Gun Control & RKBA

sarisataka

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12. If you wish to buy a gun

Thu Jul 26, 2012, 04:47 PM

Jul 2012

And then dispose of it to make a point, go ahead it is your right.
As you state, you have a clean record so you do have a right to own a gun. You also have the right to not own a gun if you choose.

Now if you told us you were going to buy a gun to kill your husband, I would have to take issue with that.

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If I want a gun and carry just because I CAN, that is good enough for you? [View all] HockeyMom Jul 2012 OP

"working in education" Hassin Bin Sober Jul 2012 #1

Jeez, I hope not! n/t HALO141 Jul 2012 #22

Makes me happy that -- never mind. It's not worth it. CokeMachine Jul 2012 #101

What exactly do you do in education? Gidney N Cloyd Jul 2012 #2

Please, Ghod, not anything in communications or English departments.... PavePusher Jul 2012 #67

Are you asking permission? Animal Chin Jul 2012 #3

Not sure who you're asking, or even quite what, but can't imagine much opposition dmallind Jul 2012 #4

Whatever. MissMarple Jul 2012 #5

None of you get the point HockeyMom Jul 2012 #6

You probably just need to clarify your OP. ManiacJoe Jul 2012 #13

I get your point. AtheistCrusader Jul 2012 #18

This conversation is starting to circle. Meeting adjourned. n/t HALO141 Jul 2012 #23

good lord. go ask your mother. sheesh. Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #7

My mother is long dead HockeyMom Jul 2012 #53

my condolences. may they rest in peace. Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #66

My gun owning, CCW, husband won't get my point either HockeyMom Jul 2012 #8

Your point? HALO141 Jul 2012 #15

That ANYBODY can own a gun HockeyMom Jul 2012 #29

Umm, that's your point? DonP Jul 2012 #36

"the requisite critique" rl6214 Jul 2012 #105

I fail to see any problem at all n/t shadowrider Jul 2012 #37

Ok -- Still don't get it but -- OK. CokeMachine Jul 2012 #40

I hate golf - I can buy clubs if I wanted to dmallind Jul 2012 #97

To stick it to the PGA of course 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #108

Don't say that to her, I said that to her once, got and alert and a lock rl6214 Jul 2012 #104

If people don't get your points, it's because they are clear as mud. MicaelS Jul 2012 #25

do you ever have anything nice to say about him? gejohnston Jul 2012 #26

Not just him HockeyMom Jul 2012 #31

This post self-deleted before a jury does it for me n/t shadowrider Jul 2012 #32

the cops ask the important questions gejohnston Jul 2012 #38

Huh -- Never Mind. nt CokeMachine Jul 2012 #42

The way you belittle your husband here is astounding. MicaelS Jul 2012 #43

I used to have an EX-wife like that. Public belittlement was her specialty. n/t shadowrider Jul 2012 #46

Reminds me of that old joke MicaelS Jul 2012 #55

That's funny michreject Jul 2012 #112

Told him this less than hour ago. HockeyMom Jul 2012 #56

No one will ask you why. But you do have to answer questions n/t shadowrider Jul 2012 #58

That man must really love you... MicaelS Jul 2012 #60

Arm Chair Warriors. HockeyMom Jul 2012 #63

Wha... what? HALO141 Jul 2012 #64

I'd have thought it was a bit early for drinking, but..... PavePusher Jul 2012 #70

Goodness..... S_B_Jackson Jul 2012 #71

My views about the way you treat your husband? MicaelS Jul 2012 #73

I changed my mind .... oldhippie Jul 2012 #74

Please -- CokeMachine Jul 2012 #100

I forbid you to buy a gun! 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #110

Every one that I got rid of was to upgrade michreject Jul 2012 #113

Good, he sounds like a rational adult. PavePusher Jul 2012 #69

Is there someone arguing that you have to love guns to buy one? 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #109

if you are so dedicated to this cause perhaps you should divorce. makes as much sense as your OP. Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #54

Define "throw away the gun"... otherwise, yeah it's fine with me. OneTenthofOnePercent Jul 2012 #9

If you want to not carry a gun that's fine 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #10

Oh, but haven't you heard? Not getting her point only further proves her point. OneTenthofOnePercent Jul 2012 #11

If her own husband doesn't know what she's saying 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #14

If you wish to buy a gun sarisataka Jul 2012 #12

How does it make a mockery of gun ownership? hack89 Jul 2012 #16

But don't you get it? 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #17

Kind of like... HALO141 Jul 2012 #21

If I want to get a "green card" and smoke medicinal pot... OneTenthofOnePercent Jul 2012 #19

You are due much beer and travel money. Dr. Strange Jul 2012 #20

No shit, I thought the same thing. n/t X_Digger Jul 2012 #24

Hey, if you're providing and she don't want it, I'll give you my address..:) n/t shadowrider Jul 2012 #30

And experiences. Webster Green Jul 2012 #78

Don't throw away the gun I'll PM you my shipping address. ileus Jul 2012 #27

I'll do better, the address of my FFL Dealer! oneshooter Jul 2012 #82

I'll get you a shipping label to my FFL dealer! ileus Jul 2012 #92

You have my permission to do as you like. CokeMachine Jul 2012 #28

If you do something like that to mock gun ownership ... spin Jul 2012 #33

I don't like driving either HockeyMom Jul 2012 #35

I don't like driving either gejohnston Jul 2012 #45

No, it's not as simple as that ... spin Jul 2012 #77

Thanks HockeyMom Jul 2012 #79

he meant taking the CCW class gejohnston Jul 2012 #90

I WILL be able to own a gun and is my point HockeyMom Jul 2012 #34

What do you mean, "No questions asked?" n/t shadowrider Jul 2012 #39

Will the state ask me WHY? Do I have a reason? HockeyMom Jul 2012 #44

Yes I want to end that. The 1000 ft. restrictions should be abolished. n/t shadowrider Jul 2012 #50

you can't enter the building with it gejohnston Jul 2012 #91

yes it is. gejohnston Jul 2012 #41

I have no need, or desire, just my CONSTITUTONAL right HockeyMom Jul 2012 #49

Your words make no sense at all ..... oldhippie Jul 2012 #76

Lots of questions will be asked, but "because I can" is a valid reason. ManiacJoe Jul 2012 #47

It's your reason so it's good for me. CokeMachine Jul 2012 #48

Yes, that is a valid reason. MicaelS Jul 2012 #51

OK, I'll bite... HALO141 Jul 2012 #62

I don't want you carrying a gun unless that's really what you want to do slackmaster Jul 2012 #52

Knock yourself out. cherokeeprogressive Jul 2012 #57

If that gun is not registered to me, HockeyMom Jul 2012 #65

Simple HALO141 Jul 2012 #68

The fact you think a newly purchased handgun is NOT traceable to you is shocking. cherokeeprogressive Jul 2012 #93

I fully support your doing that. Atypical Liberal Jul 2012 #59

So long as you're not a prohibited person, and as long as you own/carry petronius Jul 2012 #61

Your money, your time. Go for it. N/T GreenStormCloud Jul 2012 #72

Throwing guns around is pretty irresponsible rrneck Jul 2012 #75

That is the purpose of registration HockeyMom Jul 2012 #80

Oh. rrneck Jul 2012 #85

What do you mean "throw away" ? OneTenthofOnePercent Jul 2012 #84

Yeah, thats what makes it irresponsible. nt rrneck Jul 2012 #86

Well, no need to jump to conclusions... OneTenthofOnePercent Jul 2012 #87

Oh, I see. rrneck Jul 2012 #88

"If I want a gun and carry just because I CAN"... -..__... Jul 2012 #81

Oh wait, now I understand! rrneck Jul 2012 #83

Don't mean to be off-topic, but help me out here MrValentine Jul 2012 #89

AR-15 is only good for finding deals on new and used parts and firearms. ileus Jul 2012 #95

Yeah, it can be pretty ridiculous sometimes. Marinedem Jul 2012 #103

Don't worry, there are *NO* groups here at DU that would ban you for mere disagreement. (lol) OneTenthofOnePercent Jul 2012 #96

LOL, no way Jose. Marinedem Jul 2012 #102

I caught that DI AR reference.... ileus Jul 2012 #111

There's always the "for my personal safety" that's a pretty good reason ileus Jul 2012 #94

There's always "Because you fucking well *felt* like doing it". friendly_iconoclast Jul 2012 #98

No that's the baser toter gunner rude bigoted NRA members reason. ileus Jul 2012 #99

I might have a problem with someone else's motives for carrying. NewMoonTherian Jul 2012 #106

I don't know if the media will report your story like you claim. ileus Jul 2012 #107