Guns Don't Kill ?

[NQ6U]

Condolences, Travis. Were you two close?

[KG4NEL]

Far as guns go I am opposed to registration and regulations. I feel anyone should be allowed to walk into a store, buy a gun and ammo, no questions asked, and be able to load the gun, holster it, and walk out of the store, no questions, no hassles, no background checks. I am all for 100% unfettered gun ownership. And I do agree. The gun is a tool, and one of its uses is defense. If a creep comes into your home to rob you you shoot the creep. And yes, we are going to have to tolerate a number of accidental deaths. Such is the price we pay, much as we do with cars.

This seems like much less of a standard than we have with cars.

[NQ6U]

This seems like much less of a standard than we have with cars.

Don't pay too much attention to John on this issue. He's well-established as the Island's resident troll.

[KG4CGC]

Don't pay too much attention to John on this issue. He's well-established as the Island's resident troll.

Actually, John buys a new gun quite frequently. New to him anyway.
John, how large has your collection grown?

[n2ize]

Actually, John buys a new gun quite frequently. New to him anyway.
John, how large has your collection grown?

Right now I have 1 gun. An old Savage/Anchutz .22 cal single shot bolt action match rifle with iron target sights. I used to have a Marlin semi automatic .22 rifle which could really do some rapid "squeeze trigger" firing but it rarely got much use and I sold it legally following all the appropriate rules for the transfer/sale of such devices. I held onto the savage because it was my pride and joy during my high school rifle team years. I was a pretty good marksman back then and I think I am still pretty darned good. These days I spend more time picking up the violin as opposed to the gun. hey ?? din;t the gangters in the roaring 20's used to carry the tommy gun in the violin case ? :)

Now, I may be a troll but I am sincere about ,my attitude towards guns. I am opposed to regulations. At the same time I am smart enough to know that my policy towards guns stands little chance of acceptance. Much as my stance on legalizing/decriminalizing marijuana/drugs stands little chance of acceptance.

[KG4CGC]

So what you're saying, percentage-wise, is that with your next purchase will grow your collection by 50%.
Those are good numbers.

[n2ize]

So what you're saying, percentage-wise, is that with your next purchase will grow your collection by 50%.
Those are good numbers.

Exactly right. However I am not looking to buy a gun right now. Maybe when i move up to rural upstate NY and I run that small grocery/deli/general store that I've been dreaming of. I can just picture it now. Along a rural road the store will have a deli (cold cuts, sandwiches, etc.) groveries and general items and a fishing, hunting, camping section.

[kf0rt]

I want a sammich.

[K7SGJ]

Sorry to hear about your cousin, Travis.

[n2ize]

I want a sammich.

Stop by my deli when I get it open. I'll give Islanders a free sandwich and beer on the house. :)