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40. That's what we love about you, Hoyt...

Reply to Hoyt (Reply #39)

Wed May 15, 2013, 11:11 PM

May 2013

..you never let the beautiful perfection of you dreams get muddied by reality.

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Tierney Files "Safe-Gun" Legislation [View all] Robb May 2013 OP

Only if the requirement applies to the police. hack89 May 2013 #1

Obviously, you like rest of Gungeoneers, are against it. Hoyt May 2013 #2

I will use it if the police use it. hack89 May 2013 #3

I'm sure you view yourself part of law enforcement, most gunners do, but Hoyt May 2013 #4

No - I do not. hack89 May 2013 #5

That's not how it works If it's the law then suck it up..... Spitfire of ATJ May 2013 #14

So the police should have the only 100% reliable guns? hack89 May 2013 #16

I suppose it makes it less "potent" to some of the real fondlers.... Spitfire of ATJ May 2013 #22

Not a big deal. It is pure fantasy on Tierney's part anyway. nt hack89 May 2013 #23

We can't even get trigger locks. Spitfire of ATJ May 2013 #44

Lots of manufacturers include them with new guns. New ones can be had for $5... friendly_iconoclast May 2013 #47

Trigger locks are required with the sale of all new guns in 9 states. AtheistCrusader May 2013 #53

This isn't about competing with the cops. AtheistCrusader May 2013 #62

If it can be retrofitted onto an existing gun, it can be removed from a stolen gun. AtheistCrusader May 2013 #9

Maybe so, but technology would improve quickly. More importantly those guns irresponsible gunners Hoyt May 2013 #10

Of course you can't understand- you're no different than the people that ban bongs... friendly_iconoclast May 2013 #18

And apparently you are no different that those who believe their guns don't stink. Hoyt May 2013 #20

"Restricting guns will help our society" Hadn't you noticed that they already are? friendly_iconoclast May 2013 #25

No, they help some folks get through the day, but society would be better off Hoyt May 2013 #28

"society would be better off with a lot less guns and gun cultists." friendly_iconoclast May 2013 #29

Culture warrior? Why do you guys always think in terms of war, guns, Hoyt May 2013 #31

Perhaps because *you* guys act like it's a War on Guns... friendly_iconoclast May 2013 #33

Quit acting dense, we are simply encouraging gun culture to act responsibly, Hoyt May 2013 #34

And gun culture is encouraging you to not embrace techno-hokum... friendly_iconoclast May 2013 #35

Well maybe gun manufacturers should stop production until technology is to your satisfaction. Hoyt May 2013 #37

Umm, don't you mean "to mine and the other gun Prohibitionists' satisfaction"? friendly_iconoclast May 2013 #38

No, I mean that until that technology is available, no more gun sales. Hoyt May 2013 #39

That's what we love about you, Hoyt... friendly_iconoclast May 2013 #40

I still have hopes for you guys. I'm sure you are lovely without your guns. Hoyt May 2013 #41

Undoubtedly the reign of tears will be over, and the slums will be a memory. friendly_iconoclast May 2013 #42

And what alternative is gun culture encouraging to promote gun safety/responsibility? primavera May 2013 #43

You seem not to have heard the people like me that advocated for these things here. friendly_iconoclast May 2013 #45

Maybe if you actually came into the gungeon and read a couple threads AtheistCrusader May 2013 #52

When the technology is actually available, we will probably buy it. AtheistCrusader May 2013 #51

You don't understand because for a firearm to WORK is not your top priority. AtheistCrusader May 2013 #49

I feel sad for you. Hoyt May 2013 #56

Your pity is misplaced. AtheistCrusader May 2013 #58

It would still reduce deaths from accidental shootings Marrah_G May 2013 #54

Yes, so would requiring all firearms be melted down into steel bricks. AtheistCrusader May 2013 #57

I'm not in favor of melting them down Marrah_G May 2013 #59

Someday this technology might work for that. AtheistCrusader May 2013 #60

I'm for it, but it doesn't exist. krispos42 May 2013 #21

Is that what your overlords at the NRA are saying? baldguy May 2013 #11

... Robb May 2013 #32

I don't think any reasonable person would disagree with that. Dr. Strange May 2013 #67

This sucks unless you can put at least two Mojorabbit May 2013 #6

What's funny is some people would find that romantic. Spitfire of ATJ May 2013 #15

It's the reason my AR has an adjustable stock. You know, one of the 'evil features'. AtheistCrusader May 2013 #55

Glad you explained that because we librulz iz skeered of gunz. Spitfire of ATJ May 2013 #63

So in a household with two parents and kids, each parent would Ted Brown May 2013 #7

He's full of crap, this tech doesn't work. AtheistCrusader May 2013 #8

Maybe the NRA can cough up some of thier extremist RW loony dough to help make it work. baldguy May 2013 #12

Or maybe Michael Bloomberg can cough up some of *his* billions to help make it work. friendly_iconoclast May 2013 #17

How does Michael Bloomberg come into this? baldguy May 2013 #27

You know what? You're right; Bloomie (like the NRA) is too smart to fall for vaporware. friendly_iconoclast May 2013 #30

Maybe. Why don't you ask them? AtheistCrusader May 2013 #50

Unlikely to even make it out of committee n/t Lurks Often May 2013 #13

True, but as we've seen it plays well with the dogmatic and willfully ignorant friendly_iconoclast May 2013 #19

A safe gun????? socialsecurityisAAA May 2013 #24

"add about $20" They forgot a zero. And maybe a multiplier. Xithras May 2013 #26

So. You get stuck with a bunch of worthless guns that you never should have bought. Hoyt May 2013 #46

You're basically a poster child for the NRA, you know that right? AtheistCrusader May 2013 #61

Well, that and a bunch of right wing, bigoted crud that the base loves. Hoyt May 2013 #64

Does Congressman John Tierney ever offer any serious proposals? AnotherMcIntosh May 2013 #36

Yes, but the republicans shoot him down because he's actually concerned about innocent lives. Hoyt May 2013 #48

It's more likely that his faith-based proposals interfere with theirs... friendly_iconoclast May 2013 #65

How does this work on a Black Powder Revolver? One_Life_To_Give May 2013 #66