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In reply to the discussion: I went to buy a gun yesterday. [View all]Devil Child
(2,728 posts)65. Very grounded and sensible post, thanks for writing this up sarisataka
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With a shotgun or something, you'd be cleaning blood and guts off the walls and such...
albacore
Jun 2020
#133
Nope, I can't quote muzzle velocities or the effects of bullet spin on terminal ballistics
sarisataka
Jun 2020
#28
I think only a handful of areas in a few states in the midwest still mandate shotguns for deer.
Dial H For Hero
Jun 2020
#102
In fairness, in the movie "Death Becomes Her" this happens to Goldie Hawn's character after
Dial H For Hero
Jun 2020
#38
not really into guns at all (and they are basically illegal to own and keep in your house here in
Celerity
Jun 2020
#52
No, it was because the Minie ball bullet was a large diameter and slow moving.
NutmegYankee
Jun 2020
#144
I'm going with good locks, a reliable security system and an always-charged cellphone
StarfishSaver
Jun 2020
#18
Yeeeeah, if hate guns u probably shouldnt get one, u have to practice a lot with a handgun to learn
Baclava
Jun 2020
#19
+1 - "I choose not to live in fear." I was going to recommend a class in meditation.
c-rational
Jun 2020
#71
Are you asserting that every person who chooses to own a firearm does so out of fear?
Dial H For Hero
Jun 2020
#95
It's not that hard to properly secure a weapon. Also I was responding to it being out of fear.
EX500rider
Jun 2020
#110
Someone kicking in my front door is not near my bedroom, I will have time, thxs. nt
EX500rider
Jun 2020
#118
Didn't say I did, but someone getting from my front toor to my bedroom in the dark will be all...
EX500rider
Jun 2020
#129
I never heard of a suicide from a smoke alarm or fire extinguisher or a kid killing themself......
Patterson
Jun 2020
#112
Again, that has zero to do with whether all gun owners have a gun out of fear. nt
EX500rider
Jun 2020
#113
At my previous job the head of security was an ex NYC police. He said he defused more problems
mitch96
Jun 2020
#59
I love it when all the gun nuts come out on the DU..... where's the popcorn.........
mitch96
Jun 2020
#47
Yes plenty of 1st timers are buying guns - been since early March. If your revolted...
jmg257
Jun 2020
#57
Good for you, you are wise to take steps to protect yourself as no one else will
Devil Child
Jun 2020
#60
People that have not used guns should not buy guns. What do you think a gun will do? A mob is
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#75
That reminds me of an argument I've had on more than one occasion wherein someone asserts
Dial H For Hero
Jun 2020
#104
See my comment - #71. I would suggest trying a class in meditation or philosophy. Learn to
c-rational
Jun 2020
#78