Do you own guns? Or are you against owning guns?
How many of you are gun owners?
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I could argue either side of the whole gun debate. Personally, I do not and would not own a gun, but I'd consider getting a license to shoot one, just to know how.
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I don't care either way pretty much but I do have a pellet gun.
07/07/2011
I'm pro gun as long as the owner is responsible enough.
07/07/2011
I don't care either way. I do think that if someone owns a gun they should be careful, responsible, and know how to use it properly. I've seen too many people get hurt or worse not because of the gun but because of the ignorant person holding it.
07/07/2011
Oh, and my reasons for not owning a gun myself:
-I highly doubt I'd have the guts to use one if I did indeed need to protect myself
-if I did use it, I think it'd be a little messier dealing with the police than it would be if I just ran and hid or something without the bullets involved
-going through the process of buying a gun, buying bullets, and doing all the paperwork to make it legal is too much of a hassle for me
-I don't think I'd store a gun very well...
-I highly doubt I'd have the guts to use one if I did indeed need to protect myself
-if I did use it, I think it'd be a little messier dealing with the police than it would be if I just ran and hid or something without the bullets involved
-going through the process of buying a gun, buying bullets, and doing all the paperwork to make it legal is too much of a hassle for me
-I don't think I'd store a gun very well...
07/07/2011
I don't own any guns and while I think people should be allowed to own one, I just can't imagine why anyone would possibly want one. I won't ever allow a gun in my home, but I wouldn't want to infringe on the rights of others just because I have a different opinion.
07/07/2011
I'm pro for guns and an owner as well. As long as an owner is educated, responsible, and mature, then there shouldn't be a reason not to.
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i feel its ur right to own one
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married with children
Do you own guns? Or are you against owning guns?
07/07/2011
Everyone has the right to Hang Bear arms on their wall.
07/07/2011
I don't own one and wouldn't want to. But, the right is in the Constitution. Maybe making it a little more difficult to get one would be a good idea though. In some states it's way too easy.
07/07/2011
I have one, and I would like more. I'm pro guns, just wish it was harder (and impossible!) for criminals to get their hands on them
07/07/2011
protection is very important
07/07/2011
my papa grew up having to protect his farm and while i dont have a farm i love the guns he left to me. i believe one day the world is going to crash and all we will have left for protection is guns.
07/07/2011
i like them but i dont have any. im too much of a pussy to have one
07/07/2011
I don't have one but I plan to. In the state I live in, it's a long process.
07/07/2011
I own one shot gun, one rifle, one pistol and two pellet guns. All the family shoots on a regular basis. Aside from the shot gun (Turkey and home protection) the guns are used for sport.
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Yes to owning. However, we are in favor of limits on them (no automatic weapons, no military style weapons, etc).
Originally posted by
married with children
Do you own guns? Or are you against owning guns?
07/07/2011
only to go to the shooting range, renting every time got a bit pricey :/
07/07/2011
My wife and I don't own any yet, but are interested in ownership in the future. I have never shot one before, but my wife was taught at an early age how to shoot. We want to start with a shot gun for home protection.
07/07/2011
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just wondering how it is too easy to get a gun in some states
Originally posted by
indiglo
I don't own one and wouldn't want to. But, the right is in the Constitution. Maybe making it a little more difficult to get one would be a good idea though. In some states it's way too easy.
07/07/2011
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you want a hand gun for home protection. Shot guns are too big and heavy to deal with in the dark. I would suggest a glock in 9mm, maybe with a laser in the guide rod.
Originally posted by
leatherlover
My wife and I don't own any yet, but are interested in ownership in the future. I have never shot one before, but my wife was taught at an early age how to shoot. We want to start with a shot gun for home protection.
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what would be your reason for limits on the style of gun?
Originally posted by
newfoundlust
Yes to owning. However, we are in favor of limits on them (no automatic weapons, no military style weapons, etc).
07/07/2011
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Maybe, but when I cock my pump shot gun most thieves will go running. There is no mistaking the sound and I don't really need to aim.
Originally posted by
married with children
you want a hand gun for home protection. Shot guns are too big and heavy to deal with in the dark. I would suggest a glock in 9mm, maybe with a laser in the guide rod.
07/07/2011
I have never and will never own a gun!
Nor will I ever live in a country where everyone walks around with them. I value my life too much!
It was always a dream of mine to visit the US, but have to say, the thought of walking around gun happy people concerns me greatly.
Nor will I ever live in a country where everyone walks around with them. I value my life too much!
It was always a dream of mine to visit the US, but have to say, the thought of walking around gun happy people concerns me greatly.
07/07/2011
no guns here
07/07/2011
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Exactly the reason I want the shot gun first.
Originally posted by
ToyTimeTim
Maybe, but when I cock my pump shot gun most thieves will go running. There is no mistaking the sound and I don't really need to aim.
07/07/2011
I'm for gun rights and I do own guns. I love going to the shooting range, it relieves stress for me. And they are good for self-defense. You don't need to shoot to get your point across.
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I think most of the people who come by guns "easy" aren't obtaining them through legal channels, in which case all the regulation in the world isn't going to stop them. It just severely hampers those of us who do want to abide by the laws.
Originally posted by
indiglo
I don't own one and wouldn't want to. But, the right is in the Constitution. Maybe making it a little more difficult to get one would be a good idea though. In some states it's way too easy.
@ Shellz31:
I promise you, not all American gun owners are wild, trigger-happy hillbillies who distill moonshine.
07/07/2011
I own a wide variety of guns. Some are historical artifacts from the Civil War or World War II, some are for hunting, and some are for investments. Unlike a car or a house, a gun very rarely loses any value and usually gains value if kept in good condition.
Most gun laws do not inhibit felons from aquiring guns since felons are prohibited from buying or owning guns anyway. Although a 3 day waiting period is fine, a gun safety course as part of FOID registration should screen for mental illness. This would keep a lot of guns away from the mentally unstable who would not use them lawfully. Anything beyond that is unnecessary and political posturing.
Most gun laws do not inhibit felons from aquiring guns since felons are prohibited from buying or owning guns anyway. Although a 3 day waiting period is fine, a gun safety course as part of FOID registration should screen for mental illness. This would keep a lot of guns away from the mentally unstable who would not use them lawfully. Anything beyond that is unnecessary and political posturing.
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