Guns thread

[Galapogos]

I get that it's an American thing and honestly don't have much desire to talk about the politics of the situation. In rural/conservative areas owning a gun or guns is absolutely the norm. In many urban and especially liberal areas (think New York City, California) the laws and culture are much different.

Where I live it seems to be somewhat split. Lots of friends/family are gun owners and lots are against it.

While I do have a non-American mentality on gun rights/laws, I didn't want to make a personal view statement in a thread meant for people that enjoy guns to enjoy their guns. I was merely making a reference to what I thought was a hilarious line from the Simpsons.

[Lukie]

While I do have a non-American mentality on gun rights/laws, I didn't want to make a personal view statement in a thread meant for people that enjoy guns to enjoy their guns. I was merely making a reference to what I thought was a hilarious line from the Simpsons.

ahh, I remember that line now. I guess my point was that I can understand/appreciate the point of view of people who think having guns is weird and unnecessary. not saying I agree or don't agree, just that there is a certain proximity bias there.

[DropTheBanana]

I guess my point was that I can understand/appreciate the point of view of people who think having guns is weird and unnecessary. not saying I agree or don't agree, just that there is a certain proximity bias there.

I can say the main reason I own guns is for recreation. The same reason I own golf clubs, fishing gear, and have a basketball hoop in my backyard. It's a fun way to relax and/or relieve stress. Same way with people who lift regularly. They have the training and ability to beat seven shades of shit out of a lot of people they come across, but most are mentally stable enough to keep it at a level of hobby, stress relief, and physical fitness and not run around using it as a threat.

I think in most cases people who own guns for the sole intent of self defense are overly paranoid and the ones who use the excuse "Cause I can, 'Murica Goddammit" are fucking moronic.