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48. Co-Worker was also an M1A1 tanker in the Gulf War

Tue Dec 18, 2012, 02:02 PM

Dec 2012

He used to tell tales of his commander having the nasty habit of trying to spit his chewing tobacco while riding up top with the hatch open. He was constantly getting spit on.

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Simple question. Is there such a thing as a "responsible gun owner"? [View all] xoom Dec 2012 OP

um MrDiaz Dec 2012 #1

I own a gun. I haven't shot anybody. Bucky Dec 2012 #2

Really? Savannahmann Dec 2012 #38

i did say the MrDiaz Dec 2012 #39

Oh so now statistics matter? Savannahmann Dec 2012 #40

when MrDiaz Dec 2012 #42

Fair point. The criminals have guns. So all hope is lost Savannahmann Dec 2012 #50

You may be overlooking something ComplimentarySwine Dec 2012 #57

So again, all hope is lost Savannahmann Dec 2012 #66

So we should not campaign to eliminate Nuclear Weapons. Savannahmann Dec 2012 #67

Concerning the GTR ComplimentarySwine Dec 2012 #55

Thanks for the update Savannahmann Dec 2012 #56

state trooper in Oklahoma last week let his 3 year-old nephew find his unsecured gun CBGLuthier Dec 2012 #3

I can MrDiaz Dec 2012 #9

yes riverbendviewgal Dec 2012 #4

Yes NeedleCast Dec 2012 #5

I know many. Brickbat Dec 2012 #6

Yes I lock my guns in a safe and lock my ammo too. n/t Ganja Ninja Dec 2012 #7

It's the majority by most standards... Coyote_Tan Dec 2012 #8

The vast, vast majority are 'responsible'. earthside Dec 2012 #10

Define responsible. justanidea Dec 2012 #11

Post removed Post removed Dec 2012 #12

Ignorant much? tk9799 Dec 2012 #18

what a heap of shit. cali Dec 2012 #21

There may be some, but they are the only people who should have them treestar Dec 2012 #13

Is there such a thing as a "responsible drinker"? hack89 Dec 2012 #14

Yes krawhitham Dec 2012 #17

That's two more shots a month ohheckyeah Dec 2012 #54

I'm a very responsible drinker, I don't drink n/t Fumesucker Dec 2012 #29

Do you recognize any middle ground? nt hack89 Dec 2012 #32

I imagine there might be a drinker out there who has never driven impaired Fumesucker Dec 2012 #34

Yes, (But if you have more Guns than Cars you might be a Gun Nut) krawhitham Dec 2012 #15

So owning more than one gun now makes someone a nut? justanidea Dec 2012 #19

How many different guns do you need to shoot someone with for self defense? krawhitham Dec 2012 #46

depends how far away they are, I suppose. Pistols up close, Shotguns @ 20-75yds, Rifles far away. OneTenthofOnePercent Dec 2012 #65

I consider myself a "responsible" gun owner with more than 1 firearm AlecBGreen Dec 2012 #68

Most are hack89 Dec 2012 #16

But enough aren't. And those who promote more guns in more places, darn sure aren't. Hoyt Dec 2012 #27

A tiny fraction. hack89 Dec 2012 #28

And most of them do not use the weaons AND most importantly don't promote more and more guns in more Hoyt Dec 2012 #30

So we agree that there are plenty of responsible gun owners. nt hack89 Dec 2012 #33

You aren't very perceptive. Another reason for you to leave your guns at home. Hoyt Dec 2012 #35

I have a good grasp on the reality of the situation. hack89 Dec 2012 #37

My son-in-law for one. He is a collector of antique guns as well. Cleita Dec 2012 #20

I am a responsible gun owner! CRK7376 Dec 2012 #22

Well, duh. riqster Dec 2012 #23

They are all "responsible gun owners"..... 99Forever Dec 2012 #24

Yes. LP2K12 Dec 2012 #25

They all think they are responsible, right up until they aren't. Hoyt Dec 2012 #26

Yes. easttexaslefty Dec 2012 #31

Yes, for a limited time. It could be their entire lives. It could be up until next week. onehandle Dec 2012 #36

"Gun ownership is an aberration in a civilized society." AlecBGreen Dec 2012 #69

No. The most responsible thing you can do with a gun is not own one. Aristus Dec 2012 #41

Army? Glassunion Dec 2012 #44

Army. M1A1 tanker. Aristus Dec 2012 #45

Co-Worker was also an M1A1 tanker in the Gulf War Glassunion Dec 2012 #48

You're un-American. OneTenthofOnePercent Dec 2012 #64

Is this a serious question, or do you have another motive for this post? Avalux Dec 2012 #43

As much as I don't like guns, I guess there ARE responsible owners. BigDemVoter Dec 2012 #47

It seems to me that those occasional hunters could very well be some of the most dangerous. ComplimentarySwine Dec 2012 #59

You're probably right. . . BigDemVoter Dec 2012 #62

Of course...look here ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #49

Seriously? ohheckyeah Dec 2012 #51

When I was married.....we had a pistol Gin Dec 2012 #52

Yeah, me. I have two hand guns and three long guns. Each has a trigger lock ... 11 Bravo Dec 2012 #53

police & military come to mind SoCalDem Dec 2012 #58

Yes. BlueMTexpat Dec 2012 #60

My dad was extremely responsible with his 2 hunting rifles and single handgun. kestrel91316 Dec 2012 #61

No. Owning a gun is irresponsible. baldguy Dec 2012 #63

yes. nt. NCTraveler Dec 2012 #70

Yes I am... cntrfthrs Dec 2012 #71