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The Straight Story (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-15-08 10:51 PM Original message |
Poll question: Do you own a gun? |
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-..__... (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-15-08 10:53 PM Response to Original message |
1. Yes... |
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madrchsod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-15-08 10:55 PM Response to Original message |
2. i had three |
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Lost-in-FL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-15-08 10:56 PM Response to Original message |
3. Can "not yet" be a choice? |
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The Straight Story (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-15-08 10:58 PM Response to Reply #3 |
5. Done |
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rwheeler31 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-15-08 11:03 PM Response to Reply #3 |
8. The first time I ever saw a gun in my house |
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AlCzervik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-15-08 10:57 PM Response to Original message |
4. thats no one's business but their own. |
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scrinmaster (563 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-15-08 10:59 PM Response to Original message |
6. Many |
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CrispyQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-15-08 11:01 PM Response to Original message |
7. Poll #2: |
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orleans (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-15-08 11:44 PM Response to Reply #7 |
17. i'd say no. it wouldn't help if blackwater was in town. they'd just |
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Lex1775 (314 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 12:19 AM Response to Reply #17 |
29. You'd definitely need a populace willing to fight them. |
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comradebillyboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 01:30 AM Response to Reply #29 |
49. that would be most of us gun nuts. we are willing to fight for our |
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Lex Talionis (306 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 09:05 PM Response to Reply #49 |
171. Damn Right! From one gun nut to another. |
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ekwhite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 01:43 AM Response to Reply #7 |
153. No |
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Prefer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-15-08 11:10 PM Response to Original message |
9. I have been considering getting one |
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Dimensio0 (381 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-15-08 11:22 PM Response to Reply #9 |
10. That decision must be made by you and, if you have one, your significant other. |
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billyoc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-15-08 11:24 PM Response to Reply #9 |
11. Don't get a firearm until you get some basic safety training, |
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immoderate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 10:55 AM Response to Reply #11 |
70. Seconded. Training in the law as well. |
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WildEyedLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 06:02 PM Response to Reply #70 |
100. Also, make sure you have enough to invest in a safe |
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CTyankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 06:14 PM Response to Reply #100 |
104. OK, so in order to "protect" your home in case of an intruder in the middle of the night, |
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krispos42 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 07:03 PM Response to Reply #104 |
112. Gunvault safes open in a couple of seconds. |
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CTyankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 08:16 PM Response to Reply #112 |
122. Well, if you have enough time and you are not too sleepy, it sounds great! |
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krispos42 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 11:41 PM Response to Reply #122 |
142. Yeah, so much depends on time... |
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jmg257 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 05:16 PM Response to Reply #142 |
163. That's why dogs make a great 1st defense - of course you can't easily conceal them - so handguns are |
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krispos42 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 05:18 PM Response to Reply #163 |
164. Ah, that explains Paris Hilton and her purse-dog! |
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jmg257 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 05:24 PM Response to Reply #164 |
165. Careful, Paris - it may be loaded! :) |
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ekwhite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 01:48 AM Response to Reply #112 |
155. Bad idea keeping a loaded handgun anywhere |
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BlackVelvet04 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 08:40 PM Response to Reply #104 |
127. I personally don't think a safe is necessary unless you have |
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WildEyedLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 12:41 AM Response to Reply #104 |
149. That's why most gun owners opt for keypad-combo safes or fingerprint ID safes |
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ekwhite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 01:45 AM Response to Reply #11 |
154. Good advice |
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nightrider767 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-15-08 11:27 PM Response to Reply #9 |
12. For home defense? |
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Dimensio0 (381 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-15-08 11:32 PM Response to Reply #12 |
14. I have a suggestion. |
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nightrider767 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-15-08 11:38 PM Response to Reply #14 |
15. Zombie's,,, since they're dead..... |
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Lex1775 (314 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-15-08 11:56 PM Response to Reply #15 |
21. Headshots. |
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nightrider767 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 12:00 AM Response to Reply #21 |
22. Yes, like in the arcade game! |
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immoderate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 10:59 AM Response to Reply #22 |
72. I hates me them beer cans! |
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CTyankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 08:22 PM Response to Reply #21 |
124. Hey, that's what killed my neice. See my post in this thread. |
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krispos42 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 07:09 PM Response to Reply #14 |
117. I just read "The Zombie Survival Guide" |
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CrispyQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 10:44 AM Response to Reply #12 |
67. ...societal breakdown. |
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spin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 12:20 AM Response to Reply #9 |
30. Owning a gun is a big responsibility. |
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CrispyQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 11:02 AM Response to Reply #30 |
73. Excellent post! |
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nightrider767 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 11:07 AM Response to Reply #30 |
76. Well, well said! |
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CrispyQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 10:51 AM Response to Reply #9 |
68. I've taken two gun safety classes with the thought that I was going to get a gun, |
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BlackVelvet04 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 08:43 PM Response to Reply #68 |
128. I'm sorry but I think that's ridiculous. |
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krispos42 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 07:05 PM Response to Reply #9 |
114. The "Guns" forum is the place to discuss self-defense guns in detail |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-15-08 11:29 PM Response to Original message |
13. I currently own 3 guns. |
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orleans (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-15-08 11:46 PM Response to Reply #13 |
18. ........in case of what??? |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-15-08 11:53 PM Response to Reply #18 |
19. In case I need to defend myself |
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penguin7 (962 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 01:18 AM Response to Reply #19 |
45. What gives you the right to play God with your stinking gun? |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 01:26 AM Response to Reply #45 |
48. What gives YOU the right to play God with your fucking fork? |
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penguin7 (962 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 03:17 PM Response to Reply #48 |
97. Huh? |
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L1A1Rocker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 06:00 PM Response to Reply #45 |
99. God |
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WildEyedLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 06:07 PM Response to Reply #45 |
102. Presumably flvegan would only use his guns if his life was in danger |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 08:58 PM Response to Reply #102 |
133. You got it. |
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Richard Steele (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 08:20 PM Response to Reply #45 |
123. The laws regarding "self defense". Next question. nm |
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Dimensio0 (381 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 12:23 AM Response to Reply #45 |
147. Your question is puzzling. |
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LaurenG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 06:18 PM Response to Reply #13 |
105. We have guns as well. As far as I remember it's still legal |
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krispos42 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 07:06 PM Response to Reply #13 |
115. Black Talons? I thought those were police-only |
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Thothmes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 08:54 PM Response to Reply #115 |
131. Use to be sold on the civilian market |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 08:56 PM Response to Reply #115 |
132. Nope. Winchester sold them for a limited time. |
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krispos42 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 11:31 PM Response to Reply #132 |
141. I'm just surprised you keep such old ammo for self-defense. |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 11:58 PM Response to Reply #141 |
145. How often do you replace your ammo? |
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krispos42 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 12:38 AM Response to Reply #145 |
148. Not more than a couple of years seems to be the conventional wisdom |
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orleans (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-15-08 11:42 PM Response to Original message |
16. do i own a gun? um...no fucking way |
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The Straight Story (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 12:04 AM Response to Reply #16 |
24. why 'No fucking way?' |
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orleans (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 12:58 AM Response to Reply #24 |
38. well, let me put it this way--i don't like guns. |
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L1A1Rocker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 02:04 AM Response to Reply #38 |
53. Do |
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orleans (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 02:42 AM Response to Reply #53 |
58. no, i prefer to wear it tattooed on my forehead. why? n/t |
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L1A1Rocker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 05:54 PM Response to Reply #58 |
98. Just |
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orleans (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 11:52 PM Response to Reply #98 |
143. LOL! |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 12:27 AM Response to Reply #16 |
31. I'm with you |
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Historic NY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-15-08 11:54 PM Response to Original message |
20. Several long guns and 5 handguns. n/t |
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Vogon_Glory (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 12:01 AM Response to Original message |
23. I Inherited Several Heirlooms |
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gateley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 12:09 AM Response to Original message |
25. I think about it - which I've never done before in my life. |
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CrispyQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 11:06 AM Response to Reply #25 |
75. Well said Gately. |
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gateley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 02:59 PM Response to Reply #75 |
95. Hi! |
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williesgirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 12:12 AM Response to Original message |
26. Have 2 - a 9 mm and a Glock 40 - and a concealed weapon's permit. |
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Irreverend IX (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 06:46 PM Response to Reply #26 |
109. You might want to reconsider those calibers... |
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Mugu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 12:14 AM Response to Original message |
27. I'm old and completely defenseless. |
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DaveJ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 12:18 AM Response to Reply #27 |
28. Great reply... |
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Mugu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 12:27 AM Response to Reply #28 |
32. I can't believe that you keep a tire iron close. |
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spin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 12:39 AM Response to Reply #28 |
36. Never bring a tire iron to a gun fight (nt) |
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Mugu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 12:44 AM Response to Reply #36 |
37. But I'm telling people that I have many easily sold valuables in my home. |
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spin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 02:38 AM Response to Reply #37 |
57. Somehow I suspect |
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Mugu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 02:47 AM Response to Reply #57 |
59. Oh no, I am completely without method to defend myself. |
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nightrider767 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 11:16 AM Response to Reply #59 |
81. For the love of god brothers, don't go near that house! |
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Mugu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 11:22 AM Response to Reply #81 |
83. No I have a huge penis. |
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Yavapai (554 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 07:53 PM Response to Reply #57 |
121. The sign on my door would read: |
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BlackVelvet04 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 08:46 PM Response to Reply #36 |
129. truly..............n/t |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 12:29 AM Response to Reply #27 |
33. I have a short handled sledge hammer next to my bed |
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Mugu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 06:40 PM Response to Reply #33 |
107. He will have to be delivered. |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 02:06 AM Response to Reply #107 |
158. That's OK |
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Mugu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 02:19 AM Response to Reply #158 |
160. No doubt that there is something to be said for the unexpected. n/t |
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michreject (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 08:04 AM Response to Reply #27 |
62. Hey! |
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TheUniverse (954 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 12:33 AM Response to Original message |
34. I have a BB Gun in box somwhere I got back when I was 10. |
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Mugu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 12:36 AM Response to Reply #34 |
35. Well maybe you can shoot their eye out. n/t |
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orleans (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 01:00 AM Response to Reply #35 |
40. LOL! HO HO HO! |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 12:59 AM Response to Original message |
39. that's for me to know... |
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penguin7 (962 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 01:03 AM Response to Original message |
41. The gun lovers don't vote Democrat |
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EstimatedProphet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 01:08 AM Response to Reply #41 |
42. Define gun lover |
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Redneck Socialist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 01:45 AM Response to Reply #41 |
50. I don't know what a gun lover is, but lots of Democrats own guns |
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Unrepentant Fenian (707 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 12:12 PM Response to Reply #50 |
93. Agree |
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L1A1Rocker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 06:06 PM Response to Reply #50 |
101. But of course |
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Thothmes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 08:59 PM Response to Reply #50 |
134. Have you heard Senator Feinstein or Schumers |
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Redneck Socialist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 11:26 PM Response to Reply #134 |
140. Those individual senators don't speak for the party as a whole |
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michreject (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 08:06 AM Response to Reply #41 |
64. Bullshit |
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SecularNATION (240 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 06:59 PM Response to Reply #41 |
111. And that is exactly why the Democrats have lost numerous elections. |
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Recursion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 12:51 AM Response to Reply #41 |
150. This one does |
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sce56 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 01:09 AM Response to Original message |
43. Never owned one but carried a rifle (M16A1-2) for twenty |
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Pavulon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 09:06 PM Response to Reply #43 |
135. I am an AVID sailor |
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sce56 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 09:34 PM Response to Reply #135 |
136. The boat is a 1974 Gulfstar 41 |
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Pavulon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 09:43 PM Response to Reply #136 |
137. Dont Know if J is available on the west coast |
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sce56 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 09:51 PM Response to Reply #137 |
138. Well I don't mind the work |
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Mugu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 01:12 AM Response to Original message |
44. I don't have a gun and if I did I would be afraid to defend myself. |
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Mugu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 01:23 AM Response to Reply #44 |
47. I'm just frozen with fear. |
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comradebillyboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 01:19 AM Response to Original message |
46. I have a S&W 1911 PD (.45 cal) a sig P239 in 40 S&W for |
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Mugu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 02:04 AM Response to Reply #46 |
54. You are much more brave and well armed than I. |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 02:14 AM Response to Reply #54 |
55. I really don't think I have much for anybody who wants it but if your |
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Mugu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 02:30 AM Response to Reply #55 |
56. I don't really have anything either, but my dogs love people. |
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aikoaiko (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 01:45 AM Response to Original message |
51. We did a similar poll last summer I believe. over 700 votes and it was split nearly 50-50 |
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asdjrocky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 01:59 AM Response to Original message |
52. Yep, I still have the 22 rifle my Dad gave me- |
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east texas lib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 03:21 AM Response to Original message |
60. Yep! |
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michreject (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 07:59 AM Response to Original message |
61. 52 at the moment |
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B Calm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 08:05 AM Response to Original message |
63. Hell yes I do. Owning a gun is a very LIBERAL idea. Liberal gun laws |
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JerseygirlCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 09:41 AM Response to Original message |
65. Not a chance; nor will I allow one in my home. nt |
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madokie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 09:52 AM Response to Original message |
66. nope no firearms but we are fixing to buy us some |
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immoderate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 10:51 AM Response to Original message |
69. My Browning Hi-Power is a work of art. |
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Dukkha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 10:58 AM Response to Original message |
71. an M4 carbine |
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citizen snips (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 11:03 AM Response to Original message |
74. I own a .44 magnum |
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Omaha Steve (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 11:07 AM Response to Original message |
77. Yes but...... |
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krispos42 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 07:15 PM Response to Reply #77 |
118. Nice, very nice indeed... |
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fascisthunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 11:13 AM Response to Original message |
78. Nope... Don't Want One and Don't Feel the Need for One |
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shadowknows69 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 11:14 AM Response to Original message |
79. Maybe |
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Iktomiwicasa (942 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 11:14 AM Response to Original message |
80. I own several |
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RandomKoolzip (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 11:21 AM Response to Original message |
82. No, but others should be able to. |
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THUNDER HANDS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 11:24 AM Response to Original message |
84. nope, my package is quite large, maybe if there's some shrinkage down the line I'll get one |
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EstimatedProphet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 11:33 AM Response to Reply #84 |
87. So is mine, and I own 8 |
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The Straight Story (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 11:53 AM Response to Reply #87 |
90. 8 guns or.... |
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EstimatedProphet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 11:55 AM Response to Reply #90 |
91. Both! |
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CTyankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 06:23 PM Response to Reply #91 |
106. But, but, I thought we were talking about guns! Oh, wait... |
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jmg257 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 07:07 PM Response to Reply #84 |
116. Can your freakishly large package shoot a 230gr JHP @950fps? Mine neither... :( |
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Seeking Serenity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 11:28 AM Response to Original message |
85. Other: I don't now, but I want the right to buy one should I ever decide to. |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 11:29 AM Response to Original message |
86. About 55 |
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whatchamacallit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 11:47 AM Response to Original message |
88. Self Delete |
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Tierra_y_Libertad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 11:53 AM Response to Original message |
89. No. But, the Marine Crotch loaned me one for 4 years. |
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Jackpine Radical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 12:01 PM Response to Original message |
92. Several, actually. |
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benEzra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 01:50 PM Response to Original message |
94. Yes. I'm one of those eeee-villll "AK-47" owners. |
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Blue_In_AK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 03:07 PM Response to Original message |
96. Lots of guns in Alaska, but I don't own one |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 06:08 PM Response to Original message |
103. I've received inpatient treatment for depression, so I can't legally |
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Demagitator (236 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 01:55 AM Response to Reply #103 |
156. Mental illness is not the reason... |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 05:11 PM Response to Reply #156 |
162. Well, that's one theory. |
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Demagitator (236 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 06:44 PM Response to Original message |
108. No |
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Recursion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 01:35 AM Response to Reply #108 |
151. Man is the author of sorrows, as surely as the sparks fly upwards |
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shanti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 06:53 PM Response to Original message |
110. how about "no and i don't plan to buy one"? |
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jmg257 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 07:04 PM Response to Original message |
113. Yes. A few actually. |
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Hepburn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 07:28 PM Response to Original message |
119. No.....never have and never will. |
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UpInArms (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 07:51 PM Response to Original message |
120. rabid skunks are dangerous |
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Pawel K (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 08:35 PM Response to Original message |
125. Yes. 2 of them |
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BlackVelvet04 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 08:35 PM Response to Original message |
126. Yes... |
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Pavulon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 08:47 PM Response to Original message |
130. Reasonable Inventory... |
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needledriver (174 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 11:15 PM Response to Original message |
139. I wish I had a gun |
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ekwhite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 02:09 AM Response to Reply #139 |
159. One nice collection |
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DadOf2LittleAngels (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-16-08 11:55 PM Response to Original message |
144. I dont but I cant begruge anyone to legally own a gun.. |
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Ahpook (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 12:00 AM Response to Original message |
146. Inherited a few |
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ekwhite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 01:42 AM Response to Original message |
152. I own four |
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AgadorSparticus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 02:02 AM Response to Original message |
157. No. And I don't want one at home. I could never use one. I don't believe in it for myself. |
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Norrin Radd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 07:27 AM Response to Original message |
161. I have a sword from the Renn fest. |
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Pacifist Patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 05:26 PM Response to Original message |
166. Oddly enough, I know how to handle handguns, rifles and shotguns... |
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SecularNATION (240 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 07:14 PM Response to Reply #166 |
167. That might be too late. |
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SecularNATION (240 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:23 PM Response to Original message |
168. I own several |
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Hoof Hearted (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:33 PM Response to Original message |
169. Barring the complete collapse of society, I'll never own one |
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RoadRage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:40 PM Response to Original message |
170. My father passed away last year.. we inherited his 2 handguns.. |
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