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Dial H For Hero

(2,971 posts)
Fri Sep 18, 2020, 10:26 AM Sep 2020

Have you considered buying guns in anticipation of violence from Trump supporters after his defeat?

A rather free wheeling discussion on this was locked in GD, with the statement that it belongs in this group.

Just for the record, while I'm already quite well armed, I see no reason for someone who otherwise has no interest in owning firearms to do for fear of roving gangs of disconsolate Trump supporters going on murder sprees after he loses the election, as the OP of the original thread clearly does.

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Have you considered buying guns in anticipation of violence from Trump supporters after his defeat? (Original Post) Dial H For Hero Sep 2020 OP
Yes, but I think I'd shoot my eye out, so not happening here soothsayer Sep 2020 #1
really nothing scary in owning guns as long as you know how to use them. I was shooting a 22 beachbumbob Sep 2020 #5
That's almost certainly true. soothsayer Sep 2020 #8
The truth is, that is not physically possible. ManiacJoe Sep 2020 #27
No RainCaster Sep 2020 #2
I have been a 2nd amendment guy for 50 years and been warning friends and family for years beachbumbob Sep 2020 #3
No. 50 Shades Of Blue Sep 2020 #4
btw, the shelfs and online places are mostly sold out on weapons and ammo and what beachbumbob Sep 2020 #6
While it's true they're much more expensive than before (expecially ammo), it is still available Dial H For Hero Sep 2020 #10
even online the selection is vastly reduced. Nowhere can you find a .410 shotgun and I;ve beachbumbob Sep 2020 #11
They're out there. Link: Dial H For Hero Sep 2020 #15
Was just having this conversation last night. bamagal62 Sep 2020 #7
Join me in the pitchforks and torches brigade! soothsayer Sep 2020 #9
Nope. I have a constitutional right to NOT own a gun. nt Binkie The Clown Sep 2020 #12
Isn't that like having the constitutional right not to read a book? Dial H For Hero Sep 2020 #13
I like to read. I dont like to be shot with my own gun. Binkie The Clown Sep 2020 #14
You have every right not to own firearms. Who's saying differently? Dial H For Hero Sep 2020 #16
I always liked this one.. mitch96 Sep 2020 #19
and I, and most gun owners, support you in that melm00se Sep 2020 #20
Would never do that. My best friend is a hunter and owns guns. I have no prob with that. nt Binkie The Clown Sep 2020 #23
I have had guns for years. Inherited most of them. Bought a couple when I lived in the mountains and dameatball Sep 2020 #17
No. bearsfootball516 Sep 2020 #18
Just one man's opinion- others are not negated sanatanadharma Sep 2020 #21
I'm just stocking up on cans of Chef Boy-ardee. Midnight Writer Sep 2020 #22
Only cans of beans should be used for protection as I learned from someone else here. n/t zackymilly Sep 2020 #28
For now at least the beans should be fine. discntnt_irny_srcsm Sep 2020 #31
The sodium will kill you. Throck Oct 2020 #33
There are things more deadly than guns? discntnt_irny_srcsm Oct 2020 #34
That is a sensible position krispos42 Sep 2020 #24
No I'm not. discntnt_irny_srcsm Sep 2020 #25
I am going to pick up a small 9mm tomorrow sarisataka Sep 2020 #26
Well, if you're looking for something for concealed carry that makes sense. Dial H For Hero Sep 2020 #29
Yes, I want something smaller sarisataka Sep 2020 #30
I purchased a Sig P365 myself earlier this year. Two big thumbs up. Dial H For Hero Sep 2020 #32
They are thumb busters sarisataka Oct 2020 #36
I already have plenty. Thanks for asking, though. (nt) Paladin Oct 2020 #35

soothsayer

(38,601 posts)
1. Yes, but I think I'd shoot my eye out, so not happening here
Fri Sep 18, 2020, 10:33 AM
Sep 2020

Have a healthy respect for guns, but for me they are too scary to own.

Boy I’m a really good shot at sporting clays, though.
That is fun!

 

beachbumbob

(9,263 posts)
5. really nothing scary in owning guns as long as you know how to use them. I was shooting a 22
Fri Sep 18, 2020, 10:39 AM
Sep 2020

at age 8 under proper eyes of my dad. I had guns in my kids hands at simialr age in teaching firearm safety, how to shoot, clean pistols and rifles. Took me many years to get my wife on board and 10 years ago we got her several pistols and revolvers for her use and spent hours at shooting range. She is a very good shot, especially with a 9mm.

soothsayer

(38,601 posts)
8. That's almost certainly true.
Fri Sep 18, 2020, 10:45 AM
Sep 2020

It’s the accidentally blowing your head off while cleaning it kind of thing that worries me. I realize people who are cautious probably don’t do this, and I would be in that camp for sure.

Healthy respect for deadly things is good.

ManiacJoe

(10,136 posts)
27. The truth is, that is not physically possible.
Sun Sep 20, 2020, 12:05 AM
Sep 2020

You cannot clean a loaded gun. The rounds occupy the dirty areas.

 

beachbumbob

(9,263 posts)
3. I have been a 2nd amendment guy for 50 years and been warning friends and family for years
Fri Sep 18, 2020, 10:36 AM
Sep 2020

and not until the last 2 or 3 years did they start taking my warnings seriously. One reason why liberals, progressive get caught flatfooted is they always gauge the situation through their eyes and not the eyes of those with bloodlust. Can our system breakdown? Absolutely and we will be tested in the coming weeks and months

 

beachbumbob

(9,263 posts)
6. btw, the shelfs and online places are mostly sold out on weapons and ammo and what
Fri Sep 18, 2020, 10:41 AM
Sep 2020

is available is way more costly. So if people are looking now, its too late

 

Dial H For Hero

(2,971 posts)
10. While it's true they're much more expensive than before (expecially ammo), it is still available
Fri Sep 18, 2020, 10:50 AM
Sep 2020

online, so it's not too late, just much pricier.

 

beachbumbob

(9,263 posts)
11. even online the selection is vastly reduced. Nowhere can you find a .410 shotgun and I;ve
Fri Sep 18, 2020, 10:55 AM
Sep 2020

been looking for 4 months. Hell I had to order online .410 shells for my Judge as they been off the shelves here for months. End up costing me 2x as much "normal"

bamagal62

(3,264 posts)
7. Was just having this conversation last night.
Fri Sep 18, 2020, 10:42 AM
Sep 2020

I’m so against guns. But, I’m seriously considering it. I’m kind of concerned about the cult.

Binkie The Clown

(7,911 posts)
14. I like to read. I dont like to be shot with my own gun.
Fri Sep 18, 2020, 11:02 AM
Sep 2020

A high percentage of people who are shot, get shot with their own guns.
Besides, I don't want to play cops and robbers.
I don't want to play cowboys and Indians.
I don't want to play war.
That's not what I want my life to be about, and I refuse to be bullied into becoming the kind of violent person I abhor.

melm00se

(4,993 posts)
20. and I, and most gun owners, support you in that
Fri Sep 18, 2020, 12:40 PM
Sep 2020

position but we ask that no one push their decision onto those who want to own a gun.

dameatball

(7,398 posts)
17. I have had guns for years. Inherited most of them. Bought a couple when I lived in the mountains and
Fri Sep 18, 2020, 11:07 AM
Sep 2020

owned acreage where we had a safe spot for target shooting. These days they just are locked up. I don't really see them as much use against a somewhat organized group armed with assault weapons. This is not the movies. Anyway, I do not plan to go out and purchase anything else.
I am more concerned with loose nuts trying to take advantage of civil disorder by home invasion/burglary. In that case I do have adequate arms to protect my home....I hope. It's all a crapshoot at that point.

sanatanadharma

(3,707 posts)
21. Just one man's opinion- others are not negated
Fri Sep 18, 2020, 01:44 PM
Sep 2020

Everyone dies.
Being willing to die is bravery.

Killing is a choice.
Being willing to kill is a moral malaise.

I will not make that choice and rather a hermit be.
"Cause NO disturbance!" my God demands of me.



Midnight Writer

(21,768 posts)
22. I'm just stocking up on cans of Chef Boy-ardee.
Fri Sep 18, 2020, 04:24 PM
Sep 2020

If my water keeps running, I can hole up indefinitely.

And if push comes to shove, I can throw the cans at my assailants.

discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,479 posts)
31. For now at least the beans should be fine.
Sun Sep 20, 2020, 03:03 PM
Sep 2020

After knives and stabbing weapons are added to the list of "needs a BGC" bicycle wheels may soon follow.

Stay away from pork and beans. Kidney and chickpeas are best.
Navy beans may be construed as military style.

krispos42

(49,445 posts)
24. That is a sensible position
Fri Sep 18, 2020, 11:19 PM
Sep 2020

If you don't know how to use one, or are unwilling to use one, then don't own one.

I'm generally prepared for an attack on my home as it stands.

discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,479 posts)
25. No I'm not.
Sat Sep 19, 2020, 09:53 AM
Sep 2020

There's a t-shirt that says it all for me.
Something like: I am the weapon, everything else is just a tool.


As best expressed in the movie We Were Soldiers:

Lt. Colonel Hal Moore: I think you oughta get yourself an M-16.
Sergeant Major Basil Plumley: Sir, if the time comes I need one, there'll be plenty lying on the ground.
 

Dial H For Hero

(2,971 posts)
29. Well, if you're looking for something for concealed carry that makes sense.
Sun Sep 20, 2020, 02:10 PM
Sep 2020

Which 9mm are you getting?

sarisataka

(18,663 posts)
30. Yes, I want something smaller
Sun Sep 20, 2020, 02:45 PM
Sep 2020

to carry when in business attire.

I found a good deal on the Sig P365. I think with a tuckable IWB it will simply disappear.

I have an officer size 1911 that I don't really need. My wife's uncle really likes it so I think I will pass it along with the family discount. Also he has been wanting something for his home as he lives very close to Lake St in Minneapolis.

 

Dial H For Hero

(2,971 posts)
32. I purchased a Sig P365 myself earlier this year. Two big thumbs up.
Mon Sep 21, 2020, 09:38 AM
Sep 2020

Only caveat: The magazines are extremely hard to load past the 5th or 6th round. Get a magazine loader if you don't have one, your fingers will thank you.

sarisataka

(18,663 posts)
36. They are thumb busters
Mon Oct 5, 2020, 11:30 AM
Oct 2020

lucky I do have a loader laying around.

The other issue I have found is my hand is large enough that my pinky has no room with the flush magazine. That is easy to adapt to but I have to extend it out to drop the mag. It is a bit of an unusual technique.

Otherwise it is ideal, tucks away invisibly and is ridiculously accurate.

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