Surprise: Gun sales through the roof since election
posted at 9:00 pm on November 12, 2008 by Allahpundit
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The LA Times piece is even more vivid than the clip. What’s the problem? Can’t a guy flip-flop egregiously on a watershed Second Amendment case in the middle of a campaign without people questioning whether he’s serious about gun rights?
At this rate, The One might end up being the best friend the NRA ever had. Exit question: Will the Rahm Emanuel Civil Defense Corps be lending a hand in gun “registration” enforcement, or will we be leaving that to the pros?
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Just an FYI…
I said I liked H&K however I do not own one.
F15Mech on November 12, 2008 at 10:55 PM
Hummmmm gotta think about that
driver on November 12, 2008 at 10:56 PM
Made. My. F’n. Day.
Oh man. My chest hurts.
MadisonConservative on November 12, 2008 at 10:56 PM
I don’t care, that post I linked is just funny as hell.
doubleplusundead on November 12, 2008 at 10:59 PM
BTW…I think someone has had a little to much Bad Candy
F15Mech on November 12, 2008 at 11:00 PM
Look, let’s be honest here. If gun registration/confiscation comes it will come ugly. Most people have hostages to fortune (children/loved ones) and the question will be how many of you will trade their lives in a shoot out with the authorities who are just doing their jobs? Not many in my opinion.
In Canada most people registered, while a significant number didn’t. They kept offering amnesties and extensions for firearm registration, as well as buy backs. My guess is that Americans would have a higher number of people who would resist/evade/etc but honestly most people would go along to get along.
sharrukin on November 12, 2008 at 11:01 PM
I have never owned a firearm in my life…lets just say it was not a ‘family tradition’. But after knowing what this president is about and his past history I will be an owner of several firearms (after getting knowledge and training from many of my gun owner friends).
The ones on this thread saying we are being paranoid, well, I would tell you it is better to be paranoid than to think someone is following you…..
And they will pry my guns from my dead cold fingers!
lsutiger on November 12, 2008 at 11:04 PM
You may be right. But I suspect the reaction may vary from region to region. New Englanders would almost certainly react as you suggest. Southerners are much less likely to go along. I have a hard time imagining Tennesseans and Texans willingly giving up their guns. And most would see registration as a precurser to confiscation. If Obama pushes, things might get out-of-hand. If he pushes really hard, his country might shrink by a few states.
flyfisher on November 12, 2008 at 11:07 PM
sharrukin on November 12, 2008 at 11:01 PM
And lets all just fold like a cheep lawn chair!!!
driver on November 12, 2008 at 11:07 PM
Didn’t I just post about this in another thread?
I have been Donating plasma and buying guns and ammo for the past 6 months. (donating plasma So as not to dip into the family funds its like a part time job!) I have a pretty good collection going and I am feeling more secure. but not totally…
-Wasteland Man.
WastelandMan on November 12, 2008 at 11:10 PM
Well, we can always “Hope” that at least one Governor would tell the Feds to go screw themselves, its a state matter. Well, Obama is all about “Hope” right (he must be because he isn’t about reality)?
johnsteele on November 12, 2008 at 11:10 PM
In the USA we have something called the 2nd amendment which is something our SC recently heard (DC vs Heller) and stated that the 2nd amendment/gun ownership is an individual right not a right of a militia.
F15Mech on November 12, 2008 at 11:14 PM
I am not saying we should just fold up. I am saying that it may be a damn lonely stand if it comes to it, and many people you thought you could count on will be conspicuously absent.
If you think it will be some great and popular event you will be a long time waiting. Only 1/3 of Americans supported the American Revolution.
sharrukin on November 12, 2008 at 11:14 PM
And yet we still defeated the UK empire
F15Mech on November 12, 2008 at 11:16 PM
And the Democrats believe in an ‘evolving constitution’ which means if they get the votes, the second Amendment will be applied to a militia. This may in fact be what the civilian national security force us for. Only members of the CNSF being allowed to own and possess firearms. I wouldn’t put it past them.
sharrukin on November 12, 2008 at 11:17 PM
I keep thinking about that punk, dressed in black with the riot baton in front of the polling station whenever anyone says anything about the Obama Civil Defense Force. Does anyone else think that way?
mindhacker on November 12, 2008 at 11:18 PM
Yup. My point is that most people will not act in a constitutional crisis.
sharrukin on November 12, 2008 at 11:19 PM
It would most likely be dog against dog ain’t got time to worry about the other 66%
driver on November 12, 2008 at 11:21 PM
Funny, I’ve been thinking of the Nation of Islam pukes who stand around whenever Farrakhan speaks.
flyfisher on November 12, 2008 at 11:21 PM
That is exactly my thoughts. The CNSF would be the obvious group to hand over security of the polling station come election day. And surprise, surprise the number of GOP voters is strangely down this year. No overt violence in most cases, just enough in strategic counties to prevent a challenge to the Democrats.
sharrukin on November 12, 2008 at 11:22 PM
Actually IMO the next assault will come via the UN not the American courts.
F15Mech on November 12, 2008 at 11:25 PM
Hummm gonna need bigger GUNS
driver on November 12, 2008 at 11:26 PM
Did you get the leather jacket, too? It’s very nice! :-)
desertdweller on November 12, 2008 at 11:28 PM
Well, if it’s at all like the last “assault” weapon ban, it’ll be more like quintuple. A high-cap mag for my Glock 19 ran about $125 during the ban. Post-ban it’s closer to $20.
Of course, this is all assuming that existing supplies will be grandfathered and could still be legally sold at all, which is not at all a given.
Blacklake on November 12, 2008 at 11:28 PM
I think their strategy will be divide and conquer. They will only come to one house on a street at a time. Not, walking down the street going door to door. That would be too obvious and would get the citizens stirred up. Keep it low-keyed and they will get what they want.
cjs1943 on November 12, 2008 at 11:29 PM
Wouldn’t the US courts have to sign off on that?
sharrukin on November 12, 2008 at 11:30 PM
As soon as I’m able, I’m buying me a pistol.
‘Twill be by my bedside for the rest of my days.
Hawkins1701 on November 12, 2008 at 11:31 PM
Therein lies the real question…
jerrytbg on November 12, 2008 at 11:33 PM
I use mine for RINO hunting.
malan89 on November 12, 2008 at 11:36 PM
I love how, in the same piece about gun sales through the roof, they have a link labeled “NRA’s political clout is waning.”
These people blow my mind. They really do. (No pun intended.)
Hawkins1701 on November 12, 2008 at 11:38 PM
But can you field dress it?
driver on November 12, 2008 at 11:38 PM
nowhiners on November 12, 2008 at 11:40 PM
Ah Driver…less than 2 min to respond…good one…
Calling the CUDA 2012!
jerrytbg on November 12, 2008 at 11:41 PM
But actually it doesn’t matter how well or fast you dress one…
The meat will still be tainted.
jerrytbg on November 12, 2008 at 11:45 PM
The G-Men can rest assured that I really did lose all my guns while fishing last summer.
That’s right officer, I brought them all on the boat with me and, shit damn, the boat capsized on me and the guns were lost, right out there in the exact middle of Lake Superior. Feel free to go diving if you don’t believe me.
Meanwhile, up at my remote northern cabin, a trusty shovel gets sprayed off with the hose.
Bishop on November 12, 2008 at 11:46 PM
Totally useless!
driver on November 12, 2008 at 11:46 PM
With a tear in my eye I second that emotion!
I love me that .410 caliber!
-Wasteland Man.
WastelandMan on November 12, 2008 at 11:49 PM
I expect the treat to come by the US signing on to the UN small arms trade treaty. Then of course we JUST have to comply.
Try
Gunbroker.com
GunsAmerica.com
both have guns & ammo
Sandbar on November 12, 2008 at 11:50 PM
And that is one of the main reasons why guns will never be banned outright by the US government.
Too many citizens own them and the SC says we have a right(DC vs Heller) to keep and bear arms.
The key phrase being…
I will always follow state/federal laws when it come to a purchase of a firearm, however if the Govt knocks on my door wanting my guns….
Congress knows that and will seek a different ave via the UN (like they tried before) before they piss off to many voters.
F15Mech on November 12, 2008 at 11:50 PM
Yup. My point is that most people will not act in a constitutional crisis.
sharrukin on November 12, 2008 at 11:19 PM
I would argue that. 200 million guns in the hands of 60 million owners, that’s a lot of muscle.
Would you want to the be the cop who has to enter the Everglades or the Okeefenokee to tell those people you are there to take their guns? People who depends on firearms to put food on the table?
Whooo, rent “Southern Comfort” sometime and see what’s in store for the poor saps.
Bishop on November 12, 2008 at 11:50 PM
I agree. I live in the NW, and when I imagine various possible scenarios I usually have to head south to join the fight, (which would be awkward since people would be suspicious of me), although I live in a conservative area of my state so there might be some action here as well.
Unfortunately, you may be right, however America has a much stronger legacy of freedom than Canada does so I hope your wrong. But the truth is that American’s have very comfortable lives, big screen TV’s, favorite shows, family and wouldn’t know what to do or how to organize anyway, but then it’s possible that enough of us do, along with much of our military, that we may actually be able to preserve our freedom and culture, or try.
Of course, if Obama actually has any designs like we’ve been discussing, the first thing he’d do is place his operatives in the military to subvert that threat, but considering our history he can’t be entirely confident of achieving that goal in the lower ranks.
This is all just hypothetical, I’m not saying this is Obama’s actual plan. I seriously doubt it. But, assuming that Obama tried to subvert the military, and realizing he might not be entirely successful, would want a counter force of loyalists to mitigate that threat, he might form a domestic military that he’d could ensure complete dominance over from the ground up.
That’s why, although the domestic military might actually be an innocent measure if ever enacted, considering Obama’s history, it’s a legitimate concern to be suspect of it, IMO.
FloatingRock on November 12, 2008 at 11:50 PM
You just got it…
A US court would have to sign off on it yes…
But an international agreement…not so much
Of course the lawsuits would be filed but such lawsuits with the UN is unpredictable.
F15Mech on November 12, 2008 at 11:55 PM
We own no guns at this time (though we are very pro-2nd amendment, but we have little kids & I’m a complete sissy about anything that might hurt them– guns, tiny magnets, strings longer than 6 inches, bodies of water!…).
However, I’m joining the NRA & also organizing some “girls night out” events to the local gun range, and after some research we plan to purchase several items– but will keep them in the attic unless/ until things get sketchy. It just seems like a good “investment” at this time.
Security Mom on November 12, 2008 at 11:56 PM
Smart MOM!
driver on November 12, 2008 at 11:57 PM
That is in fact the best argument for gun rights. Not hunting but freedom.
sharrukin on November 13, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Not me. I think it’s either an innocent proposal, (though dangerous over time), or I envision smiling people in uniforms, walking around the streets being helpful and friendly.
Taking names.
Building databases.
Talking to children.
In the beginning.
FloatingRock on November 13, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Just have a plan on what to do with those guns if the feds come looking for them.
There are resources online dealing with how to store and hide guns, including from trained search dogs and metal detectors.
It’s not crazy to think about these things, look what Clinton did and he was far more moderate than Odummy and going up against a GOP congress. Baracky with a friendly congress?
Have a plan.
Bishop on November 13, 2008 at 12:01 AM
I agree. All it takes is time. They would pass seemingly benign laws giving the BATF or Attorney General power to make administrative adjustments to the rules. Small lists of “bad” guns, but with the ability to expand at will. Then grandfather in the existing guns, but prohibit transfers. You couldn’t sell them or pass them down to family. High taxes on ammo and components. You know, reasonable controls. All this has been proposed in the past, but were stopped. A veto-proof Senate and all bets are off.
Then it’s just collect the bad guns at traffic stops, calls to houses for break ins, ambulance calls, etc. When the hurricane hit New Orleans, the cops confiscated hundreds of guns – illegally, but did it all the same. The NRA sued later, but I didn’t hear about anybody fighting to resist at the time.
It took 30 years for the radicals to take over, so they are patient. The best hope is that they do over reach and cause a backlash. The incremental steps will kill us – slowly but surely.
Mini14 on November 13, 2008 at 12:03 AM
Now I am just pointing this out… we know where the bums are 9 months of the year. we don’t have to defeat 52% just the 500 or so traitors in DC and their commie shills in the state governments. I believe that once the Bill of Rights starts to fall, the Armed Forces will be on the Patriots side.
PS: Anyone apologize to McCarthy yet? Next time some crazy Joe starts running around mumbling about Commies in the woodwork, I am going to listen!
rgranger on November 13, 2008 at 12:03 AM
I think the biggest factor that might lead to that is a lack of organization and leadership. Communications will play a major part. In the even of a worse case scenario, the Internet monitoring technology created for China will probably be employed here, which could be done in short order since it’s already developed and tested.
FloatingRock on November 13, 2008 at 12:04 AM
Lemme help with that Plan Bishop :)
http://www.amazon.com/Homemade-Guns-Ammo-Ronald-Brown/dp/1893626113
-Wasteland Man.
WastelandMan on November 13, 2008 at 12:04 AM
JadeNYU, get a good shotgun. That will bring down any attacker.
indythinker on November 13, 2008 at 12:06 AM
My plan is when they knock on door SHOOT through it and ask what do you want
driver on November 13, 2008 at 12:07 AM
Hey,
Can we at HotAir have a poll done of the best firearms in an apocalyptic post-election Obama world?
I would think a good rifle in this enviroment would have the following characteristics:
1) Ease of use (operation, cleaning and sighting)
2) Reliability
3) Accuracy
4) Magazine capacity
5) Comfort in use
6) Penetration
7) Common ammo type
8) Weight (maybe part of E of U)
9) Safety
Any suggestions? I would think it using a popular ammo type would be important.
Sapwolf on November 13, 2008 at 12:07 AM
Mini14 on November 13, 2008 at 12:03 AM
Death by a thousand cuts, getting people on their side little by little. A few soccer moms here, some elderly there, a gaggle of crime victim advocates here and there, and one by one the list of “bad” guns grows longer.
Then the ammo, first the itty bitty stuff, then the “Cop Killer” rounds, then evil rounds “only good for killing people” then…then…then…
I mentioned on an earlier thread, the Cabela’s near me is selling out of .223 ammo, the stuff is literally running off the shelves.
Bishop on November 13, 2008 at 12:08 AM
I think I paid around $75 for mine. I didn’t realize they were so cheap now! I should buy some more. I can probably buy them online for the time being, huh? Any reputable discount sites anybody can recommend? I’d like to get some for my HK for sure, although it’s a .45 so I’ll probably only get a few extra rounds.
FloatingRock on November 13, 2008 at 12:09 AM
Cough Cough
Obviously not cjs since you did not know about the above link.
F15Mech on November 13, 2008 at 12:09 AM
I vote the M4, tricked-out as needed. Anyone can shoot it, parts galore, ammo isn’t exactly heavy duty but it’s easy to reload and you can carry a ton of it.
Bishop on November 13, 2008 at 12:10 AM
Well, there has to be a reason Obama said he wanted his civilian corps funded as well as or better than the military. He knows that if (or when) it all hits the fan which side the military will be on. If he can hold the American people and thier families hostage then he has a better chance and keeping the military folks from revolting.
boomer on November 13, 2008 at 12:10 AM
My opinion is actually very close to this as well. I have a lot of doubts that Obama means ill with the strange things he has aid and proposed. He may, hopefully just be an idiot with little understanding of what he is saying or the implications. On the other hand, it has been demonstrated time and time again that ‘It can never happen here’ until of course it does. I read once about a Jew who stayed in Germany while Hitler was coming to power and survived. He was asked why he and other didn’t leave. He replied that they would have had to leave their piano’s behind. By that he meant even when they saw what was happening they couldn’t quite believe it would happen. No one really believes these things can happen even when a guy like Hitler tells them exactly what he intends.
Obama, if he is what has been suggested, will try to starve the military of funds, recruits, training time and spare parts. Carter did this and the number of aircraft on carriers capable of launching at any given time dropped to around 30% (much less for the F-14’s).
Your armed forces swear alliegance to the constitution IIRC?
sharrukin on November 13, 2008 at 12:11 AM
Rock, try this place. They have most everything and I have been buying gear there for a while now; reputable and fast.
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/Default.aspx
Bishop on November 13, 2008 at 12:12 AM
Just rent Road Warrior or Mad Max, and think about what guns you’ll need to survive that. The bigger and more bad-ass looking and shooting, the better. (I hope the New York Times prints this as part of a “look into the conservative blogosphere clinging to their guns and religion”).
In all seriousness, though, in a post-apocalyptic world, you’re not going to ever have enough gear. What you need is enough gear to get you to a safe zone. At that point, the survivors will meet up and form a new society to protect themselves. Hopefully, someone there will be like the Professor on Gilligan’s Island, so he can make radios, guns, etc..
;)
indythinker on November 13, 2008 at 12:13 AM
I’m not planning on burying, but I wonder how deep the most advanced metal detectors will work….
FloatingRock on November 13, 2008 at 12:14 AM
I bought a few a year ago on sale at midwayusa.com for $17. Wish I had bought more. Everybody seems to be out. And the regular price is now around $30 – even before the rush. ammoman.com has some Korean copies for $15, but I have no idea of the reliability. The stock Glock magazines have never malfunctioned for me.
Mini14 on November 13, 2008 at 12:15 AM
Yes they do swear alliegance to a piece of paper, that means something, not a single person.
F15Mech on November 13, 2008 at 12:16 AM
God that would water my eyes. My brother was so happy about his 9-year old getting in a fight at school a few weeks ago. Of course my sis-in-law doesn’t know about his happiness. First thing I said to him was: “Who won the fight?”.
I can’t wait for my boy to be sent home from his Catholic school for beating up some bully for insulting the Mother of God.
We can dream.
Sapwolf on November 13, 2008 at 12:17 AM
I will vouch for you FR based on your garlic soup recipe alone.
RushBaby on November 13, 2008 at 12:17 AM
A local utility company has ground sonar that I have personally seen show things that were 18 feet deep. They said it could go deeper but was not as accurate. So it isn’t just metal detectors anymore that we have to worry about.
boomer on November 13, 2008 at 12:17 AM
If you have the good stuff buried well below the government giveaway stuff, metal detectors shouldn’t be too much of a concern. Once they dig something up it’s unlikely they’ll keep digging.
flyfisher on November 13, 2008 at 12:18 AM
You need to teach your kids too, then. Kids will go in your attic to explore. They need to know at least enough to respect/fear guns and/or safely handle them.
FloatingRock on November 13, 2008 at 12:20 AM
I’m not planning on burying, but I wonder how deep the most advanced metal detectors will work….
FloatingRock on November 13, 2008 at 12:14 AM
From what I understand, painted PVC, sealed up and buried has the ability to withstand metal detection. I need to find that site again to see exactly what they did to make it all work.
Thing is, the feds need to know exactly which 5×5 foot patch of ground on my twenty acres needs to be searched. ;-)
Bishop on November 13, 2008 at 12:21 AM
Well, lets just hope it never happens, but if it does you will have friends in Canada who will help. At least until the anschluss with America.
sharrukin on November 13, 2008 at 12:21 AM
OK now for my serious comment. In the event that the Circle of Love envelopes you while your rifle is leaning against a tree, you will need to be mentally prepared for arrest. A book that goes into detail about survival mentality upon arrest is The Gulag Archipelago. This book is a chunk to read but you can download it cheap from audible.com and listen to it on your ipod (and maybe help some other folks in your circle who could use dezombification as well).
RushBaby on November 13, 2008 at 12:21 AM
Limerick, Madison Conservative and Dreadnought223
THANKS FOR THE SUGGESTIONS!
D2Boston on November 13, 2008 at 12:23 AM
Forget it kid, you’ll shoot your eye out.
:)
Sapwolf on November 13, 2008 at 12:24 AM
That has been my missoin to be that person since the Y2K scare. :)
-Wasteland Man. <—–(Hence the Name)
WastelandMan on November 13, 2008 at 12:27 AM
… and I can make those things and more :)
-Wasteland Man.
WastelandMan on November 13, 2008 at 12:28 AM
No doubt. I have a 30-06 and the ammo costs several times as much as .308.
FloatingRock on November 13, 2008 at 12:28 AM
Just a question: What is the goal of burying the guns? To dig up when things get back to normal? For if things get really bad? I’ve looked in to it myself (there are lots of articles from the 1990’s on caching – pvc pipe and cosmoline!), but am not sure a gun 3 feet underground somewhere in the woods does me much good when the wolf is at the door.
Mini14 on November 13, 2008 at 12:28 AM
Be careful with that one.. SOmeone posted elsewhere that when the nazis were doing their collections, a response like that got you and your family Lugar rounds in the back of the head. I think that is why you are seeing the push for those “You Vill Report All Schtollen Firearms SChnell” laws. Have a plan B Bishop…
bullseye on November 13, 2008 at 12:29 AM
If he can hold the American people and thier families hostage
That is exactly his plan
F15Mech on November 13, 2008 at 12:29 AM
To use when the time comes and others are ready to fight, or to hand off to someone who can fight if you cannot.
sharrukin on November 13, 2008 at 12:31 AM
What would happen down there if Bush was arrested for war crimes?
There is a headline on drudge that the Democrats may be planning that.
sharrukin on November 13, 2008 at 12:33 AM
LOL!
FloatingRock on November 13, 2008 at 12:37 AM
driver– thanks.
FloatingRock– I appreciate what you’re saying and I’ve already spoken with my kids about gun safety to the level I think they are capable of understanding (i.e., if you see a gun, tell a grown up, if you touch it, it might shoot & blow your head off). I assure you that at the age they are, they won’t get into our attic. It would take me at least 10 minutes to find a way to get a ladder up 2 flights of stairs to get into our attic, my children aren’t left unsupervised for that amount of time.
But, this is part of why I’m joining the NRA, I’m sure I’ll get great info at how/ when to teach my kids about gun safety (for my kids, and friends that come to vist or when my kids go to friends homes).
One things certain– we’re arming ourselves, quietly.
Security Mom on November 13, 2008 at 12:40 AM
I’ll have to get a longer handle for my shovel! :)
FloatingRock on November 13, 2008 at 12:42 AM
Have you tried it yet? What did you think?
FloatingRock on November 13, 2008 at 12:43 AM
I always imagined detectors used electromagnetism, but it sounds like it’s some other force that measures density or something. I guess if they used magnetism they wouldn’t detect non-ferrous metals, so that makes sense….
FloatingRock on November 13, 2008 at 12:48 AM
Can’t eat a lot of garlic, turns me into a smelly bastard the next day…
doubleplusundead on November 13, 2008 at 12:51 AM
LOL! I hear you, but just make sure you bury them far enough away from your property. If you do, they will find them. You MUST bury them at a remote location that’s possible for you to reach if the s**t hits the fan.
I just hate the idea of people burying their cache underneath a rosebush out by the back porch and thinking they’ll pull one over on the man. Bury ‘em far away, bury ‘em carefully, and bury ‘em deep!
jaleach on November 13, 2008 at 12:52 AM
When I was growing up my biggest role models from TV were Spock and the Professor. That’s why I don’t show any outward signs of emotion and pretend like I know everything. :)
FloatingRock on November 13, 2008 at 12:55 AM
The Eddie Eagle program from the NRA is a great start. I always have had guns around the house – not just laying around, of course. But there was no mystery for the kids, and they were aware of the rules and risks. I tried to be a good example, and made it as safe as possible. It sounds like you are doing the same. I do hope everybody puts as much thought into it as you are.
Now my teenage kids enjoy shooting as much as I do. I took my daughter and her friend to the range a couple of weeks ago, and my son kept me there 4 hours last Saturday.
I hate that I used up that much ammo though…
Mini14 on November 13, 2008 at 12:57 AM
On a more serious note than my comment above. After 9/11 I started researching information about pre-electric technology, like treadle powered tools, kilns, charcoal, concrete, glass, paper, etc… I also bought a few manual typewriters.
FloatingRock on November 13, 2008 at 1:00 AM
I agree, and with the poster back on page one, that if it becomes necessary to bury guns they need to be used. If it comes to that people need to organize rather than make a stand alone.
Together we stand, divided we fall.
FloatingRock on November 13, 2008 at 1:03 AM
You think?
baldilocks on November 13, 2008 at 1:05 AM
Texas: Where we got some 5.56/7.62/45/44mag action going on.
Of course, if they can get past the three pitbulls and the absolutely vicious Jack Russell, good on them.
TinMan13 on November 13, 2008 at 1:05 AM
That was also said before a famous tea-party.
A stupid colony decided to take on the British Empire.
The Brits thought the same thing a long time ago.
F15Mech on November 13, 2008 at 1:05 AM
Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it
F15Mech on November 13, 2008 at 1:06 AM
I grew up around guns but was always afraid of them because of the noise and kickback. My older brother started bird hunting with my dad when he was around 7 to 9, I don’t remember exactly, but I was always an animal lover and wasn’t interested. I don’t remember exactly when I learned that my dad had a loaded gun next to his bed, but when I was around 11 or 12 a friend of mine came over to the house and we started talking about guns. When he learned that my dad had one, he asked to see it. I showed it to him and he wanted to play with it but I wouldn’t even let him take it out of the holster. He was so naive it scared me at the time and I regretted showing him.
I think that other kids who don’t understand the danger of guns are the biggest threat to kids that do.
If I ever have kids that will probably be the most important lesson I teach them about the subject, I think. That while they may understand the danger, other’s with less responsible parents may not.
FloatingRock on November 13, 2008 at 1:15 AM
Which serves crusty old misanthropists such as myself quite well.
RushBaby on November 13, 2008 at 1:17 AM
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