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Are You Thinking Of Buying A Gun Due To Current Events?

Already a gunowner
9 (9.9%)
Will take a training course, but not yet ready to buy a gun
0 (0%)
Will take a training course and buy a gun due to current events
15 (16.5%)
Not now, but might buy a gun if things get worse closer to home
22 (24.2%)
Will never own a gun
16 (17.6%)
Already a gunowner and will buy more guns due to current events
6 (6.6%)
I am thinking about it, but haven't yet committed.
23 (25.3%)

Total Members Voted: 91

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Are You Thinking Of Buying A Gun Due To Current Events?
« on: October 29, 2023, 04:35:17 PM »
Vote and explain!
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Re: Are You Thinking Of Buying A Gun Due To Current Events?
« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2023, 04:36:50 PM »
Where's the option:

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Re: Are You Thinking Of Buying A Gun Due To Current Events?
« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2023, 04:39:10 PM »
Where is the option for: Yes and pray there isn't a tragic accident.

Voted already a gun owner. More guns don't make you more safe.
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Re: Are You Thinking Of Buying A Gun Due To Current Events?
« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2023, 04:43:57 PM »
Where's the option:

One isn't enough. Looking to bolster the current arsenal 😈
What do you do with more than one?
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Re: Are You Thinking Of Buying A Gun Due To Current Events?
« Reply #4 on: October 29, 2023, 04:45:58 PM »
What do you do with more than one?
Target practice, hunting, personal home defense, CC to name a few.
For hunting alone, you need several unless you buy into the AR-15 BS.
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Re: Are You Thinking Of Buying A Gun Due To Current Events?
« Reply #5 on: October 29, 2023, 04:46:59 PM »
What do you do with more than one?
You go full Yosemite Sam

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Re: Are You Thinking Of Buying A Gun Due To Current Events?
« Reply #6 on: October 29, 2023, 04:53:33 PM »
Where's the option:

One isn't enough. Looking to bolster the current arsenal 😈
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I bought a higher powered rifle because of current events.

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Re: Are You Thinking Of Buying A Gun Due To Current Events?
« Reply #7 on: October 29, 2023, 04:55:57 PM »
Added voting option.
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Re: Are You Thinking Of Buying A Gun Due To Current Events?
« Reply #8 on: October 29, 2023, 04:59:52 PM »
What do you do with more than one?
The same way 2 masks are better than one   ;D

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Re: Are You Thinking Of Buying A Gun Due To Current Events?
« Reply #10 on: October 29, 2023, 05:01:39 PM »
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Re: Are You Thinking Of Buying A Gun Due To Current Events?
« Reply #11 on: October 29, 2023, 05:02:47 PM »
In all seriousness how many here own an UZI?
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Re: Are You Thinking Of Buying A Gun Due To Current Events?
« Reply #12 on: October 29, 2023, 05:36:49 PM »
I can’t have the responsibility of properly storing a firearm in my home. It’s too dangerous with my children around. Too many stories. Perhaps if things were worse closer to home I’d consider it temporarily, but the process of getting one is long.

Gonna stick with my pepper spray :). Also been wondering about the effectiveness of a taser. These are useless against a mob of people though.

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Re: Are You Thinking Of Buying A Gun Due To Current Events?
« Reply #13 on: October 29, 2023, 05:38:49 PM »
I can’t have the responsibility of properly storing a firearm in my home. It’s too dangerous with my children around. Too many stories. Perhaps if things were worse closer to home I’d consider it temporarily, but the process of getting one is long.
Where is the option for: Yes and pray there isn't a tragic accident.
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Re: Are You Thinking Of Buying A Gun Due To Current Events?
« Reply #14 on: October 29, 2023, 05:43:55 PM »
These are useless against a mob of people though.
Not convinced a firearm is a solution for a mob either.

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Re: Are You Thinking Of Buying A Gun Due To Current Events?
« Reply #15 on: October 29, 2023, 05:53:03 PM »
Not convinced a firearm is a solution for a mob either.
Might get lucky and scare them off, but probably ends badly.
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Re: Are You Thinking Of Buying A Gun Due To Current Events?
« Reply #16 on: October 29, 2023, 05:56:13 PM »
Might get lucky and scare them off, but probably ends badly.
You might not have any other choice. If that is not the case, then using a gun to try and scare someone is a very bad idea.
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Re: Are You Thinking Of Buying A Gun Due To Current Events?
« Reply #17 on: October 29, 2023, 05:58:28 PM »
Many states have rules in place that necessitate the need for multiple hours of class time, range time, and time between purchase of a gun until you can actually have it in hand.

If you're at all considering getting one in the future, I suggest you start the process. Start taking the classes. You don't have to actually buy one right away, but at least you won't be waiting several months when it gets to the point where you want one immediately.

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Re: Are You Thinking Of Buying A Gun Due To Current Events?
« Reply #18 on: October 29, 2023, 06:00:28 PM »
Many states have rules in place that necessitate the need for multiple hours of class time, range time, and time between purchase of a gun until you can actually have it in hand.
This should be mandatory in all states.
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Re: Are You Thinking Of Buying A Gun Due To Current Events?
« Reply #19 on: October 29, 2023, 06:06:01 PM »
I would like to get a gun due to the situation. My wife is not happy with the decision.