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fescuerescue

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67. That number isn't zero

Fri Jun 29, 2018, 11:20 PM

Jun 2018

is all I'm saying. Hell I know at least a few right off the top off my head.

Its a big country, hella lot of people in it.

The % of single issue gun voters isn't 30%, but it isn't 0% either.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] Stinky The Clown Jun 2018 OP

I always wonder what % of gun owners have firearms maxsolomon Jun 2018 #1

I know, it's weird. Somehow I'm able to live without a gun. Coventina Jun 2018 #3

I am in the exact same position you are in - same age, have only lived in large smirkymonkey Jun 2018 #4

I know a very good reason I don't. maxsolomon Jun 2018 #6

I've would be afraid of that too. smirkymonkey Jun 2018 #10

For police, its about 99.9% fescuerescue Jun 2018 #33

I'll be 1st, and I'm not alone. maxsolomon Jun 2018 #35

I don't think you can say they aren't part of society fescuerescue Jun 2018 #68

I didn't say gun owners weren't part of society. maxsolomon Jul 2018 #111

I'm 65, never have owned a gun. Never felt the need. Not a fearful person. SammyWinstonJack Jun 2018 #40

Well something like half of all handgun crimes are committed with guns owned illegally. MadDAsHell Jun 2018 #79

I didn't mention AR15s. or handguns. maxsolomon Jul 2018 #109

What's disgusting is we all have to live with the possibility that we... brush Jun 2018 #81

FUCK you too! DaDeacon Jun 2018 #2

"Laws to prevent them from doing damage"? maxsolomon Jun 2018 #8

And they want us gun owners to agree with them SonofDonald Jun 2018 #13

Good Lord. Where do you live? maxsolomon Jun 2018 #17

Wrong SonofDonald Jun 2018 #46

I'm not wrong. you didn't check your work before you posted it. maxsolomon Jul 2018 #112

Yes, you very well could be. Act_of_Reparation Jul 2018 #116

did you even read what they wrote? maxsolomon Jul 2018 #125

No, I'm completely illiterate. Act_of_Reparation Jul 2018 #129

my posts were not directed at you maxsolomon Jul 2018 #132

The cornerstone of a good gun owner. NCTraveler Jun 2018 #18

I own firearms but fortunately have never had had the need to use one for legitimate... spin Jun 2018 #29

agree! samnsara Jun 2018 #28

George Zimmerman said the same thing. Hoyt Jun 2018 #31

I don't beat people up SonofDonald Jun 2018 #47

One gun that doesn't leave the house, is not my concern. It's people who strap one on to walk down Hoyt Jun 2018 #51

I can't believe it Hoyt. GulfCoast66 Jun 2018 #75

That's not the first pro gun post DashOneBravo Jun 2018 #83

have you had to use any of those weapons to protect your mom? mokawanis Jun 2018 #87

More accurately... LanternWaste Jun 2018 #22

Some delicate flower alerted on this. Codeine Jun 2018 #5

Right back at ya Alea Jun 2018 #7

I think you overestimate the percentage of Democrats who are gun-fanatics. But, at least you do Hoyt Jun 2018 #32

I doubt that its 30% fescuerescue Jun 2018 #34

If some gun-fanatic Democrat would vote for GOPers like trump over guns, he's not a Democrat, sorry. Hoyt Jun 2018 #37

That number isn't zero fescuerescue Jun 2018 #67

My husband and I vote Democratic radical noodle Jun 2018 #76

I think we need to face the fact that they enable white wing gun-humpers. Hoyt Jun 2018 #86

I disagree radical noodle Jun 2018 #89

Gun ownership is common among the Democrats I know. Adrahil Jun 2018 #57

If they are Democrats, they are likely for much tougher gun laws. If they can't give up guns on Hoyt Jun 2018 #70

Most Democrats are for more serious restrictions... Adrahil Jul 2018 #94

Well, I understand the sentiment. Hoyt Jul 2018 #95

I know you do. Adrahil Jul 2018 #96

What I don't want is us to coddle white wing gun owners because some supposed Democratic Hoyt Jul 2018 #97

Okay.... but... Adrahil Jul 2018 #99

OK, let's make it "F@&k Your Gunz My Blue Friend." Hoyt Jul 2018 #102

If it makes you feel better, fo it. Adrahil Jul 2018 #105

Your guns enable others to have guns. Without gunners, these guys would be neutered, sorry. Hoyt Jul 2018 #107

By what incredible logic have you arrived at that conclusion? Act_of_Reparation Jul 2018 #117

Climate change deniers enable pollution. Those opposed to universal healthcare, impede healthcare Hoyt Jul 2018 #123

Are you not arguing that average, run of the mill gun owners enable the fetishists? Act_of_Reparation Jul 2018 #126

You are the one opposed to gun restrictions, although you approach it passively as if you Hoyt Jul 2018 #135

If it weren't for thieves such as yourself, perhaps fewer people might feel the need to own guns. Marengo Jul 2018 #136

Marengo, you were on that thread and you are leaving out the context, as usual. Hoyt Jul 2018 #137

Irrelevant to the point I'm making in this thread, which is that you are an admitted thief. Marengo Jul 2018 #142

Not true, but even looking for context, you are an admitted gun-fancier without regard to damage Hoyt Jul 2018 #144

What type of sites did you target? Residential, commercial, or...? Marengo Jul 2018 #145

I didn't target anything, I'm neither a criminal or gun-humper. Hoyt Jul 2018 #146

Unless robbery isn't a crime, you most certainly are a criminal or at least were. In your... Marengo Jul 2018 #147

5%...where do you live? GulfCoast66 Jun 2018 #77

And fuck U.S.A. gun culture. hunter Jun 2018 #9

Yup, yup... gun nuts are a bunch of pretty sick fucks! InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #59

Another good guy with billh58 Jun 2018 #11

Obviously gun owners are be more likely to be members of the... spin Jun 2018 #16

The current Democratic approach is to make a lot of noise maxsolomon Jun 2018 #19

That's why I feel the biggest problem in this nation is our Congress. .. spin Jun 2018 #25

One party's playing Tiddlywinks. maxsolomon Jun 2018 #36

Most white wing gunners don't come close to accepting core Democratic principles, never will. Hoyt Jun 2018 #39

I know a good number of blacks and Hispanics who legally own firearms. ... spin Jun 2018 #43

Home of George Zimmerman and went for trump. Hoyt Jun 2018 #44

All those people I know who have carry permits agree with me that... spin Jun 2018 #50

Come on. I bet less than 2% of AR15 lovers have ever seen a feral hog, much less hunt them or Hoyt Jun 2018 #61

You use a lot of hysterical stereotypes. Jakes Progress Jun 2018 #64

White wing gunners are pretty much the same. I grew up with them. Probably shot Hoyt Jun 2018 #74

What are you? 12? Jakes Progress Jun 2018 #78

Everyone standing in the way of sensible gun laws enables these fuckers, Hoyt Jun 2018 #84

Still can't handle a better brush? Jakes Progress Jul 2018 #92

Yet, to protect guns for Democrats, you are willing to coddle racist gun-humping GOPers. Hoyt Jul 2018 #93

And, to project your ego image Jakes Progress Jul 2018 #101

Nowadays, in a civilized world, where we are not hopping freight Hoyt Jul 2018 #103

You seem no more amenable to reason Jakes Progress Jul 2018 #104

I don't think more guns will make anything better. Plus, I'd like to see your evidence that Guthrie Hoyt Jul 2018 #108

Is it inability or unwillingness to read Jakes Progress Jul 2018 #138

I've avoided using "trump" with you. And I've lived a long life Hoyt Jul 2018 #141

Before becoming too entangled in Hoyt's nonsense, it may be of benefit for you to know... Marengo Jul 2018 #127

Marengo, you were on that thread and you are leaving out the context, as usual. Hoyt Jul 2018 #133

Refer to post #142 Marengo Jul 2018 #143

It does seem that something triggered Jakes Progress Jul 2018 #139

We don't live in a civilized world. wonkwest Jul 2018 #128

BS. Too the extent we don't, you can blame gun-humpers. Hoyt Jul 2018 #134

Since I have lived in Florida for almost half a century I have probably seen a lot... spin Jun 2018 #71

I've seen feral hogs on undeveloped land in rural SC. Didn't have an AR15 to survive. Hoyt Jun 2018 #85

I have never seen such people marching in Florida. ... spin Jun 2018 #88

I hunt feral hogs with a rake... hunter Jul 2018 #100

Some people hunt feral hogs with a spear or a big knife. spin Jul 2018 #106

+1000000000000000, and then some. Hoyt Jul 2018 #140

I'm with you on this. sellitman Jun 2018 #12

Another day. Another rant. aikoaiko Jun 2018 #14

There is a YUGE difference between legal safe hunting and target shooting and this shit. LBM20 Jun 2018 #15

Most gun-control advocates have 0 issues with hunting weapons, or hunters. maxsolomon Jun 2018 #20

thank you! Thats what I am altho hubby no longer hunts.. samnsara Jun 2018 #27

6% of population has hunted at least once in past 12 months. That's not many, and I bet a good Hoyt Jun 2018 #41

6% of 300 million maxsolomon Jul 2018 #113

"Once in 12 months" means a lot of them aren't hungry hunters. Hoyt Jul 2018 #115

+1... SidDithers Jun 2018 #21

Right back at you. GulfCoast66 Jun 2018 #23

I'm not interested in regulations anymore... SidDithers Jun 2018 #24

I thought you were Canadian and lived there. DashOneBravo Jun 2018 #54

I am and have never made that a secret... SidDithers Jun 2018 #55

I was just confirming DashOneBravo Jun 2018 #56

I don't give a rat's ass why you've got guns... SidDithers Jun 2018 #58

Nice wall of text. DashOneBravo Jun 2018 #62

Wall of text. LOL... SidDithers Jun 2018 #63

Here's the thing DashOneBravo Jun 2018 #69

That's disgusting. hunter Jul 2018 #98

Great, you don't understand America in the slightest. wonkwest Jul 2018 #130

i own several guns..so does hubby..I've takes safety classes and have even shot competitvely.. samnsara Jun 2018 #26

So, being responsible, what changes would you accept? maxsolomon Jun 2018 #42

Anything that passes Congress would be fine with me. Kaleva Jul 2018 #121

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2018 #65

I'd rather fight the Democratic Party on gun rights from the inside The Polack MSgt Jun 2018 #30

Don't rope me in with those people nt vercetti2021 Jun 2018 #38

Say it loud sweetapogee Jun 2018 #45

Have a nice night discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2018 #48

I Didn't Know The Gun Was Loaded struggle4progress Jun 2018 #49

Fuck that. With the way shit is going, we may NEED guns. Drahthaardogs Jun 2018 #52

Post removed Post removed Jun 2018 #53

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2018 #60

I'm angry too. But simplistic rage isn't helpful. Jakes Progress Jun 2018 #66

It isn't simplistic rage. It's is a serious truth stated memorably. Stinky The Clown Jun 2018 #73

Yep. It's simplistic. Jakes Progress Jun 2018 #80

The left must remain armed Devil Child Jun 2018 #72

See this thread before you say no ones needs a gun. Jakes Progress Jun 2018 #82

Right back to you- good attitude to lose states like PA, NC, etc Lee-Lee Jun 2018 #90

To you and every other gun owner replying here or even reading . . . . Stinky The Clown Jun 2018 #91

So sanctimonious. Act_of_Reparation Jul 2018 #114

Awesomely sanctimonious, don't you think? hunter Jul 2018 #120

Not particularly, no. Act_of_Reparation Jul 2018 #124

If they're fearing loss of respect for gun fetishes then they are going to vote Republican anyways. hunter Jul 2018 #131

Which of those don't apply to Lee-Lee? Marengo Jul 2018 #122

Fuck Guns. Fuck Gun Owners. NCTraveler Jul 2018 #110

Another day and an elderly lady in critical condition after a shooting. Vinca Jul 2018 #118

Back at ya Alea Jul 2018 #119

I'm new to the forum and am a responsible gun owner. canyondechelly Jul 2018 #148

Fuck your collective guilt-tripping. Change 'guns' and 'gun owners' to 'migrants'.... friendly_iconoclast Jul 2018 #149

I seem to be living rent free in many heads Stinky The Clown Jul 2018 #150

Here is the OP Stinky The Clown Jul 2018 #151