justinb138 0 #26 January 25, 2005 Quote yeah but you all live by that out dated constitution. so the N.R.A. and gun hording christians get away with possessing weapons that are exclusively man killers. get with the times man! we don't need that shit! outdated constitution? seems to be working ok right now...... NRA? Nope... not a member... gun hording christian? yes, but I don't see how they are related.... weapons that are man killers? If a man breaks into my house and threatens the life of my family, I could kill him with a kitchen knife, a baseball bat, or any number of things around the house, but a gun would be alot more effective in stopping him. Guns don't kill people by themselves...criminals do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #27 January 25, 2005 edit: the facts in the first two stories I read were not facts. This arrest was based on his admission about his handgun and NYC (illegal to bring the two together). The judge released him on his own recognizance after hearing that he was in fact properly declaring an unloaded handgun in his checked baggage. QuoteAlso note that the guy isn't really "MM's bodyguard," rather one that has served that role from time to time. I think the point was a guy villifying guns and condemning a "culture of fear" when he used armed guards himself. Shades of Rosie all over again.witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unformed 0 #28 January 26, 2005 Quoteso the N.R.A. and gun hording christians get away with possessing weapons that are exclusively man killers. get with the times man! we don't need that shit! I'm not an NRA member and I'm definitely not a Christian. The guns I have I use for recreation, going to the range and skeet-shooting. For the record, I'm far from a redneck as well, though I do have a few redneck friends that have turned me on to rednecky activities. If someone breaks into my house, I'm going to use my fists before I use a gun. If the guy breaking in has a gun, well I'm glad I have access to a few guns to protect myself. Just because you haven't found other reasons to have guns doesn't mean they're not out there. The criminals will always have them. And if the criminals are going to have guns, I want access to them for my self defense. (Even though -I- don't plan on using it, someone with a family or a single woman, definitely would want a way to protect themselves.)This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duckwater 0 #29 January 26, 2005 QuoteIf someone breaks into my house, I'm going to use my fists before I use a gun. If the guy breaking in has a gun, well I'm glad I have access to a few guns to protect myself. You are asleep in bed and you hear a window break and someone climbing through. You are going to confront, offer fisticuffs, then when Joe Robber pulls out his 357, say "excuse me one second while I go get my skeet rifle?" There will be no discussion, fisticuffs or life left in an intruder in my house. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #30 January 26, 2005 QuoteIf someone breaks into my house, I'm going to use my fists before I use a gun. I Why in the world would you trade a very effective form of defense for one that pales in comparison? QuoteIf the guy breaking in has a gun, well I'm glad I have access to a few guns to protect myself. At what point do you think you'll find out he has gun? Maybe when you're squared off, ready to throw the first punch? By that time it's too late, don't ya think? - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #31 January 27, 2005 QuoteIf someone breaks into my house, I'm going to use my fists before I use a gun. If the guy breaking in has a gun, well I'm glad I have access to a few guns to protect myself. You could very well end up dead if you do that. Better to be the first with the gun. If he sees a gun he might run. I personally will shoot anyone that breaks into my house. They will not know I am armed till they are bleeding."No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #32 January 27, 2005 I might give them a "Freeze!" and a half a second to realize I'm pointing a gun at them. Then they decide whether or not they get shot. I have to go with Ron and others that "presenting fisticuffs" is not the best way to wake up tomorow.witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #33 January 28, 2005 QuoteI might give them a "Freeze!" and a half a second to realize I'm pointing a gun at them. Then they decide whether or not they get shot. Good for you....really. But in a home invasion I am going to ID them, and once I have a positive ID take action. In a street scenario I would let them know I have a weapon *while I draw on them* I would never be so stupid as to flash a weapon that was in a holster. I have different rules for different locations."No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
