Gun Control & RKBA

gejohnston

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67. however,

Fri Apr 18, 2014, 08:13 PM

Apr 2014

the brains and backbone of someone who is either 5'2" and 90 pounds or the wheelchair bound is no match for the stronger and healthier meth head, rapist, sociopath. Or, is that their tough luck?

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A message to all the snub-nose revolver haters: You�re wrong [View all] Jgarrick Apr 2014 OP

I don't get why you don't post this at a gun site where upaloopa Apr 2014 #1

From the Statement of Purpose for Gun Control & RKBA: Jgarrick Apr 2014 #4

No upaloopa Apr 2014 #7

Then I suggest you try to change the SOP of this group...because as it stands, discussion Jgarrick Apr 2014 #8

Gun culture is a culture of death. upaloopa Apr 2014 #10

Do you really believe the hyperbole you spout SQUEE Apr 2014 #13

It is truth period upaloopa Apr 2014 #18

the Religious Zealouts, so rightly mocked here and in American society SQUEE Apr 2014 #20

Would you care to answer the question, please? Are discussions of guns for self-defense on-topic Jgarrick Apr 2014 #15

I am not concerned with this group as it stands alone and apart upaloopa Apr 2014 #19

And yet you post here. Would you answer the question, please? Jgarrick Apr 2014 #21

You read what my answer is upaloopa Apr 2014 #23

You don't like the group. I get that. Would you answer the question, please? Jgarrick Apr 2014 #26

In my opinion yes but then I don't see what that has to do upaloopa Apr 2014 #28

Thank you for the direct answer. As to what it has to do with anything, Jgarrick Apr 2014 #35

I knew you had a post all set up and ready upaloopa Apr 2014 #38

before you go, can we agree on this: gejohnston Apr 2014 #40

if I had a job as a LEO, I would prefer to carry a semiautomatic pistol and perhaps a S&W ... spin Apr 2014 #52

When my brothers were on the local PD gejohnston Apr 2014 #59

oh, the horror.. SQUEE Apr 2014 #45

No, it is not a perfect fit. SQUEE Apr 2014 #27

Sorry I don't buy that line of blame. upaloopa Apr 2014 #49

You have no idea what i do to foster responsible ownership SQUEE Apr 2014 #50

You may not like to hear this but the gun control movement did start with an effort ... spin Apr 2014 #56

Respectfully, upaloopa. Guns aren't the only topic that offends DU members. NYC_SKP Apr 2014 #32

Believe me I use all the features upaloopa Apr 2014 #33

No, guns don't equal Hillary but the point is still valid. Some people don't want to see either. NYC_SKP Apr 2014 #34

What I do is put posters on ignore if they post the same upaloopa Apr 2014 #39

I agree with you on that one. NYC_SKP Apr 2014 #42

Many of us have a lot more in common than not upaloopa Apr 2014 #43

And there are those who disagree with you. SQUEE Apr 2014 #11

What I say what you say is opinion. upaloopa Apr 2014 #17

"I think guns have no place in a progressive discussion board. " DonP Apr 2014 #16

It is a sad statement... sarisataka Apr 2014 #24

False-consensus effect is endemic within the ranks of the firearms averse friendly_iconoclast Apr 2014 #37

This message was self-deleted by its author friendly_iconoclast Apr 2014 #36

Then go start your own Progressive Discussion Board.. MicaelS Apr 2014 #25

Important info for the "why does anyone need a semi-automatic" pistol crowd. geckosfeet Apr 2014 #53

Forgot the link N/T DonP Apr 2014 #2

Corrected, thanks! n/t Jgarrick Apr 2014 #3

Wheel guns are safe and easy to use. rrneck Apr 2014 #5

Have you checked out the Para Warthog micro 1911? Jgarrick Apr 2014 #6

I read somewhere rrneck Apr 2014 #12

The 3 inch 1911's have had problems and may still DonP Apr 2014 #29

Sound advice. nt rrneck Apr 2014 #31

Yep, you know what they say, pull the trigger 19 times, it goes bang 11. Bazinga Apr 2014 #41

That would be like putting a brick in your pocket. ManiacJoe Apr 2014 #47

Maximum width of a Warthog: 1.30". S&W Model 642: 1.36". Jgarrick Apr 2014 #51

A little arthritis in my non-shooting hand put me onto snubbies DonP Apr 2014 #9

Believe it or not back in the day rrneck Apr 2014 #14

I picked up a used L frame with a 6 inch barrel, a 686-4 in .357 DonP Apr 2014 #22

That picture bugs the hell out of me Riftaxe Apr 2014 #30

The gun was not loaded for the picture. ManiacJoe Apr 2014 #48

I happen to own an S&W 442 exactly like that one BigAlanMac Apr 2014 #58

I never had any thoughts about whether it is or not Riftaxe Apr 2014 #63

The J-Frame S&W in the picture is one of the most popular handguns for concealed carry ... spin Apr 2014 #44

If I decide to carry, gejohnston Apr 2014 #46

My wife carry the 642 version of this with Crimson Trace grips. ileus Apr 2014 #54

I bought two of these, Yavapai Apr 2014 #57

Never have shot a J Frame. I'd like to eventually get a Ruger LCR in 38spl. Skeeter Barnes Apr 2014 #55

The Smith and Wesson Model 60 is an excellent self defense gun SkatmanRoth Apr 2014 #60

I used to have a little toy snub nose pistol when I was about 5 or 6. Marshall III Apr 2014 #61

at 9 I learned to pipe down when serious talk was going on, SQUEE Apr 2014 #65

<editted by the author for civilities sake> Marshall III Apr 2014 #66

however, gejohnston Apr 2014 #67

I absolutely agree. A firearm is a tool with very real applications. Marshall III Apr 2014 #68

You mean this one? oneshooter Apr 2014 #69

No thanks. Marshall III Apr 2014 #71

I'm sure you are gonna make a sterling impression in all you do SQUEE Apr 2014 #72

Thanks for your concern. Marshall III Apr 2014 #73

No,I have not tendered ANY opinion on that one way or another. SQUEE Apr 2014 #74

I used to have to rely on others to protect me when I was 5 or 6. Jgarrick Apr 2014 #70

I'm happy with mine. pablo_marmol Apr 2014 #62

Yep, I carry one of those .... oldhippie Apr 2014 #64