Rant-- Accountability -- edited for meaning

[Boyd]

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Would that be the Mighty Nugget?

 

[debilorrah]

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I already changed the subject. Sore here too.

Sore here too, but I do think this is an interesting discussion. DH was not too thrilled that I came with a gun attached. But he has gotten used to it, and he is more comfortable than I with the shotgun. I will probably NOT defend against someone just stealing- it's just a thing. But the taking of life? Uhm, don't mess with me then!

Back on topic- I keep guns where children and irresponsible adults cannot find or grab them. Takes a bit of creativity, but I would rather no one find it then a kid with no training!

I believe if I feel threatened from someone coming in my home and refusing to leave, that is just cause. Unfortunately this state doesn't see it that way. Here, one has to be under attack and then live the the detectives questions from hell for a long time. I seriously wish CA was different. Because I LOVE where I live, but hate the laws.

 

[WriterofWords]

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Would that be the Mighty Nugget?

Yep, considering what he did to someone on the porch that night he'd be a heck of a weapon! Now I guess I'll have to train his boys to be as defensive! Heck, as much as the Tanker weighs I could throw him at someone and kill 'em!

 

[Boyd]

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Would that be the Mighty Nugget?

Yep, considering what he did to someone on the porch that night he'd be a heck of a weapon! Now I guess I'll have to train his boys to be as defensive! Heck, as much as the Tanker weighs I could throw him at someone and kill 'em!

Bless his heart!!! I remember that story well!!! You better watch out though, attack roosters may be blamed for hurting anyone who would steal your prize hens!!!! Just sayin

 

[saddina]

We turned in the rifle when we got pregnant, we also stopped smoking and drinking. I don't necessarly think guns are evil, and several of my friends live in places where they're a much needed tool. However I have 2 bright but impulsive kids, and they'd be the ones to want to explore the locked cabinet if they ever located a key. For now, living in the city, it's not needed. Now to be fair, I am often armed, just not with a firearm.

debi, if you'd like I can teach you how to juggle.

 

[debilorrah]

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I would LOVE that!!! We really need to meet soon. Being this close to each other there is no excuse.

 

[Boyd]

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haha read your title missy

If had had skills like that... no possum would be safe near my chooks!

Ok, so lets talk about anything dangerous with kids.... guns, knives, drugs, smoking, premarital relations etc......

I think education (when age appropriate) is key in preventing kids from obsessing.

Just like fire, I have had kids here who were fascinated with fire. So I take them out to the firepit out back or the burn barrel. I make them start the fire (safely) and tend to it. I talk about what they are burning, why it is there (because my paper products are generally burned and the ash returned to the garden) or what to look out for... like burning pine... sometimes it pops... etc... and guess what? The firebugs get it out of their system in a big hurry because now they know about it.

It becomes a tool. Like the butter knife in the drawer... how many folks ever think about butter knives? Just about any time you want a sandwich.. but other than that, do you obsess on a butter knife?

 

[debilorrah]

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haha read your title missy

If had had skills like that... no possum would be safe near my chooks!

Ok, so lets talk about anything dangerous with kids.... guns, knives, drugs, smoking, premarital relations etc......

I think education (when age appropriate) is key in preventing kids from obsessing.

Just like fire, I have had kids here who were fascinated with fire. So I take them out to the firepit out back or the burn barrel. I make them start the fire (safely) and tend to it. I talk about what they are burning, why it is there (because my paper products are generally burned and the ash returned to the garden) or what to look out for... like burning pine... sometimes it pops... etc... and guess what? The firebugs get it out of their system in a big hurry because now they know about it.

It becomes a tool. Like the butter knife in the drawer... how many folks ever think about butter knives? Just about any time you want a sandwich.. but other than that, do you obsess on a butter knife?

We could get crazy with the number of things that are a danger to children. I was one that was caught on top of the fridge at 2 eating Flintstone vitamins like candy. I am alive and well.

 

[rebelcowboysnb]

I got my permit to carry years ago becouse I had ben in several situations where I needed a gun an didn't have one. After getting it I have been in situations that I needed a gun an it was there. Just like a seatbelt. I wear it not becouse I want to need it but becouse I may need it. My seatbeld would do me no good ether disasimbeled an locked in the trunk.

 

[rebelcowboysnb]

Them Flintstones is some good eatin!