got my first handgun today

[David Dunn]

The Dude: Walter, what is the point? Look, we all know who is at fault here, what the **** are you talking about?
Walter Sobchak: Huh? No, what the **** are you... I'm not... We're talking about unchecked aggression here, dude.
Donny: What the **** is he talking about?
The Dude: My rug.
Walter Sobchak: Forget it, Donny, you're out of your element!

[BigP0ppa3]

B, The Big Lebowski is one of the GREATEST movies of all time!!!

Walter Sobchak: I dabbled in pacifism...not in 'Nam of course.

BP

[Beelzebub]

mark it zero dude

[Moyer]

The gun problem certainly isn't anything any one or two of us is going to solve. If it were that easy, there wouldn't be a problem.

I'll be the first to admit, there are some idiots in this country that I really wish didn't have the right to own guns. But I don't think that my rights should be taken away because of their mistakes. Besides, even if we ban guns, there will still be some idiots that have them.

[BigP0ppa3]

Besides, even if we ban guns, there will still be some idiots that have them.

Replace "guns" with "AAS" and tell me if there's a difference?

BP

[houseman]

Replace "guns" with "AAS" and tell me if there's a difference?

BP

Replace AAS with coke, pot, heroin, etc and tell me there's a difference?

[BigP0ppa3]

Replace AAS with coke, pot, heroin, etc and tell me there's a difference?

mmmmmmmmkaaaay

BP

[Aeternitatis]

if guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns...

Damn, that's nearly poetic. Has a very nice sound to it. I think you've inspired me to write a poem.
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No, dammit, I'm not joking.

[SJA]

How do you attach a video?

[David Dunn]

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[Fireproof]

Nice! I have a Sig Pro 9mm - lightweight, durable, accurate, and CHEAP ammo for lots of practicing.

I shoot with my dad who has a Springfield XD 40 and XD 9mm - both of those are fun and nice guns too.

My next is likely a revolver of some sort for the wife. The upcoming Taurus Triad looks really interesting.

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Thanks B. I'll have to try it when I get back on Monday.

[Beelzebub]

Nice! I have a Sig Pro 9mm - lightweight, durable, accurate, and CHEAP ammo for lots of practicing.

I shoot with my dad who has a Springfield XD 40 and XD 9mm - both of those are fun and nice guns too.

My next is likely a revolver of some sort for the wife. The upcoming Taurus Triad looks really interesting.

heard bad things about taurus bro. i'd stay away for now.

[CDB]

The Desert Eagle 50 cal is a little overkill, unless you need to take out a dinosaur.

You ever fire one of those ****ers? I kicks like a dinosaur.

[CDB]

Take for example, the ban on prohormones : most people believe this is the government protecting them. SNORT. Same thing with so many things. When their rights dwindle to nothing in some years, they will still believe everything happens for their own best interest. Guns won't help them then. Independence of mind would. Not implying that owning a gun is a mark of not having independence of mind or anything. The big Bee dude is my bro too, you know. Even though this nick is new...

If you're speaking about a revolution, i'd beg to differ. Look what trouble a rag tag ass bunch of idiots with guns in Iraq are causing for the US. You think several million armed Americans would do worse?

[CDB]

I've been shot.

Twice in the left shoulder.

I still don't see the need for handguns unless you are mixed up with some very bad people which I was at the time and why I still have my gun from THOSE days.

The average person, I don't think, requires a hand gun.

This, I think, is just one of those fundamental differences between Canadians and Americans. Nothing wrong with it but I just don't understand the fascination is all.

Edit: Oh, and it's "eh". But thanks for trying to be a complete and utter ignorant tool by trying to start something between Canadians and Americans. I was simply posting to enquire why the fascination.

I was trying to add a little levity to an otherwise sort of heavy topic. Relax. I'm glad you feel safe enough that you don't think you or the average citizen needs a gun. I wouldn't argue with your assessment of your situation. I just ask for people not to make that decision for others. And my friends from Calgary (sp?) say "hey."

[CDB]

I'm a law obiding citizen but I have a beef with my neighbour. Found him ****ing around with my wife.

So I drive across state lines ot VA where I only had to produce 2 forms of ID and waiting 5 minutes for a background check to complete. I drive back over to my state, find me neighbour and shoot him.

My purchase and ownership was done in a legal manner and before this incident I was a law obiding citizen.

Seems pretty ****ed up to me to have different sets of rules to determine who is and who isn't law obiding

Nice scenario. I believe according to the US federal government that type of scenario makes up less than 2% of all crimes committed with guns. Plus no one in these discussions, the press the government and most individuals, never take the time to think how many lives were saved because of a gun, and what happens to them if restrictions are upped to take of that less than 2% of crimes that may have been stopped?

[TheViking]

What does one actually need to buy a firearm in the US? Do you need a license, if so, what does it takes to get it? I'm not an american nor have I been there, but to me it seems that everyone in america got their own gun. I saw a documentary last night where a guy just walked right into a weapon store and bought rifles, which he smuggled to the guerilla in albania (or wherever it was). In my country the regulations are strict as hell, and it's very hard to get a license if your work not requires it.

[Beelzebub]

What does one actually need to buy a firearm in the US? Do you need a license, if so, what does it takes to get it? I'm not an american nor have I been there, but to me it seems that everyone in america got their own gun. I saw a documentary last night where a guy just walked right into a weapon store and bought rifles, which he smuggled to the guerilla in albania (or wherever it was). In my country the regulations are strict as hell, and it's very hard to get a license if your work not requires it.

basically, you just need a clean record. every state is different. in VA, if you want to buy a rifle or shotgun, you don't need either, just walk in give them the cash and you're out. handguns are a little different, but still relatively easy to obtain, legally that is.

[ss01]

If you're speaking about a revolution, i'd beg to differ. Look what trouble a rag tag ass bunch of idiots with guns in Iraq are causing for the US. You think several million armed Americans would do worse?

What I'm saying is as long as the people believe everything every lying politician wants them to believe, i.e. "we are taking your needs and interests at heart" then no matter how badly a government treats its population, weapons will do nothing, as the illusion of freedom supersedes the will for real freedom.

40 years ago, the "news" was called "propaganda"...