Gun Control & RKBA

ileus

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94. There's always the "for my personal safety" that's a pretty good reason

Thu Jul 26, 2012, 09:59 PM

Jul 2012

for anyone....if you care about your person and loved ones that's all that's necessary for getting a self defense firearm.

If you like to target shoot that's reason enough.
If you like to hunt that's reason enough.
If you want to collect firearms that's reason enough.
If you want to invest and sell them at a higher price that's reason enough (but you'd better be careful most will only fetch 80% of their value)

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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