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Hoyt

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

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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