rushmc 18 #26 December 27, 2016 normissI'm a strong believer in proper background checks and training. It's a very important part of owning weapons. I am glad you got the opportunity to express your opinion."America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 641 #27 December 27, 2016 It's actually not 'just' an opinion, I actually have put some work into this over the years. I've even bought 2 safes for friends that couldn't afford them. I believe in RESPONSIBLE gun ownership and wish more people did as well. I'm saddened and disappointed when I see gun posts from friends on FB, at the range, table full of all sorts of weapons, and coolers of beer. I'm also at a loss as to why death seems so meaningless to so many. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 18 #28 December 27, 2016 normissIt's actually not 'just' an opinion, I actually have put some work into this over the years. I've even bought 2 safes for friends that couldn't afford them. I believe in RESPONSIBLE gun ownership and wish more people did as well. I'm saddened and disappointed when I see gun posts from friends on FB, at the range, table full of all sorts of weapons, and coolers of beer. I'm also at a loss as to why death seems so meaningless to so many. You last statement and the first paragraph have no relationship to each other. Just a pass at alarmism. As for "responsible" gun ownership? You and I are not that far apart looking at what you post here. To appoint. I guess I will not try and push my beliefs down your throat. But I do not agree with more gun laws. Too many already. And at the rate Obama is releasing gun using criminals from prisons with a stroke of his pen, he must not either...."America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 641 #29 December 27, 2016 Who's getting 'appointed"??? Who said anything about more gun laws? I'd challenge you on the pardons, try showing us they are "gun using criminals". That's the first I've heard that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 18 #30 December 27, 2016 http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/aug/9/obamas-forgiveness-of-gun-crimes-amid-push-for-con/"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 18 #31 December 27, 2016 Another story on it, http://bearingarms.com/jenn-j/2016/12/20/obama-grants-153-commutations-78-pardons-to-convicted-felons/"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 641 #32 December 27, 2016 Looks like Reid has served a rightful sentence to me, he didn't use a weapon in the commission of a crime, just had on in the house that was searched, isn't that typically a 10year stint? Also remember, EACH bullet is a separate charge too. Interesting his charges are Federal as well, maybe he crossed a state line with drugs? Probation was left intact, also required drug treatment. While I in no way support violent felons getting guns, I don't see this guy was violent from what I can find in the interwebs, but I do support the notion that once you've paid for your crimes, you should be released. Man/min is a very wrong approach to criminal justice, and a lot of States are starting to understand that. The downside of all this, with THAT conviction, his only option for income could very well be his previous one. This one does look pretty bad for release, maybe it was a statement on the lengthy conviction. Is the guy black? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,467 #33 December 27, 2016 >What is the difference between "gun control" and "sufficient common sense gun safety laws?" One is a subset of the other. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 18 #34 December 28, 2016 billvon>What is the difference between "gun control" and "sufficient common sense gun safety laws?" One is a subset of the other. And what I see as the definition, as dfined by the left, is useless."America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,274 #35 December 28, 2016 What you see as the definition as defined by the left is, by definition, defined by you. And since you're always going to assume the worst about them then yeah, it's useless.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brenthutch 388 #36 December 30, 2016 Let us stop sniping at each other (no pun intended) and celebrate the drop in firearm prices and the ubiquitous availability of ammo. I think we can all agree that is a good thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BartsDaddy 4 #37 December 30, 2016 brenthutch Let us stop sniping at each other (no pun intended) and celebrate the drop in firearm prices and the ubiquitous availability of ammo. I think we can all agree that is a good thing. You must not live in California. Handguns are only used to fight your way to a good rifle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,150 #38 January 3, 2017 brenthutchLet us stop sniping at each other (no pun intended) and celebrate the drop in firearm prices and the ubiquitous availability of ammo. I think we can all agree that is a good thing. Not for the NRA and the gun/ammo industry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brenthutch 388 #39 January 3, 2017 SkyDekker***Let us stop sniping at each other (no pun intended) and celebrate the drop in firearm prices and the ubiquitous availability of ammo. I think we can all agree that is a good thing. Not for the NRA and the gun/ammo industry. But great for the gun owner/citizen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,150 #40 January 3, 2017 brenthutch******Let us stop sniping at each other (no pun intended) and celebrate the drop in firearm prices and the ubiquitous availability of ammo. I think we can all agree that is a good thing. Not for the NRA and the gun/ammo industry. But great for the gun owner/citizen. You said we can all agree. Just pointing out that clearly we cannot all agree on this subject. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,467 #41 January 3, 2017 >Not for the NRA and the gun/ammo industry. Give them a few months. They'll find another way to sow fear in new customers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 1,952 #42 January 4, 2017 billvon>Not for the NRA and the gun/ammo industry. Give them a few months. They'll find another way to sow fear in new customers. They don't need to. Liberals and especially LGTB people are now arming up preparing for the up coming street battles over where to pee.Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites