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A 12-gauge shotgun, two 22-caliber target pistols, and a 22-caliber rifle.
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| -Do you own a gun? |
The Straight Story |
Feb-15-08 09:51 PM |
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Yes... |
D__S |
Feb-15-08 09:53 PM |
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i had three |
madrchsod |
Feb-15-08 09:55 PM |
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Can "not yet" be a choice? |
Lost-in-FL |
Feb-15-08 09:56 PM |
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Done |
The Straight Story |
Feb-15-08 09:58 PM |
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The first time I ever saw a gun in my house |
rwheeler31 |
Feb-15-08 10:03 PM |
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thats no one's business but their own. |
chimpsrsmarter |
Feb-15-08 09:57 PM |
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Many |
scrinmaster |
Feb-15-08 09:59 PM |
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Poll #2: |
CrispyQGirl |
Feb-15-08 10:01 PM |
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i'd say no. it wouldn't help if blackwater was in town. they'd just |
orleans |
Feb-15-08 10:44 PM |
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You'd definitely need a populace willing to fight them. |
Lex1775 |
Feb-15-08 11:19 PM |
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that would be most of us gun nuts. we are willing to fight for our |
comradebillyboy |
Feb-16-08 12:30 AM |
#49 |
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Damn Right! From one gun nut to another. |
Lex Talionis |
Feb-17-08 08:05 PM |
#171 |
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No |
ekwhite |
Feb-17-08 12:43 AM |
#153 |
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I have been considering getting one |
Prefer |
Feb-15-08 10:10 PM |
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That decision must be made by you and, if you have one, your significant other. |
Dimensio0 |
Feb-15-08 10:22 PM |
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Don't get a firearm until you get some basic safety training, |
billyoc |
Feb-15-08 10:24 PM |
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Seconded. Training in the law as well. |
IMModerate |
Feb-16-08 09:55 AM |
#70 |
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Also, make sure you have enough to invest in a safe |
WildEyedLiberal |
Feb-16-08 05:02 PM |
#100 |
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OK, so in order to "protect" your home in case of an intruder in the middle of the night, |
CTyankee |
Feb-16-08 05:14 PM |
#104 |
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Gunvault safes open in a couple of seconds. |
krispos42 |
Feb-16-08 06:03 PM |
#112 |
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Well, if you have enough time and you are not too sleepy, it sounds great! |
CTyankee |
Feb-16-08 07:16 PM |
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Yeah, so much depends on time... |
krispos42 |
Feb-16-08 10:41 PM |
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That's why dogs make a great 1st defense - of course you can't easily conceal them - so handguns are |
jmg257 |
Feb-17-08 04:16 PM |
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Ah, that explains Paris Hilton and her purse-dog! |
krispos42 |
Feb-17-08 04:18 PM |
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Careful, Paris - it may be loaded! :) |
jmg257 |
Feb-17-08 04:24 PM |
#165 |
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Bad idea keeping a loaded handgun anywhere |
ekwhite |
Feb-17-08 12:48 AM |
#155 |
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I personally don't think a safe is necessary unless you have |
BlackVelvet04 |
Feb-16-08 07:40 PM |
#127 |
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That's why most gun owners opt for keypad-combo safes or fingerprint ID safes |
WildEyedLiberal |
Feb-16-08 11:41 PM |
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Good advice |
ekwhite |
Feb-17-08 12:45 AM |
#154 |
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For home defense? |
nightrider767 |
Feb-15-08 10:27 PM |
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I have a suggestion. |
Dimensio0 |
Feb-15-08 10:32 PM |
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Zombie's,,, since they're dead..... |
nightrider767 |
Feb-15-08 10:38 PM |
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Headshots. |
Lex1775 |
Feb-15-08 10:56 PM |
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Yes, like in the arcade game! |
nightrider767 |
Feb-15-08 11:00 PM |
#22 |
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I hates me them beer cans! |
IMModerate |
Feb-16-08 09:59 AM |
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Hey, that's what killed my neice. See my post in this thread. |
CTyankee |
Feb-16-08 07:22 PM |
#124 |
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I just read "The Zombie Survival Guide" |
krispos42 |
Feb-16-08 06:09 PM |
#117 |
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...societal breakdown. |
CrispyQGirl |
Feb-16-08 09:44 AM |
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Owning a gun is a big responsibility. |
spin |
Feb-15-08 11:20 PM |
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Excellent post! |
CrispyQGirl |
Feb-16-08 10:02 AM |
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Well, well said! |
nightrider767 |
Feb-16-08 10:07 AM |
#76 |
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I've taken two gun safety classes with the thought that I was going to get a gun, |
CrispyQGirl |
Feb-16-08 09:51 AM |
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I'm sorry but I think that's ridiculous. |
BlackVelvet04 |
Feb-16-08 07:43 PM |
#128 |
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The "Guns" forum is the place to discuss self-defense guns in detail |
krispos42 |
Feb-16-08 06:05 PM |
#114 |
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I currently own 3 guns. |
flvegan |
Feb-15-08 10:29 PM |
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........in case of what??? |
orleans |
Feb-15-08 10:46 PM |
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In case I need to defend myself |
flvegan |
Feb-15-08 10:53 PM |
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What gives you the right to play God with your stinking gun? |
penguin7 |
Feb-16-08 12:18 AM |
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What gives YOU the right to play God with your fucking fork? |
flvegan |
Feb-16-08 12:26 AM |
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Huh? |
penguin7 |
Feb-16-08 02:17 PM |
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God |
L1A1Rocker |
Feb-16-08 05:00 PM |
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Presumably flvegan would only use his guns if his life was in danger |
WildEyedLiberal |
Feb-16-08 05:07 PM |
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You got it. |
flvegan |
Feb-16-08 07:58 PM |
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The laws regarding "self defense". Next question. nm |
dicksteele |
Feb-16-08 07:20 PM |
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Your question is puzzling. |
Dimensio0 |
Feb-16-08 11:23 PM |
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We have guns as well. As far as I remember it's still legal |
OhioBlues |
Feb-16-08 05:18 PM |
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Black Talons? I thought those were police-only |
krispos42 |
Feb-16-08 06:06 PM |
#115 |
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Use to be sold on the civilian market |
Thothmes |
Feb-16-08 07:54 PM |
#131 |
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Nope. Winchester sold them for a limited time. |
flvegan |
Feb-16-08 07:56 PM |
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I'm just surprised you keep such old ammo for self-defense. |
krispos42 |
Feb-16-08 10:31 PM |
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How often do you replace your ammo? |
flvegan |
Feb-16-08 10:58 PM |
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Not more than a couple of years seems to be the conventional wisdom |
krispos42 |
Feb-16-08 11:38 PM |
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do i own a gun? um...no fucking way |
orleans |
Feb-15-08 10:42 PM |
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why 'No fucking way?' |
The Straight Story |
Feb-15-08 11:04 PM |
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well, let me put it this way--i don't like guns. |
orleans |
Feb-15-08 11:58 PM |
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Do |
L1A1Rocker |
Feb-16-08 01:04 AM |
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no, i prefer to wear it tattooed on my forehead. why? n/t |
orleans |
Feb-16-08 01:42 AM |
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Just |
L1A1Rocker |
Feb-16-08 04:54 PM |
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LOL! |
orleans |
Feb-16-08 10:52 PM |
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I'm with you |
Warpy |
Feb-15-08 11:27 PM |
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Several long guns and 5 handguns. n/t |
Historic NY |
Feb-15-08 10:54 PM |
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I Inherited Several Heirlooms |
VogonGlory |
Feb-15-08 11:01 PM |
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I think about it - which I've never done before in my life. |
gateley |
Feb-15-08 11:09 PM |
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Well said Gately. |
CrispyQGirl |
Feb-16-08 10:06 AM |
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Hi! |
gateley |
Feb-16-08 01:59 PM |
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Have 2 - a 9 mm and a Glock 40 - and a concealed weapon's permit. |
williesgirl |
Feb-15-08 11:12 PM |
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You might want to reconsider those calibers... |
Nabeshin |
Feb-16-08 05:46 PM |
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I'm old and completely defenseless. |
Mugu |
Feb-15-08 11:14 PM |
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Great reply... |
djohnson |
Feb-15-08 11:18 PM |
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I can't believe that you keep a tire iron close. |
Mugu |
Feb-15-08 11:27 PM |
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Never bring a tire iron to a gun fight (nt) |
spin |
Feb-15-08 11:39 PM |
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But I'm telling people that I have many easily sold valuables in my home. |
Mugu |
Feb-15-08 11:44 PM |
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Somehow I suspect |
spin |
Feb-16-08 01:38 AM |
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Oh no, I am completely without method to defend myself. |
Mugu |
Feb-16-08 01:47 AM |
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For the love of god brothers, don't go near that house! |
nightrider767 |
Feb-16-08 10:16 AM |
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No I have a huge penis. |
Mugu |
Feb-16-08 10:22 AM |
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The sign on my door would read: |
FORREST GRUMP |
Feb-16-08 06:53 PM |
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truly..............n/t |
BlackVelvet04 |
Feb-16-08 07:46 PM |
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I have a short handled sledge hammer next to my bed |
Warpy |
Feb-15-08 11:29 PM |
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He will have to be delivered. |
Mugu |
Feb-16-08 05:40 PM |
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That's OK |
Warpy |
Feb-17-08 01:06 AM |
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No doubt that there is something to be said for the unexpected. n/t |
Mugu |
Feb-17-08 01:19 AM |
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Hey! |
michreject |
Feb-16-08 07:04 AM |
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I have a BB Gun in box somwhere I got back when I was 10. |
TheUniverse |
Feb-15-08 11:33 PM |
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Well maybe you can shoot their eye out. n/t |
Mugu |
Feb-15-08 11:36 PM |
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LOL! HO HO HO! |
orleans |
Feb-16-08 12:00 AM |
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that's for me to know... |
QuestionAll |
Feb-15-08 11:59 PM |
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The gun lovers don't vote Democrat |
penguin7 |
Feb-16-08 12:03 AM |
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Define gun lover |
EstimatedProphet |
Feb-16-08 12:08 AM |
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I don't know what a gun lover is, but lots of Democrats own guns |
Redneck Socialist |
Feb-16-08 12:45 AM |
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Agree |
Unrepentant Fenian |
Feb-16-08 11:12 AM |
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But of course |
L1A1Rocker |
Feb-16-08 05:06 PM |
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Have you heard Senator Feinstein or Schumers |
Thothmes |
Feb-16-08 07:59 PM |
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Those individual senators don't speak for the party as a whole |
Redneck Socialist |
Feb-16-08 10:26 PM |
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Bullshit |
michreject |
Feb-16-08 07:06 AM |
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And that is exactly why the Democrats have lost numerous elections. |
SecularNATION |
Feb-16-08 05:59 PM |
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This one does |
dmesg |
Feb-16-08 11:51 PM |
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Never owned one but carried a rifle (M16A1-2) for twenty |
sce56 |
Feb-16-08 12:09 AM |
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I am an AVID sailor |
Pavulon |
Feb-16-08 08:06 PM |
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The boat is a 1974 Gulfstar 41 |
sce56 |
Feb-16-08 08:34 PM |
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Dont Know if J is available on the west coast |
Pavulon |
Feb-16-08 08:43 PM |
#137 |
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Well I don't mind the work |
sce56 |
Feb-16-08 08:51 PM |
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I don't have a gun and if I did I would be afraid to defend myself. |
Mugu |
Feb-16-08 12:12 AM |
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I'm just frozen with fear. |
Mugu |
Feb-16-08 12:23 AM |
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I have a S&W 1911 PD (.45 cal) a sig P239 in 40 S&W for |
comradebillyboy |
Feb-16-08 12:19 AM |
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You are much more brave and well armed than I. |
Mugu |
Feb-16-08 01:04 AM |
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I really don't think I have much for anybody who wants it but if your |
grantcart |
Feb-16-08 01:14 AM |
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I don't really have anything either, but my dogs love people. |
Mugu |
Feb-16-08 01:30 AM |
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We did a similar poll last summer I believe. over 700 votes and it was split nearly 50-50 |
aikoaiko |
Feb-16-08 12:45 AM |
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Yep, I still have the 22 rifle my Dad gave me- |
asdjrocky |
Feb-16-08 12:59 AM |
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Yep! |
east texas lib |
Feb-16-08 02:21 AM |
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52 at the moment |
michreject |
Feb-16-08 06:59 AM |
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Hell yes I do. Owning a gun is a very LIBERAL idea. Liberal gun laws |
B Calm |
Feb-16-08 07:05 AM |
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Not a chance; nor will I allow one in my home. nt |
JerseygirlCT |
Feb-16-08 08:41 AM |
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nope no firearms but we are fixing to buy us some |
madokie |
Feb-16-08 08:52 AM |
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My Browning Hi-Power is a work of art. |
IMModerate |
Feb-16-08 09:51 AM |
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an M4 carbine |
Neo |
Feb-16-08 09:58 AM |
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I own a .44 magnum |
MATTMAN |
Feb-16-08 10:03 AM |
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Yes but...... |
Omaha Steve |
Feb-16-08 10:07 AM |
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Nice, very nice indeed... |
krispos42 |
Feb-16-08 06:15 PM |
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Nope... Don't Want One and Don't Feel the Need for One |
fascisthunter |
Feb-16-08 10:13 AM |
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Maybe |
shadowknows69 |
Feb-16-08 10:14 AM |
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I own several |
Iktomiwicasa |
Feb-16-08 10:14 AM |
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No, but others should be able to. |
RandomKoolzip |
Feb-16-08 10:21 AM |
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nope, my package is quite large, maybe if there's some shrinkage down the line I'll get one |
Magic Rat |
Feb-16-08 10:24 AM |
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So is mine, and I own 8 |
EstimatedProphet |
Feb-16-08 10:33 AM |
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8 guns or.... |
The Straight Story |
Feb-16-08 10:53 AM |
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Both! |
EstimatedProphet |
Feb-16-08 10:55 AM |
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But, but, I thought we were talking about guns! Oh, wait... |
CTyankee |
Feb-16-08 05:23 PM |
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Can your freakishly large package shoot a 230gr JHP @950fps? Mine neither... :( |
jmg257 |
Feb-16-08 06:07 PM |
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Other: I don't now, but I want the right to buy one should I ever decide to. |
muddleofpudd |
Feb-16-08 10:28 AM |
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About 55 |
slackmaster |
Feb-16-08 10:29 AM |
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Self Delete |
ResetButton |
Feb-16-08 10:47 AM |
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No. But, the Marine Crotch loaned me one for 4 years. |
Tierra_y_Libertad |
Feb-16-08 10:53 AM |
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Several, actually. |
Jackpine Radical |
Feb-16-08 11:01 AM |
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Yes. I'm one of those eeee-villll "AK-47" owners. |
benEzra |
Feb-16-08 12:50 PM |
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Lots of guns in Alaska, but I don't own one |
Blue_In_AK |
Feb-16-08 02:07 PM |
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I've received inpatient treatment for depression, so I can't legally |
mycritters2 |
Feb-16-08 05:08 PM |
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Mental illness is not the reason... |
Demagitator |
Feb-17-08 12:55 AM |
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Well, that's one theory. |
mycritters2 |
Feb-17-08 04:11 PM |
#162 |
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No |
Demagitator |
Feb-16-08 05:44 PM |
#108 |
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Man is the author of sorrows, as surely as the sparks fly upwards |
dmesg |
Feb-17-08 12:35 AM |
#151 |
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how about "no and i don't plan to buy one"? |
shanti |
Feb-16-08 05:53 PM |
#110 |
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Yes. A few actually. |
jmg257 |
Feb-16-08 06:04 PM |
#113 |
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No.....never have and never will. |
Hepburn |
Feb-16-08 06:28 PM |
#119 |
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rabid skunks are dangerous |
UpInArms |
Feb-16-08 06:51 PM |
#120 |
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Yes. 2 of them |
Pawel K |
Feb-16-08 07:35 PM |
#125 |
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Yes... |
BlackVelvet04 |
Feb-16-08 07:35 PM |
#126 |
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Reasonable Inventory... |
Pavulon |
Feb-16-08 07:47 PM |
#130 |
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I wish I had a gun |
needledriver |
Feb-16-08 10:15 PM |
#139 |
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One nice collection |
ekwhite |
Feb-17-08 01:09 AM |
#159 |
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I dont but I cant begruge anyone to legally own a gun.. |
DadOf2LittleAngels |
Feb-16-08 10:55 PM |
#144 |
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Inherited a few |
Ahpook |
Feb-16-08 11:00 PM |
#146 |
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I own four |
ekwhite |
Feb-17-08 12:42 AM |
#152 |
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No. And I don't want one at home. I could never use one. I don't believe in it for myself. |
AgadorSparticus |
Feb-17-08 01:02 AM |
#157 |
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I have a sword from the Renn fest. |
Progs Rock |
Feb-17-08 06:27 AM |
#161 |
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Oddly enough, I know how to handle handguns, rifles and shotguns... |
Pacifist Patriot |
Feb-17-08 04:26 PM |
#166 |
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That might be too late. |
SecularNATION |
Feb-17-08 06:14 PM |
#167 |
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I own several |
SecularNATION |
Feb-17-08 07:23 PM |
#168 |
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Barring the complete collapse of society, I'll never own one |
Hoof Hearted |
Feb-17-08 07:33 PM |
#169 |
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My father passed away last year.. we inherited his 2 handguns.. |
RoadRage |
Feb-17-08 07:40 PM |
#170 |
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