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35. 'Gun Rights Across America' is the national group sponsoring this 'Across the entire USA.'

Reply to Eleanors38 (Reply #33)

Fri Sep 6, 2013, 05:14 PM

Sep 2013

You have an odd idea of 'LOCAL.'

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Gun rights activists plan to hand out candy to children. No, I'm not making this up. [View all] Robb Sep 2013 OP

I thought the SOP says no gun threads unless big news. hrmjustin Sep 2013 #1

That's clearly how the SOP reads. This post belongs in the Gun Control Activist Group or Gungeon. NYC_SKP Sep 2013 #2

Agreed. hrmjustin Sep 2013 #3

+1 Go Vols Sep 2013 #13

Gun nuttery has an exception. onehandle Sep 2013 #5

"other narrowly-focused gun topics are not permitted" Lizzie Poppet Sep 2013 #7

I tend to agree with Robb on guns but there is an SOP and it should be enforced. hrmjustin Sep 2013 #14

Robb and I don't often agree, but he's usually really good about where he posts. Lizzie Poppet Sep 2013 #15

Thanks for pointing out the exception. hrmjustin Sep 2013 #19

It is enforced... sarisataka Sep 2013 #20

I did not see the exception. I should not have said this in this post. hrmjustin Sep 2013 #21

Easy to overlook, sarisataka Sep 2013 #23

I concur with that conclusion, 100% Lizzie Poppet Sep 2013 #25

Agreed Duckhunter935 Sep 2013 #30

This is a national issue. They are trying to make guns seem normal. onehandle Sep 2013 #17

If what you are referring to as not 'normal' Jenoch Sep 2013 #31

Thanks for pointing it out. did not see that. hrmjustin Sep 2013 #22

Hey! Who's in the GD pilot house?! AGAIN: OP is LOCAL NEWS. nt Eleanors38 Sep 2013 #33

'Gun Rights Across America' is the national group sponsoring this 'Across the entire USA.' onehandle Sep 2013 #35

And they are a group sarisataka Sep 2013 #38

Local news is allowed in GD at times. hrmjustin Sep 2013 #37

Understood. Please check out the 3 re same Fla. Shooter (complete Eleanors38 Sep 2013 #39

I would have to see it to make an opinion on it. I do not know which one you are talking about. hrmjustin Sep 2013 #41

Sorry for the delay, had to get a real computer.... Eleanors38 Sep 2013 #58

That is interesting. I think they would have survived. Consistency is sometimes not our strong suit, hrmjustin Sep 2013 #59

I appreciate that. Now, is this GD I posted kosher? Thanks. Eleanors38 Sep 2013 #60

This is a narrowly focused story so it could get locked but maybe not. To be honest hrmjustin Sep 2013 #61

Probably all dealing with Zimmerman again! Eleanors38 Sep 2013 #62

Well there was one Zimmerman post alerted on and the hosts are divided so it will likely stay. hrmjustin Sep 2013 #63

ONLY if it shows guns in a positive light (and about that candy thing.... The Straight Story Sep 2013 #16

Free candy is always big news! nt ZombieHorde Sep 2013 #51

Momma said nykym Sep 2013 #4

Never went trick or treating? rl6214 Sep 2013 #45

Idiots still trying to make gun nuttery seem normal on a national level. onehandle Sep 2013 #6

Juvenile post of the thread? rl6214 Sep 2013 #46

I'm informing my grandchildren to drop on the ground any candy given to them that day by anyone... Tikki Sep 2013 #8

Dupe sarisataka Sep 2013 #9

And AGAIN: In GD. Eleanors38 Sep 2013 #34

Spectacularly ugly idea. Thanks for the info. n/t Judi Lynn Sep 2013 #10

They know they have a big time image problem. lpbk2713 Sep 2013 #11

they'll be driving one of these KG Sep 2013 #12

wouldn't it be better to take a neighbor kid shooting? ileus Sep 2013 #18

That can also instill a very healthy respect for the destructive power of guns. Lizzie Poppet Sep 2013 #26

It worked well for Adam Lanza. nt Tommy_Carcetti Sep 2013 #28

Adam Lanza was mentally ill Jenoch Sep 2013 #32

Well, golly, that obviously means it doesn't work... Lizzie Poppet Sep 2013 #42

Nearly anything would be better... sarisataka Sep 2013 #29

Stupidity. AlinPA Sep 2013 #24

Oh, dear Lord. Tommy_Carcetti Sep 2013 #27

It sounds like a good day to collect guns. hunter Sep 2013 #36

Still playing Internet Tough Guy? Lizzie Poppet Sep 2013 #44

Can't help it. hunter Sep 2013 #49

Well, we have at least one point of agreement! Lizzie Poppet Sep 2013 #50

First you figure out why you have to carry a gun... hunter Sep 2013 #53

Always a great idea to go out in public and have the hammer cocked. Rex Sep 2013 #40

That's a 1911. Lizzie Poppet Sep 2013 #43

Always funny watching the gun crazies get technical... DanTex Sep 2013 #47

facts is facts Duckhunter935 Sep 2013 #52

Hmmm...I wonder who responded? Lizzie Poppet Sep 2013 #48

That is an interesting mental picture. Rex Sep 2013 #54

I hope not, too! Lizzie Poppet Sep 2013 #55

Leg. onehandle Sep 2013 #56

Bad idea krispos42 Sep 2013 #57