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sdfernando

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8. I am like you

Reply to PoindexterOglethorpe (Reply #4)

Sat Feb 24, 2018, 09:26 PM

Feb 2018

Funny thing is I grew up in a military family. Dad was in WWII, Korea, AND Vietnam. 2 brothers served as well. I never had an interest in guns but got serious about joins the Air Force...but that was before they accepted gay people and I knew I wouldn’t be able to keep it a secret. Would’ve broken my Dad’s heart if I got booted out on a dishonorable. So I didn’t go in. I’m

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When I was in the Army I was confident everyone around was trained to carry [View all] kairos12 Feb 2018 OP

Or having someone drop their weapon from an open purse. guillaumeb Feb 2018 #1

And who's liable if someone is injured Heartstrings Feb 2018 #2

When I was in GP6971 Feb 2018 #3

I have never been in the military. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2018 #4

I am like you sdfernando Feb 2018 #8

Not me... Wounded Bear Feb 2018 #5

I just f_______ shot myself keithbvadu2 Feb 2018 #6

Yep. Avoid Barney One Bullet Fife anywhere you find him. kairos12 Feb 2018 #7

DO NOT ask about the damn artichokes, raven mad Feb 2018 #9