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Gun Control & RKBA

Starboard Tack

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9. They exist, but they are rarely objects of adoration like they are in the US

Reply to NYC_SKP (Reply #7)

Fri Jul 4, 2014, 02:36 PM

Jul 2014

More like tools of last resort. In the dozen or so countries I've lived in, I've never known anyone refer to guns as "personal safety devices" or objects of "family fun", nor have I ever encountered a douchebag like the bully in the OP.

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Why guns scare me. [View all] davidthegnome Jul 2014 OP

There is a good cave. It's called most of the rest of the world. Starboard Tack Jul 2014 #1

Thank you davidthegnome Jul 2014 #6

Guns are in every single other part of the world. NYC_SKP Jul 2014 #7

They exist, but they are rarely objects of adoration like they are in the US Starboard Tack Jul 2014 #9

Be that as it may, I can't condone a variant of the war on drugs to reduce violence. NYC_SKP Jul 2014 #10

I agree, a variant of the war on drugs is not the answer. Starboard Tack Jul 2014 #14

was he carrying one legally? gejohnston Jul 2014 #2

From my limited understanding... davidthegnome Jul 2014 #4

a badge heavy rent a cop gejohnston Jul 2014 #5

Sounds like you did the right thing. I support the Second... Eleanors38 Jul 2014 #3

I cannot make a judgement sarisataka Jul 2014 #8

I would have called the cops and told them I felt I was being threatened Lurks Often Jul 2014 #11

Were the police called? blueridge3210 Jul 2014 #12

From reading your post Jenoch Jul 2014 #13