Gun Control & RKBA

beergood

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38. "doesn't mean those NRA members won't make the decision to just start shooting."

Mon Aug 22, 2016, 01:29 AM

Aug 2016

we NRA members go shooting all the time, in fact that's the whole purpose of the NRA is to train with your firearm in a safe and respectful manner. Dismayed by the lack of marksmanship shown by their troops, Union veterans Col. William C. Church and Gen. George Wingate formed the National Rifle Association in 1871. The primary goal of the association would be to "promote and encourage rifle shooting on a scientific basis," according to a magazine editorial written by Church.

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Must have been thousands of firearms deaths at that business Duckhunter935 Aug 2016 #1

oh knock it off... chillfactor Aug 2016 #2

But you already engaged him. JonathanRackham Aug 2016 #3

Then you have not read my posts or are outright lying Duckhunter935 Aug 2016 #4

And you are such a polite poster too Duckhunter935 Aug 2016 #5

Sorry, I missed it when Skinner appointed you judge of what is and isn't a disgrace on DU DonP Aug 2016 #6

I am quite sure that poster will not respond Duckhunter935 Aug 2016 #7

You know whats disgraceful.. virginia mountainman Aug 2016 #12

Interesting how they disappear when challenged Duckhunter935 Aug 2016 #16

I find it endlessly entertaining... beevul Aug 2016 #15

It is indeed Duckhunter935 Aug 2016 #17

Or is he one of the few true DU progressives when it comes to basic human rights? ileus Aug 2016 #22

Good. It would suck to be caught in the crossfire from a decision... scscholar Aug 2016 #8

Quick and simple question for you Duckhunter935 Aug 2016 #9

Just because they haven't made the decision to just start shooting... scscholar Aug 2016 #10

How do you know they are all NRA members? Duckhunter935 Aug 2016 #11

Pure stupidity, they think everyone with a gun is an NRA member DonP Aug 2016 #14

If everyone with a gun were an nra member... beevul Aug 2016 #19

"doesn't mean those NRA members won't make the decision to just start shooting." beergood Aug 2016 #38

Past performance is no guarantee of future results... VMA131Marine Aug 2016 #26

Of course not Duckhunter935 Aug 2016 #27

No, I don't! VMA131Marine Aug 2016 #28

Interesting Duckhunter935 Aug 2016 #29

Really? DonP Aug 2016 #33

Or next time that poster needs some work done Duckhunter935 Aug 2016 #34

I swear, some people are incapable of thinking 3 minutes into the future before they post DonP Aug 2016 #36

Indeed, it kind of floored me Duckhunter935 Aug 2016 #37

Don't flatter yourself... VMA131Marine Aug 2016 #44

Good one, lol Duckhunter935 Aug 2016 #45

Yeah sure, that's the reason you run away DonP Aug 2016 #46

I'll point out that I've been a member on DU almost as long as you have ... VMA131Marine Aug 2016 #47

I am much more worried Duckhunter935 Aug 2016 #48

Try again. DonP Aug 2016 #49

Cute talking point. beevul Aug 2016 #50

Semper Fi, Mac. Lots of people know how to handle plenty of weapons safely. jmg257 Aug 2016 #51

I assume you were never promoted beyond E1? Marengo Aug 2016 #52

E-5 actually VMA131Marine Aug 2016 #54

How is this possible? Considering past performance is no predictor of future results... Marengo Aug 2016 #55

Seriously, is this your version of enlightened discussion VMA131Marine Aug 2016 #56

"Every gun owner is law abiding right up until the moment they aren't" is an example... Marengo Aug 2016 #57

Might want to avoid DU if you can't stomach a challenge. Marengo Aug 2016 #59

Why were you promoted to E-5? Marengo Aug 2016 #60

Wouldn't that be true for any possessor of an object which can be used as a weapon? Marengo Aug 2016 #53

I take it you make a habit of purchasing the worst rated products on Amazon? beevul Aug 2016 #35

Are you a current, or former Marine? Marengo Aug 2016 #42

Concealed carry is still permitted. Nuclear Unicorn Aug 2016 #13

Darn those pesky facts Duckhunter935 Aug 2016 #18

New topic ... Straw Man Aug 2016 #20

What's a Scotsman wear under a kilt? JonathanRackham Aug 2016 #21

One answer: discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2016 #32

Lipstick if he is lucky :) Runningdawg Aug 2016 #58

Shoulder holster. n/t oneshooter Aug 2016 #25

Two magazines in any case. Eleanors38 Aug 2016 #30

So carrying concealed instead of OC means what??? ileus Aug 2016 #23

The rule is for OC, not CC. Eleanors38 Aug 2016 #31

Answer = OWB with an untucked shirt. ileus Aug 2016 #24

if there wearing a kilt beergood Aug 2016 #39

as long as they retain the ability to save lives, method or carry doesn't matter. ileus Aug 2016 #41

agreed beergood Aug 2016 #61

are they allowed to beergood Aug 2016 #40

I'd rather sport a claymore, more effective at close quarters and has a certain intimidation factor. Marengo Aug 2016 #43

its only beergood Aug 2016 #62