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Rec'd, because the LaPierre chorus will be sung... Cooley Hurd Dec 2012 #1
2nd Amendment Freedumb JaneyVee Dec 2012 #2
I just read 2 firefighters have died. Is that true? proud2BlibKansan Dec 2012 #3
I read two died, hopefully one is the shooter. bettyellen Dec 2012 #5
4 shot. 2 firefighters dead. Terrible. JaneyVee Dec 2012 #7
If only... 99Forever Dec 2012 #4
Hey, in addition to the heavy gear firefighters already wear AllyCat Dec 2012 #8
Sure would, but ... 99Forever Dec 2012 #10
Like that'll work really well, when the heat of the fire set off the ammo. RC Dec 2012 #21
Just what I was thinking-- Jackpine Radical Dec 2012 #52
Did I really need to put one of these... 99Forever Dec 2012 #53
good grief ShadesOfBlue Dec 2012 #6
Yes, yes it does. WorseBeforeBetter Dec 2012 #26
Most State Fire Marshal's in the country are armed. tradecenter Dec 2012 #9
Yeah. Because GAWD FORBID we crack down on the gun owner side of kestrel91316 Dec 2012 #43
Has nothing to do with it. tradecenter Dec 2012 #48
These were volunteer fire fighters RetroLounge Dec 2012 #55
Why are you calling me a gun apologist? tradecenter Dec 2012 #62
and how many State Fire Marshalls were on scene? RetroLounge Dec 2012 #63
Some one said that maybe firefighters should be armed tradecenter Dec 2012 #64
Yeah, it's Christmas Eve. Zoeisright Dec 2012 #69
I really feel sorry for you. tradecenter Dec 2012 #70
Our local township fire department combined with our police so all of our firefighters are also Purveyor Dec 2012 #11
So if I want to rob a bank, I should start a fire on the other side of town first? n/t A Simple Game Dec 2012 #29
Disgusting - Repeal The 2nd Amendment Now - Outlaw All Firearms cantbeserious Dec 2012 #12
have they found the shooter? warrior1 Dec 2012 #13
One of firefighters was also a cop Lokey Dec 2012 #14
This is now my official "Put a Fork In Me" thread.... Pachamama Dec 2012 #15
On a serious note nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #16
Who pays for this body armor. riverbendviewgal Dec 2012 #22
I dd nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #24
You are a true hero zappaman Dec 2012 #60
It was 5:30 am in the morning. - dark out riverbendviewgal Dec 2012 #17
Yes nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #19
One. More. Time. ~ No citizen should own an assault rifle. In_The_Wind Dec 2012 #18
This is just crazy JohnnyRingo Dec 2012 #20
Depression often gets worse during the holidays. Many people reach their tipping point. n/t A Simple Game Dec 2012 #31
high capacity clips significantly change the equation. grantcart Dec 2012 #34
That's quite true to a point. JohnnyRingo Dec 2012 #57
All of the above and Fox News has whipped 30-some percent of the population beac Dec 2012 #41
You make a good point JohnnyRingo Dec 2012 #49
Responsible journalism is hugely important. toby jo Dec 2012 #68
How about an ownership limit of 1 rifle and 1 handgun per citizen. AAO Dec 2012 #54
Most, if not all, of these shootings are not by gun collectors though. JohnnyRingo Dec 2012 #59
The problem with all this mental health business is that it all happens after the fact AAO Dec 2012 #67
Just keep telling yourself: mental health registries and video games, mental health registries and Chorophyll Dec 2012 #23
well Cosmocat Dec 2012 #36
It's pretty damn bad when.... ReRe Dec 2012 #25
I do have to wonder about the gun nuts tipping point. morningfog Dec 2012 #27
"P.S. It was an assault rifle." mzmolly Dec 2012 #28
Well, after the Wisconsin Sikh temple shooting we obviously have to arm aint_no_life_nowhere Dec 2012 #30
Merry Christmas, NRA Joey Liberal Dec 2012 #32
Fuck The NRA. Ikonoklast Dec 2012 #66
People kill firefighters, not guns silly. sellitman Dec 2012 #33
What's your rationale for shooting at firefighters? WhoIsNumberNone Dec 2012 #35
Firemen/EMT's and elementary school kids all gotta die workinclasszero Dec 2012 #37
I posted the same basic thing on the LBN thread underpants Dec 2012 #38
The NRA has issued a statement Thav Dec 2012 #39
random act of evil. but not random at all i am sure. pansypoo53219 Dec 2012 #40
Ya know,...If you stop to think about it,... Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2012 #42
They died to protect the Second Amendment. Dems to Win Dec 2012 #44
"We have to arm the firefighters!!" SoapBox Dec 2012 #45
The gunners are afraid... sanatanadharma Dec 2012 #46
Is it USA now a failed state? Throckmorton Dec 2012 #47
already said it - use tanks instead of fire trucks NewJeffCT Dec 2012 #50
armed guards at every house fire d_b Dec 2012 #51
The gun humpers aren't here in this thread yet RetroLounge Dec 2012 #56
Kevlar burkas for all! All the time, everywhere! Dems to Win Dec 2012 #58
The elephant in the room DonCoquixote Dec 2012 #61
Which "well regulated Militia" did this murderer belong to? eyewall Dec 2012 #65
And their were cops with them. You know, good guys with guns. Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #71
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