. Scuba Jul 2012 #18

Here you go hack89 Jul 2012 #48

Sorry, this doesn't support your claim; it doesn't show number of shootings. Scuba Jul 2012 #51

So there were more shootings but fewer deaths? OK. hack89 Jul 2012 #59

Data I've seen suggest there is little change in shooting related crimes.... Scuba Jul 2012 #61

There are fewer people being killed by guns hack89 Jul 2012 #62

Well, George Zimmerman is one too many. Scuba Jul 2012 #70

Here you go permatex Jul 2012 #72

Here you go hack89 Jul 2012 #77

I vote for #2, safeinOhio Jul 2012 #3

Every legal conceal carrier I know permatex Jul 2012 #6

Firearm owners are no different than car owners or Hummel figurine collectors in that respect slackmaster Jul 2012 #10

The second option... Lizzie Poppet Jul 2012 #12

Are we so materialistic and shallow rrneck Jul 2012 #23

In a way. discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #25

Um, gee, on their actions? Scuba Jul 2012 #26

This forum is about gun control/rights discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #30

we can judge people by their actions/reactions.n/t Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #27

but we don't discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #31

Lots of folks - - - Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #32

No argument here :) n/t discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #37

What we do. rrneck Jul 2012 #36

judging others based on their stuff discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #40

I agree. rrneck Jul 2012 #43

Many have bought the lie... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #44

If we assume that the primary goal of government rrneck Jul 2012 #45

Questions for you :) discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #53

That's how (successful) societies have been run rrneck Jul 2012 #56

But still the question remains... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #63

Equitibility and porn have a lot in common I guess. rrneck Jul 2012 #71

Honest??? discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #73

+1000 rrneck Jul 2012 #74

I first heard that... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #76

As with any group, there will be some bad apples Bluzmann57 Jul 2012 #28

I don't much care for... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #33

Problem is: It ONLY takes one. e.g. Look at the chain-reaction that George Zimmerman set off. patrice Jul 2012 #29

"...it's not the guns themselves..." discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #34

How does numbers and types play into this? Clames Jul 2012 #42

Too generalized group just us Jul 2012 #35

responsible gun owners discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #38

As a non-hunting gun owner... MicaelS Jul 2012 #112

No biggie but... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #113

Ouch, sorry about that. Got in too big a hurry. MicaelS Jul 2012 #114

And if I remember correctly permatex Jul 2012 #39

so you use a Ruger number 1? gejohnston Jul 2012 #41

Automatic hand guns? You mean as in a Stechkin, Schnellfeuer, or the like? Marengo Jul 2012 #46

Welcome. Good example of a truly responsible gun owner. Wish more had your view. Hoyt Jul 2012 #80

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha permatex Jul 2012 #85

He or she makes more sense than you guys. And gun owners like that Hoyt Jul 2012 #88

Your just as uninformed as he/she is permatex Jul 2012 #90

Man, you crack me up. l'll give you that. Hoyt Jul 2012 #91

Thank you permatex Jul 2012 #93

Exactly. The 2nd Amendment does not allow you guys to "hunt" citizens. Hoyt Jul 2012 #94

Thats so fucking stupid permatex Jul 2012 #95

That's funny. I don't care how many guns you carry. Hoyt Jul 2012 #96

yup permatex Jul 2012 #98

"Reputation? " Hoyt Jul 2012 #99

If you don't get it by now permatex Jul 2012 #100

Yes you do. Clames Jul 2012 #102

At least I can walk down streets -- even dark ones -- without a gun. Hoyt Jul 2012 #107

Good for you permatex Jul 2012 #109

I do all the time. Clames Jul 2012 #117

Most intelligent people don't carry guns because they know the odds are so low of a situation. Hoyt Jul 2012 #121

Many intelligent people carry guns. Clames Jul 2012 #123

Who's using "assault rifles" for hunting? PavePusher Jul 2012 #87

IMI Desert Eagle, semi-automatic handgun oneshooter Jul 2012 #89

IMO it's self evident Trunk Monkey Jul 2012 #47

Exactly sarisataka Jul 2012 #57

Many of those... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #75

But what we don't have Trunk Monkey Jul 2012 #79

the honest man does not need laws and the criminal will not follow them discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #82

Options two an four are not exclusive. Warren Stupidity Jul 2012 #52

What's this... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #54

True. Lizzie Poppet Jul 2012 #68

Any complete answer would involve qualifying one's own... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #69

I see by the votes that the line has been drawn at the usual place. While, I may have worded #2 Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #58

I see the real issue... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #66

Number Two question needs to be reframed so that we educate and prevent those Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #97

I must confess... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #116

Once the criminal has learned that he can resort Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #122

I can't believe I'm saying this........ wandy Jul 2012 #60

Thanks for contributing. discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #64

Wouldn't that depend on the size of you're kazoo? wandy Jul 2012 #65

Wouldn't that be a personal matter? discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #67

Guns! We need more GUNS! bongbong Jul 2012 #81

grow up discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #83

Sounds to me he has grown up. Or, has always had a mature attitude toward the dang things. Hoyt Jul 2012 #92

Only you would believe that permatex Jul 2012 #101

You own guns yourself... Clames Jul 2012 #103

I think it is painfully clear permatex Jul 2012 #104

Definitely not here promoting more guns, more carriers, relaxed laws, etc. Hoyt Jul 2012 #106

And yet more guns, permatex Jul 2012 #108

Before Zimmy shot unarmed teen, he was just like you guys -- supposedly a "law abiding" gun carrier. Hoyt Jul 2012 #110

I knew it permatex Jul 2012 #111

Disruption bongbong Jul 2012 #119

Do you have anything intelligent to add? permatex Jul 2012 #125

Sure I do bongbong Jul 2012 #134

For you as well discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #137

Excellent addition to the discourse. cherokeeprogressive Jul 2012 #84

finally permatex Jul 2012 #86

Gun religion bongbong Jul 2012 #133

I'm sure #2 is the reality SecularMotion Jul 2012 #105

Well, if you're "sure"... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #115

That would require effort... Clames Jul 2012 #118

I'm sorry if you feel insulted by my post. SecularMotion Jul 2012 #120

No you are not. Clames Jul 2012 #124

an aside handmade34 Jul 2012 #126

Personally... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #127

I see it all... handmade34 Jul 2012 #129

Oh my! discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #131

Took the final option because I honestly have no idea. n/t NRaleighLiberal Jul 2012 #128

Why are so many posters voting for #2. Aren't all gun owners supposed to be right-wing nuts? AnotherMcIntosh Jul 2012 #130

The only logical conclusion is... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #132

The poll is flawed and cannot prove anything. Glassunion Jul 2012 #135

Everyone... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #136