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We must all work together to make our families, communities, children, seniors and everyone safe... TPaine7 Jan 2012 #1
Speaking of banning knives, someone is operating in this realm... SteveW Jan 2012 #2
We should not only ban knives but pens too... spin Jan 2012 #3
At least 2/3 are civilized. Glassunion Jan 2012 #4
Texas Dept. of Parks and Wildlife will consider allowing suppressors for hunting today. Hangingon Jan 2012 #5
Yet gun culture members in area are still arming up with guns and more guns. Hoyt Jan 2012 #6
Sharp drop in 2011 murder rate in Austin Hangingon Jan 2012 #7
Have you got all of yours sold yet? n/t oneshooter Jan 2012 #8
Why would I sell the few I have AT HOME -- NOT IN PUBLIC. It would just spread them around to Hoyt Jan 2012 #13
So you are saying that you would sell them to oneshooter Jan 2012 #14
No, I'm saying I will not sell the couple of revolvers I have to you or other gun fanatics. Hoyt Jan 2012 #17
You have more guns than I have. Union Scribe Jan 2012 #22
So you're the only responsible gun owner? liberal_biker Jan 2012 #16
Take it how you like, but the majority of gun owners don't pack in public. Only a small Hoyt Jan 2012 #18
That doesnt address the question in any way. liberal_biker Jan 2012 #20
Why should I answer your loaded questions? Hoyt Jan 2012 #23
Since they clearly have no negative impact... TheWraith Jan 2012 #9
"No negative impact?" Think -- gun crime rate might even be less without so many of dang things. Hoyt Jan 2012 #12
Yes, gun crime might be lower. And we might have an invasion of unicorns. TheWraith Jan 2012 #15
Like you guys who can't walk down the street without a gun are objective. Hoyt Jan 2012 #19
I don't know anyone who cannot walk down the street without a gun. liberal_biker Jan 2012 #21
So why should this bother you? oneshooter Jan 2012 #10
Of course. Straw Man Jan 2012 #11
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