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Deep13

(39,154 posts)
Sat Dec 15, 2012, 11:12 PM Dec 2012

I have a bunch of guns. Ask me anything. [View all]

This is in someways a copycat thread of the following.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=1995230

I think I have a somewhat different perspective from that poster and I do not mind discussing it.

If you want to use personal insults or whatever, I already know what they are, so save the keyboard strokes.

Background: I have 15 or 16, I don't exactly remember. I only shoot inanimate targets, not animals. It's a hobby. I willingly supported the NRA a long time ago, before I started shooting, actually. In the last ten years I was a member only because it was required for membership at the local rifle range. When I stopped shooting there, I let the membership expire. I never liked how they were against my favorite candidates and was offended that a traitor like Oliver North was a board member. There is no way I would renew now.

FYI, I am grading exams, so if I do not respond right away, just be patient.

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self-editiing Skittles Dec 2012 #1
No, this is the time to have a discussion on gun control. Deep13 Dec 2012 #5
people unsure of how many guns they have??? Skittles Dec 2012 #9
I'm not going to kill anyone. nt Deep13 Dec 2012 #16
someone could break into your house and steal a gun Skittles Dec 2012 #20
That seems to be a limited definition of "know". ManiacJoe Dec 2012 #53
I seriously hope you are joking Skittles Dec 2012 #55
I wouldn't know if someone broke in? Deep13 Dec 2012 #89
I think double digits are your specialty Skittles Dec 2012 #173
Wow what an assumption qkvhj Dec 2012 #126
Why don't you just take up whittling or some other hobby? femmocrat Dec 2012 #2
They aren't manly man enough? Floyd_Gondolli Dec 2012 #4
essentially. nt Deep13 Dec 2012 #23
And there it is. Zoeisright Dec 2012 #181
I do archery too. Deep13 Dec 2012 #21
Your answer is very disturbing to me. femmocrat Dec 2012 #27
elaborate Deep13 Dec 2012 #91
Why in God's name do you have 15 guns for? hrmjustin Dec 2012 #3
15 or 16 Deep13 Dec 2012 #15
Well it just seems odd to have that many, but who the hell am I to judge. hrmjustin Dec 2012 #29
I guess it is. I'm a bit eccentric. Deep13 Dec 2012 #94
That is not a large number for a competitor or sport shooter. Its minimal for a prepper ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #107
I won't ask you a thing. Whovian Dec 2012 #6
Thanks for writing to say so. nt Deep13 Dec 2012 #24
How can you not know exactly how many guns you have?... SidDithers Dec 2012 #7
it is called "gun culture" Skittles Dec 2012 #13
Not all gun owners are illiterate rednecks. ... spin Dec 2012 #145
you are confusing gun owners and gun nuts Skittles Dec 2012 #174
The problem with the term "gun nuts" ... spin Dec 2012 #176
gawd Skittles Dec 2012 #177
+1 - Maybe he doesn't really think of the potential damage. nt Bonobo Dec 2012 #17
Well, I'd notice that the door was kicked in. Deep13 Dec 2012 #25
Have you ever shot in competition? frank380 Dec 2012 #8
afraid not. Deep13 Dec 2012 #30
I do shoot comp qkvhj Dec 2012 #135
OK ... Vox Moi Dec 2012 #10
each in turn... Deep13 Dec 2012 #32
Would it be possible to have a really satisfying target pistol ... Vox Moi Dec 2012 #88
I wrote a response but my computer lost it. Deep13 Dec 2012 #100
Are you the model gun owner in your view? Cobalt Violet Dec 2012 #11
If it's not important to you, don't respond. Deep13 Dec 2012 #33
Is there something you really want that you would trade for your guns? rwheeler31 Dec 2012 #12
universal health care would do it. Deep13 Dec 2012 #62
Okay, I'll bite TexasBushwhacker Dec 2012 #14
two of those would be inconvenient, but not really problem. Deep13 Dec 2012 #72
I'll ask you to turn them in to your local police or destroy them Floyd_Gondolli Dec 2012 #18
I think the people who forget they have a gun at the airport are stupid Skittles Dec 2012 #22
I asked you to keep the personal insults to yourself. nt Deep13 Dec 2012 #35
LOL Skittles Dec 2012 #45
I'm out in the sticks. Deep13 Dec 2012 #51
As long as we're talking about self-defense... Bonobo Dec 2012 #19
Security guard also? Cop? What about carrying a baseball bat? Is that armed? Logical Dec 2012 #28
Nope, just a gun in the hand of a non-uniformed person. Bonobo Dec 2012 #34
That's not self defense pintobean Dec 2012 #41
Perhaps according to the law, yeah. Bonobo Dec 2012 #49
Would you assault a woman who's carrying? pintobean Dec 2012 #61
Good question. Bonobo Dec 2012 #63
Every cop I've ever known carries off-duty pintobean Dec 2012 #98
Yeah, cause America is fucking nuts. Bonobo Dec 2012 #101
They're not always concealed. pintobean Dec 2012 #109
Yup, so they don't really care if they scare people. Bonobo Dec 2012 #113
If I were as worried as you appear to be, pintobean Dec 2012 #133
Lots of smart answers. Bonobo Dec 2012 #151
wow Budgies Revenge Dec 2012 #142
I was thinking along this line as well qkvhj Dec 2012 #148
Carrying in hand or in a holster? I have never seen someone carrying a gun in their hand. n-t Logical Dec 2012 #43
A holstered gun in the hands of a civilian... Bonobo Dec 2012 #52
I would like to see you come down to kansas and punch some of these farmers in the face... Logical Dec 2012 #57
I wouldn't go to Kansas. Bonobo Dec 2012 #59
If you live in a state where open carry is legal you still go to jail! Logical Dec 2012 #65
Don't be scared, Logical. Bonobo Dec 2012 #69
Lol, I love the tough guy on the Internet ploy! Logical Dec 2012 #75
LOL, me too, tough guy. Bonobo Dec 2012 #84
Your insecurities far surpass that of any public gun toter. OneTenthofOnePercent Dec 2012 #64
I am just exposing the cowardice of gun defenders. Bonobo Dec 2012 #70
You're right. I completely understand how you assaulting someone with a gun... OneTenthofOnePercent Dec 2012 #117
Yeah, what could possibly be threatening about a person with a loaded gun? Bonobo Dec 2012 #76
How do you tell a civilian from an LEO? ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #114
He now realizes it was a failed point! n-t Logical Dec 2012 #120
No, I do not. Bonobo Dec 2012 #123
He can't answer this question qkvhj Dec 2012 #152
It is truly hilarious to expose the fear that gun defenders have. Bonobo Dec 2012 #67
I think it is funny someone hates guns so bad they want to assault.. Logical Dec 2012 #71
Who said I would WANT to? Bonobo Dec 2012 #81
LOL, so anyone in a security guard uniform is ok? I love this!! Logical Dec 2012 #85
Well, that would be at least SOME indication that they are carrying in the performance of a job. Bonobo Dec 2012 #93
Anyone can walk around in a security guard uniform, hell, even have... Logical Dec 2012 #97
"Illogical" is a better name for you. Bonobo Dec 2012 #99
Lol, your security guard ok vs. citizen cop not ended this discussion! You.. Logical Dec 2012 #105
LOL, you still didn't answer the question. nt Bonobo Dec 2012 #108
Go work on the heavy bag Rocky, for that ultimate encounter with that off duty detective! LOL Logical Dec 2012 #115
Don't need to. Bonobo Dec 2012 #121
Stop... now you are trying to change the basis of your own statement qkvhj Dec 2012 #155
Non uniformed LEO must love you for that ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #112
Yeah, it is ironic for sure. nt Bonobo Dec 2012 #118
Its hilarious ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #125
Yes, it is an academic argument and I see no indication I failed. Bonobo Dec 2012 #128
The answer is clearly no ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #137
So if a crazy guy walks into a mall, I will just ignore it as long as his gun is holstered. Bonobo Dec 2012 #139
How do you know he is crazy? ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #144
Now you have stumbled on the truth. nt Bonobo Dec 2012 #146
It was always there, but your framing of it, as a reducto absurdum, failed ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #150
I'll bite sarisataka Dec 2012 #138
That will never happen. Deep13 Dec 2012 #37
That's good. Bonobo Dec 2012 #40
sure, that would be threatening. nt Deep13 Dec 2012 #78
Hmmm... slutticus Dec 2012 #74
I see quotes. Who said that? Bonobo Dec 2012 #95
Again all I can say is wow qkvhj Dec 2012 #141
So, you're the second person talk about the obscene amount of guns that you have... cynatnite Dec 2012 #26
I'm tempted to ask them EXACTLY HOW SMALL IS IT??? Skittles Dec 2012 #31
no sex threads. tos nt Deep13 Dec 2012 #39
not bragging, seems like exactly the right time to talk. nt Deep13 Dec 2012 #38
Go count your fucking guns since you don't know how many you own. n/t cynatnite Dec 2012 #129
I see that you have a clear rationale for owning many guns and have srican69 Dec 2012 #36
Most others, sadly, are digging in their heels. Deep13 Dec 2012 #48
Your last paragraph summed it up well IMO. I did target shooting as a youth decades and RKP5637 Dec 2012 #58
Tell me exactly how it would be a hardship on you BlueStreak Dec 2012 #42
okay, that would be fine with me. Deep13 Dec 2012 #50
It seems reasonable to me as well BlueStreak Dec 2012 #83
definetly eliminate all unregulated transfers. Deep13 Dec 2012 #116
I already live in this reality qkvhj Dec 2012 #164
We cannot expect to stop every one. There are 300M guns and a lot of crazy people BlueStreak Dec 2012 #183
Tell me how society would be safer if he did so. krispos42 Dec 2012 #119
Seat belts have not prevented EVERY auto death BlueStreak Dec 2012 #182
Your proposals that I replied do did not include a waiting period krispos42 Dec 2012 #187
That is a BS argument BlueStreak Dec 2012 #192
Registration is about post-crime investigation and prosecution. krispos42 Dec 2012 #193
If any of them are stolen, should you be held criminally responsible for crimes committed with BiminiTwisted Dec 2012 #44
They're pretty secure. Deep13 Dec 2012 #56
Everyone has a hobby, many collect things. I hope you keep them safe. uppityperson Dec 2012 #46
college, USA history to 1877. Deep13 Dec 2012 #60
I have to say you seem rational to me Floyd_Gondolli Dec 2012 #92
um, thanks? Deep13 Dec 2012 #124
I respect you and your love of guns Herlong Dec 2012 #47
thanks Deep13 Dec 2012 #73
You need 15 for target shooting? nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #54
awkward phrasing. Deep13 Dec 2012 #77
Auto correct sucks nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #102
I don't NEED any. Deep13 Dec 2012 #127
Yeah, but it is the potential of them getting lost nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #136
What's your favorite dish at Thanksgiving? musical_soul Dec 2012 #66
that's not fair! Deep13 Dec 2012 #80
How do you lock them up? slutticus Dec 2012 #68
they are in they're own room. Deep13 Dec 2012 #82
Why not a big safe? slutticus Dec 2012 #90
They're big. Deep13 Dec 2012 #111
Ginger or Mary Ann? jorno67 Dec 2012 #79
Mary Ann, a real woman, not a useless trophy. nt Deep13 Dec 2012 #86
Another one, TRJuan Dec 2012 #87
A long time I would think. Deep13 Dec 2012 #104
Would you be okay with a federal law to have all firearms secured in the home? former-republican Dec 2012 #96
I think a person should be able to have one handy. Deep13 Dec 2012 #106
unsecured firearms is an important issue in my opinion former-republican Dec 2012 #122
Agreed that trigger locks =/= secured. Deep13 Dec 2012 #130
Some are through straw purchases former-republican Dec 2012 #140
Ask you anything? tandot Dec 2012 #103
Post removed Post removed Dec 2012 #110
I don't know why you have to be offensive. Do you? Democratopia Dec 2012 #132
Why I have to be offensive? tandot Dec 2012 #143
Yes your language has been very offensive. If you want to live in a climate of peace, try working Democratopia Dec 2012 #149
My language is offending you? tandot Dec 2012 #160
You were extremely offensive to the opening poster. Your excuse seems to be Democratopia Dec 2012 #185
Really? tandot Dec 2012 #194
This thread should disappear... trash. n/t Agschmid Dec 2012 #131
Why? Why is there so much censorship? Why is there so much anger aimed at the opening poster? Democratopia Dec 2012 #134
He doesn't know how many fucking guns he owns. cynatnite Dec 2012 #147
I am anti-gun, would never own a gun, but I have no idea how many knives I have. Democratopia Dec 2012 #154
You are comparing knives to guns...seriously? cynatnite Dec 2012 #158
I think one gun is too many, but we are where we are. Democratopia Dec 2012 #162
At close range in skilled hands a knife is a more deadly weapon than many handguns. .... spin Dec 2012 #179
At this time gun owners are not popular here on DU. ... spin Dec 2012 #153
good luck on that former-republican Dec 2012 #156
You are right. Sadly that is why we have not made any real progress in the last decade. spin Dec 2012 #165
Why wait? Cut up your NRA card and mail it to them if you feel that righteous about it. n/t cynatnite Dec 2012 #159
I might if I could find the damn thing. ... spin Dec 2012 #166
And that's all that is stopping you from telling them to stick where the sun don't shine? n/t cynatnite Dec 2012 #170
After thinking about this ... spin Dec 2012 #178
You are giving the NRA a fair chance to sit down with Obama? Seriously? n/t cynatnite Dec 2012 #184
I think timing is important. ... spin Dec 2012 #191
Delete. replied to wrong poster. spin Dec 2012 #190
Are you safer owning the guns vs. if you did not have them? MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #157
Strict gun laws that tend to make gun crime less?? qkvhj Dec 2012 #161
Those are cities. States are much more representative. MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #163
Not really the actual numbers demonstrate smarting very different qkvhj Dec 2012 #167
Wyoming is pretty damned white. So is Montana. MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #169
I think you're picking and chosing numbers to your liking Kennah Dec 2012 #172
You're not including accidents and suicides MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #189
What Will You Do With Them otohara Dec 2012 #168
I used to have 22 guns, but I misplaced a couple of them. Kennah Dec 2012 #171
Wow darkangel218 Dec 2012 #175
Thanks for identifying yourself. Zoeisright Dec 2012 #180
Are you a douchenozzle in real life or do you simply play one on DU? - n/t coalition_unwilling Dec 2012 #186
LOL! You crack me up, Deep 13. What could have possibly motivated you Zorra Dec 2012 #188
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