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CBGLuthier

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5. the thing about that moron with the rifle SLUNG across his back

Mon Feb 11, 2013, 02:35 PM

Feb 2013

that really bugs the shit out of me is the asshole was violating every rule of gun safety. His muzzle was indiscriminately pointing in uncontrolled directions. SUUUUUUURRRRREEEEE they never go off by accident, until they do of course.

He should have been arrested for that fact alone.

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How to tell if that guy w/ an AR-15 in the grocery store is a gun nut or mass shooter? [View all] FSogol Feb 2013 OP

DU Rec and kick! n/t zappaman Feb 2013 #1

If I am at a store and I see anyone come in with any type of firearm slung over their soldier Drale Feb 2013 #2

2A only applies to government entitites, not on private property nt msongs Feb 2013 #4

Individual store owners can decide whether or not to allow weapons on the premise Drale Feb 2013 #6

Really. They're one of my company's clients. Fawke Em Feb 2013 #64

The only people who should be walking around armed Warren Stupidity Feb 2013 #7

+1 forestpath Feb 2013 #24

I've thought about what I would do in that event too Animal Chin Feb 2013 #28

"I suppose this is mostly in-my-head-fantasy and that in reality, I would probably just leave" Ghost in the Machine Feb 2013 #66

so heaven05 Feb 2013 #74

Even in the old west EC Feb 2013 #85

not all towns heaven05 Feb 2013 #109

This only happened a few times company-wide at the major retailer I worked at Sen. Walter Sobchak Feb 2013 #39

Sounds like a logical way to handle it, choices given, perfectly legal. Good for all. freshwest Feb 2013 #61

I like that approach. Hoyt Feb 2013 #82

Please leave the store first MattBaggins Feb 2013 #42

dial 911 as well frylock Feb 2013 #46

Freedom of Speech DreWId Feb 2013 #60

...at a store bernynhel Feb 2013 #106

and our progressive gun enthusiasts just don't get why this cartoon is so true. Warren Stupidity Feb 2013 #3

Who? Scuba Feb 2013 #16

i didn't want to hurt their feelings. Warren Stupidity Feb 2013 #17

You're too kind. Scuba Feb 2013 #20

I understand why it is true hack89 Feb 2013 #72

the thing about that moron with the rifle SLUNG across his back CBGLuthier Feb 2013 #5

SWC. Light House Feb 2013 #8

There was in idiot on Oklahoma who tried to vote while open carrying CBGLuthier Feb 2013 #10

Excellent example! meeshrox Feb 2013 #35

Being for the northeast...I've never encountered anyone Auntie Bush Feb 2013 #9

Connecticut is in the Northeast. None of us are safe until uniform gun regulation coupled bluestate10 Feb 2013 #55

Just laugh and point.. SQUEE Feb 2013 #11

works on flashers too azurnoir Feb 2013 #22

I have to agree, it is a part of the reason many do it.. SQUEE Feb 2013 #30

Redundant (psychologically!). WinkyDink Feb 2013 #40

With a flasher you just look at it quizzically and say, tblue37 Feb 2013 #63

A woman I knew was flashed once by a guy SwissTony Feb 2013 #68

I'd like to agree with you, because that DOES work on flashers, but I am afraid Squinch Feb 2013 #53

Thy are stable, and mostly responsible people SQUEE Feb 2013 #56

Good luck with that. Squinch Feb 2013 #57

You're safe from them.... "mostly" Pholus Feb 2013 #70

"...but not idiots are out of control and on edge..." Skraxx Feb 2013 #76

I don't live my life in fear, so I don't go around assuming everyone is out to kill me.. SQUEE Feb 2013 #80

So, You DON't Know They Are Not Nuts, You Don't Know Their Intent and You're Just Spouting Bullshit Skraxx Feb 2013 #81

And one could argue SQUEE Feb 2013 #83

The Idiots Who Need to Carry Assault Weaons To Grocery Stores Are Fear Filled Ignoramuses With No Skraxx Feb 2013 #84

Its a protest.. SQUEE Feb 2013 #87

Sure It Is, Yeah, A Protest, For Ignorant, Fear Induced Jackassery Skraxx Feb 2013 #90

its got you talking about it, SQUEE Feb 2013 #92

LOL! It's Effective AT Highlighting How Preposterously Deranged and Out Of Touch Gun Nuts Are! Skraxx Feb 2013 #93

So you advocate the State murdering protesters SQUEE Feb 2013 #97

Look Out!!! The Zombies Are Coming!!! Start Firing Indiscriminately!!! Skraxx Feb 2013 #102

And This Shitstain Was Just Protesting Too, Right? Skraxx Feb 2013 #91

really? SQUEE Feb 2013 #96

LOL! No Sense Of Decency Says The Genius Defending Threats To Public Health And Safety? Skraxx Feb 2013 #99

Protest? azureblue Feb 2013 #98

It is protest, that is why they do it.. SQUEE Feb 2013 #104

"...I gots nothin to say.." Paladin Feb 2013 #86

gun puns, how nice SQUEE Feb 2013 #88

What about my rights? HelenWheels Feb 2013 #103

i agree it is , and that is why I personally oppose OC. SQUEE Feb 2013 #105

WELL REGULATED MILITIA ... COULD GO EITHER WAY Martin Eden Feb 2013 #12

K&R, Big-Time. (nt) Paladin Feb 2013 #13

or LAPD? Remmah2 Feb 2013 #14

I mentioned this very thing in a thread... skypilot Feb 2013 #15

To answer the question in your post at the link, you don't. freshwest Feb 2013 #62

Love it! Kick, Rec & Reminder About My Petition! IdaBriggs Feb 2013 #18

if i take him out with my car am i a hero or a murderer????? dembotoz Feb 2013 #19

That's not funny. Wait Wut Feb 2013 #23

Both sarisataka Feb 2013 #32

This is dead on! arthritisR_US Feb 2013 #21

Thankfully never been in that situation azurnoir Feb 2013 #25

Question? ajk2821 Feb 2013 #26

Can't shoot sarisataka Feb 2013 #33

What was trayvon martin's crime again? ajk2821 Feb 2013 #94

He did not commit a crime sarisataka Feb 2013 #108

Open Carry in Public........ rdharma Feb 2013 #27

K&R SunSeeker Feb 2013 #29

If I see anyone with any kind of firearm in the store other than an on duty policeman, Cleita Feb 2013 #31

What the fuck is wrong with someone who feels it necessary to carry an AR-15 in a store? Tommy_Carcetti Feb 2013 #34

K&R - Why must we, the innocent bystander, have to suss out the state of mind or intent myrna minx Feb 2013 #36

If you encounter anyone armed with an assault weapon in a public place....... UCmeNdc Feb 2013 #37

exactly. laundry_queen Feb 2013 #44

I say: DROP A DRONE! WinkyDink Feb 2013 #38

just a surveillance one that follows them everywhere azurnoir Feb 2013 #41

I walked out quickly redstatebluegirl Feb 2013 #43

They realize it laundry_queen Feb 2013 #45

I have to wonder if THEY--the gun NUT and the asshat manager--would have harrassed you that way BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2013 #47

Or perhaps that's the point lolly Feb 2013 #51

If it's within their "rights" to openly carry in a store, a 2nd amendment remedy is needed Martin Eden Feb 2013 #54

Stores have the right to post no weapons redstatebluegirl Feb 2013 #107

Jen Sorenson NAILS it. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2013 #48

Agreed. n/t FSogol Feb 2013 #49

Easy. Kill'em all and let God sort'em out. IADEMO2004 Feb 2013 #50

atleast you know they are armed if that counts for anything. Puzzledtraveller Feb 2013 #52

Black and White Godot51 Feb 2013 #58

LOL! They might have to start posting this at the entrance to the Gungeon. apocalypsehow Feb 2013 #59

1,000,000 recs. FredStembottom Feb 2013 #65

K&R idwiyo Feb 2013 #67

Isn't that the truth davidpdx Feb 2013 #69

Three people were killed yesterday thucythucy Feb 2013 #73

If you live in Florida or any stand your ground state, kill him............. kooljerk666 Feb 2013 #71

+1000 heaven05 Feb 2013 #75

If a guy walks in with a gun like that, isn't it an implied threat? Can't I defend myself? tclambert Feb 2013 #77

In FL azureblue Feb 2013 #100

Shame them EternalOptimist Feb 2013 #78

well done! nt flamingdem Feb 2013 #79

#1: "Are you still alive" Warren DeMontague Feb 2013 #89

Thoroughly shared on FB and twitter!!!! nt stevenleser Feb 2013 #95

Oops - I already K&Red. Oh well, I'll kick. myrna minx Feb 2013 #101