Do You Own a Gun?

Kitsune · 04-23-2007, 08:07 AM

With all the firearms debate sparked by the Virginia Tech shooting, I was curious how many of us own a gun.

ravenranter · 04-23-2007, 08:13 AM

I don't own a gun. It doesn't have anything to do with being anti-gun. Until two years ago, I still had kids at home and didn't like the idea of having one under those circumstances.

Shawnee123 · 04-23-2007, 08:17 AM

I do, however, keep a penis with me at all times (oh, sorry, that was a dream I had.)

SadistSecret · 04-23-2007, 08:56 AM

I own a crossbow. I don't think that counts as a gun.

HungLikeJesus · 04-23-2007, 12:07 PM

I own several handguns (including a .22 and a 9mm), a .22 caliber rifle, an M1 carbine, and a Crosman air rifle. I rarely tell anyone that I have these because they are the only items that I own that are worth stealing*.

Just having these at home makes me more law-abiding, because I'm paranoid that if I get in trouble for anything someone will find a way to take away my guns. And yes, I know that that's not logical.

*Of course, I trust all the people who might read this on the internet, or I wouldn't post this.

Weird Harold · 04-23-2007, 04:05 PM

No I don't. Probably most of my neighbors do, and I don't mind that most people assume that I do.

TheMercenary · 04-23-2007, 04:10 PM

7 handguns.

21 long guns.

glatt · 04-23-2007, 04:11 PM

I figured you would have more.

duck_duck · 04-23-2007, 04:11 PM

The wild west lives on!

TheMercenary · 04-23-2007, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glatt

I figured you would have more.

I should probably get rid of some of them, there are a few that were just collectors and I got because they were available and going cheap at the time. I only shoot 4 or 5 with any regularity.

Shawnee123 · 04-23-2007, 04:16 PM

No guns, just my trusty left hook and a butcher knife.

duck_duck · 04-23-2007, 04:19 PM

My chinchillas protect me because they attack on command with the viciousness of that rabbit from monty python. :p

freshnesschronic · 04-23-2007, 04:24 PM

That wasn't a rabbit. That thing was a monster.

duck_duck · 04-23-2007, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freshnesschronic

That wasn't a rabbit. That thing was a monster.

It was really a chinchilla disguised as a rabbit.

bluecuracao · 04-23-2007, 04:31 PM

When I was growing up, we used sports equipment for protection. A guy broke into our house one night while we were asleep, and my dad knocked him out with a tennis racket. Another time, a kid broke in while I was home sick...I had my dad's softball bat in my hand, in case he got too close. But after a few words, he took off.

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04-23-2007, 08:07 AM	#1
Kitsune still eats dirt Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,031	Do You Own a Gun? With all the firearms debate sparked by the Virginia Tech shooting, I was curious how many of us own a gun.

04-23-2007, 08:13 AM	#2
ravenranter Mystical Miscreant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: asteroid B-12 Posts: 46	I don't own a gun. It doesn't have anything to do with being anti-gun. Until two years ago, I still had kids at home and didn't like the idea of having one under those circumstances. __________________ "One never ought to listen to the flowers..." - The Little Prince

04-23-2007, 08:17 AM	#3
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I do, however, keep a penis with me at all times (oh, sorry, that was a dream I had.) __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

04-23-2007, 08:56 AM	#4
SadistSecret Even If you choose to love me, I will always choose to fall. Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Des Moines. Posts: 139	I own a crossbow. I don't think that counts as a gun. __________________ "Seven Deadly Sins? I thought it was a to-do list!!

04-23-2007, 12:07 PM	#5
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	I own several handguns (including a .22 and a 9mm), a .22 caliber rifle, an M1 carbine, and a Crosman air rifle. I rarely tell anyone that I have these because they are the only items that I own that are worth stealing. Just having these at home makes me more law-abiding, because I'm paranoid that if I get in trouble for anything* someone will find a way to take away my guns. And yes, I know that that's not logical. *Of course, I trust all the people who might read this on the internet, or I wouldn't post this. __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

04-23-2007, 04:05 PM	#6
Weird Harold Vice-President of Resentment Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 199	No I don't. Probably most of my neighbors do, and I don't mind that most people assume that I do. __________________ I don't need a whole lottsa money. I don't need a big fine car.

04-23-2007, 04:10 PM	#7
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	7 handguns. 21 long guns. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

04-23-2007, 04:11 PM	#8
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I figured you would have more.

04-23-2007, 04:11 PM	#9
duck_duck Soul Duck Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: over here Posts: 485	The wild west lives on! __________________ Girls are like phones. We love to be held, talked too but if you press the wrong button you'll be disconnected!

04-23-2007, 04:16 PM	#11
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	No guns, just my trusty left hook and a butcher knife. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

04-23-2007, 04:19 PM	#12
duck_duck Soul Duck Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: over here Posts: 485	My chinchillas protect me because they attack on command with the viciousness of that rabbit from monty python. :p __________________ Girls are like phones. We love to be held, talked too but if you press the wrong button you'll be disconnected!

04-23-2007, 04:24 PM	#13
freshnesschronic Professor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,555	That wasn't a rabbit. That thing was a monster.

04-23-2007, 04:31 PM	#15
bluecuracao in a mood, not cupcake Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 3,034	When I was growing up, we used sports equipment for protection. A guy broke into our house one night while we were asleep, and my dad knocked him out with a tennis racket. Another time, a kid broke in while I was home sick...I had my dad's softball bat in my hand, in case he got too close. But after a few words, he took off.

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