The Gun Thread

[Ursuline Chick]

Maybe someone here will get my lame@$$ pun.

Sung to the tune of an annoying song that hits the airwaves this time of year:

"And a patridge on a Baer GC."

I got it right away, and thought it was sadly, really funny.

 

[Sally PB]

If you don't mind, why did he not want you carrying?

Long ago, he was slightly anti-gun, handguns, anyway. So when I got into shooting, he was a bit perturbed that I bought my first gun (.22 S&W revolver) without consulting him.

I also took several classes in armed and unarmed self defense. He was less than enthusiastic about it; I'm not sure why. He did not like the instructor (Massad Ayoob), but that didn't stop me.

The changes in the world, and random violence happening everywhere, has changed his mind, I think.

At one time we did have this (very common) exchange:

Why do you want to carry a gun? Do you think you're going to be attacked?

NO! If I thought I was going to be attacked, I wouldn't go, I'd stay home! But I always wear my seat belt, and that has probably saved my life on more than one occasion. Did I think I was going to get in an accident? No.

He couldn't disagree, as he ALWAYS wears his seatbelt.

 

[Sally PB]

I got it right away, and thought it was sadly, really funny.

Thank you!

 

[sdm111]

Long ago, he was slightly anti-gun, handguns, anyway. So when I got into shooting, he was a bit perturbed that I bought my first gun (.22 S&W revolver) without consulting him.

I also took several classes in armed and unarmed self defense. He was less than enthusiastic about it; I'm not sure why. He did not like the instructor (Massad Ayoob), but that didn't stop me.

The changes in the world, and random violence happening everywhere, has changed his mind, I think.

At one time we did have this (very common) exchange:

Why do you want to carry a gun? Do you think you're going to be attacked?

NO! If I thought I was going to be attacked, I wouldn't go, I'd stay home! But I always wear my seat belt, and that has probably saved my life on more than one occasion. Did I think I was going to get in an accident? No.

He couldn't disagree, as he ALWAYS wears his seatbelt.

Cool thanks. I'm just curious on other people's opinions and views whichever side of the debate they're on.

 

[tripletfeb]

Long ago, he was slightly anti-gun, handguns, anyway. So when I got into shooting, he was a bit perturbed that I bought my first gun (.22 S&W revolver) without consulting him.

I also took several classes in armed and unarmed self defense. He was less than enthusiastic about it; I'm not sure why. He did not like the instructor (Massad Ayoob), but that didn't stop me.

The changes in the world, and random violence happening everywhere, has changed his mind, I think.

At one time we did have this (very common) exchange:

Why do you want to carry a gun? Do you think you're going to be attacked?

NO! If I thought I was going to be attacked, I wouldn't go, I'd stay home! But I always wear my seat belt, and that has probably saved my life on more than one occasion. Did I think I was going to get in an accident? No.

He couldn't disagree, as he ALWAYS wears his seatbelt.

I like the way you put that. My one sister is very against guns. Won't even touch one And when she asks me if I think I'm gonna be attacked when I go out, now I can say something to her instead of my usual, "shut the f#@& up

 

[Sally PB]

Here's another useful line:

"Aren't guns really just phallic symbols?"

"If they were, then no man would ever admit to carrying one with a 2" barrel."

 

[Hayden Goseek]

I also took several classes in armed and unarmed self defense. He was less than enthusiastic about it; I'm not sure why. He did not like the instructor (Massad Ayoob), but that didn't stop me.

You trained under Massad Ayoob! I am SO jealous.
I have been reading his stuff for decades.
His video series is sponsored by Wilson Combat, highly recomended.

 

[Hayden Goseek]

 

[Sally PB]

If you can take any of his classes, I HIGHLY recommend them! MAG 40 would be the "one" I'd suggest, if you can only take one. It's about 60/40 lecture/shooting. It covers a LOT of legal ground, stuff that is critical to know if you're ever involved in a self defense shooting. He knows this topic forward, backward, side-to-side, unside down.

Yes, it's $1000. Yes, you have to bring your own ammo. And get a place to stay and provide your own meals.

And, yes, it is totally worth it.

He is probably the best lecturer I've ever listened to. He knows you're taking notes, and gives you time to write or type them. He also has an excellent speaking voice. (That kind of thing matters to me; I had some college profs who had horrid voices.)

Did my shooting improve? I was the "most improved shooter" in my class, so yeah.

He's also 75, so don't wait too long.

 

[Hayden Goseek]

I apologize for all the memes. I always wanted to be a political cartoonist (but I can't draw.)