Who's Got A Gun?

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   fierycjposted 13 years ago

   I'm not a psycho-killer or anything - yet. And for the most part I dont enjoy real-world violence. Of course, some people sure do it them coming.
   But forget all that - I'm kinda curious. Anyone on hubpages have a gun? And if you do, what type is it? Why do you have it?
   Mine is a magnum. One of the earlier types. 8 rounds. It makes a hole about 2inches thick. It was a gift from my pops, from back in the day when teen thugs in my street thought they were hard ass. I like to dust the gun up, shine it up a bit, all the while thinking about my favorite mob movies. I get a kick out of that. No friggin' kidding! So Who's got one?

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      Lady_Eposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Really Fiery? How old were you when your Dad gave it to you? and did he give you lessons on how to use it? - Just curious as usual...

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      Randy Godwinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I would have to count my guns to get an accurate answer.  I am not fascinated by these tools, not in the way you mean.  In this part of the world almost everyone owns at least one gun of some type but most are for hunting.  Mine mostly consist of shotguns and rifles but others are antiques or collectible models.
      
      If need be they can be used for protection, but thankfully I have never had to use them for this purpose.

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      mdawson17posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Why would you post something like this? Your very words contradicts what you say through out this thread?
      
      First you say your not a psycho-killer"Yet"!
      
      Then you leave an open end comment that your not into "real-world violence"
      
      Then you go on to ask if any one owns a gun and then you write about mobster movies! You have said that your not into violence but look at your statements in this thread!
      
      Show some intelligence in postings PLEASE!
      
      If this just an act to get visits on your sit you probably will get them but it does not make you look very good in my eyes!
      
      What if some teenagers happen to run across this thread the very posting can set their minds on the wrong thoughts!

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   Pamda Manposted 13 years ago

   Have you ever thought about posting something useful on the forums? I'm kinda curious.
   
   If you haven't, you should try it. It's fun. No friggin' kidding.
   
   Panda Man

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      fierycjposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      What's not fun in talking about guns?

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         Pamda Manposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         I've looked at a few of your previous posts, especially the Sin City thread. Maybe it's just me. I don't know.
         
         Panda Man.

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            fierycjposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            What's wrong with the Sin City thread? Go ahead, dont be shy, I promise I wont bite - what do you think is wrong with me?

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               Pamda Manposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               Maybe you could use the edit option instead of triple posting.
               
               Panda Man

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                  fierycjposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  If you've been here long enough, you would find that its an error that happens sometimes in hubpages. Thought you had something better to say. Hey, I'm sure you felt bummed after you realized you spelt 'PANDA' wrong

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                     wesleycoxposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                     HaHaHaHa.  Seems like pamda doesn't have a lot of nice things to say.  You know what they say about those that are always attacking others.

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                        fierycjposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                        ha ha ha. He sure doesn't. Pamda's been attacking me left, right and centre. I guess all the pamda's are pissed - going into extinction and all.

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      SweetiePieposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      That is kind of harsh Panda.  I do not like guns personally, but fiery is only one of many who have shared they own a gun on the forums.  His threads are entertaining, and I would suggest just reading something else if you do not like these.

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         fierycjposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Sweetie Pie, he says we should stay out of his threads if we dont know what he's talking about. Talk about practicing what you preach, huh.

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            wesleycoxposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Think thats funny?  Read his hub "Top 10 Flash Games"
            There is only seven on there.  8, 9, and 10 are blank.  Isn't there a rule about unfinished hubs?

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      AsherKadeposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      
      
      that's awesome....take on misha and lets see where that goes...

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         fierycjposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         didnt go anywhere with me either. He ran off. I'm sure he'll be getting a new screenname soon. Repackage himself. He really got it stiff today.

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   wesleycoxposted 13 years ago

   Fierycj:  I have an M-4 rifle, as I am in the Army.  I also have a .50 cal machine gun and artillery, oh and I also have a tank that shoots sabo rounds.  Being in the Army is the coolest ever.  LMAO

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      fierycjposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Ha ha ha. Dude, you're a one-man army for heaven's sake! Lmao

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         wesleycoxposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Well I try.  Nobody tries to rob my house with my M-1 parked in the driveway!!

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   Lady_Eposted 13 years ago

   I've got a Pink Pistol.

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      fierycjposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Ha ha ha ha. Cant stop laughing. Sweetie Pie, to answer your question - its the gun I told you my cousin tried to swipe from me. Its a beauty. I appreciate learnt how to use the gun myself. He just packaged it and sent it over through a friend of a friend. It was like a Mafia movie!

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         Lady_Eposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Oh. I remember. Keep it well - Fiery_Bond 008.

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   Pamda Manposted 13 years ago

   Please do not flame me. It would be much appreciated. Thank you.
   
   Panda Man

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   emievilposted 13 years ago

   I don't have one but my husband does. A Magnum 45. He used to handle long arms (M16 rifle with grenade launcher) when he was still in the army. I saw that one, it was really nasty-looking . Glad he doesn't carry that anymore.

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      fierycjposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Aww c'mon lady, admit it, it used to turn you on when he did. Confess.

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         emievilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         more like it turned me off. I had a "mild" phobia with guns for a while after the bus I was riding on was held up by a scary-looking guy toting a scary-looking gun.

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            fierycjposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            ok, that's understandable.

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               emievilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               Yes but I'm trying to get over it. I'm actually starting to look for my own personal gun, small enough to carry in my bag. Got any suggestions?

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                  wesleycoxposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  A .38 special would be perfect for a lady.  It has massive stopping power and is easy to handle.  For a guy, I would suggest a 40 SW.  Cops use those and they are nice shooters.

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                     emievilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                     Thanks. I'll remember that.

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                  fierycjposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  Well, get a 9mm, street name gluck. Its easy to operate, plus its automatic. Just aim, squeeze and fire away.

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            Randy Godwinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Those who are not familiar with guns are often scared when confronted by those with them.  Duh.  If the bus driver had been packing, the thug probably would have taken the subway

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               curiozitiesposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               Actually, if the bus driver or one of the passengers had been packing, the thug would be riding a hearse.

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   Pamda Manposted 13 years ago

   Pandas live a long time. None of you has ever seen a dead panda.
   
   I guess that's all I have to say.
   
   Panda Man

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      fierycjposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Gotta hand it to ya - you sure do stick to your points.

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      Colebabieposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Pandas don't like to have sex. That's why their population is so low.

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         fierycjposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         what a bummer.

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      Randy Godwinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Didn't one of the famous zoo pandas die recently?  Seems like I remember something about it in the media.  Pandas may live for a long time but I'm not so sure about the longevity of PAMDAS. HA!

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         fierycjposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Brilliant. Ha ha ha.

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   kmackey32posted 13 years ago

   no I don't have a gun.

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   Colebabieposted 13 years ago

   I don't have a gun. I had a family member shot and killed. I prefer not to put more guns out there than there already are.

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    logic,commonsenseposted 13 years ago

    Be careful, big brother is watching.  He will come and take your guns from you. 
    I'd like to think I'm just kidding.  But it would not suprise to see it become reality.

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       fierycjposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Big brother better come packing.

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          logic,commonsenseposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          I'm with ya bro!!

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    Davinagirl3posted 13 years ago

    I don't have one, nor do I know anything about them.  I have always said that I would never have a gun in my house.  But, since having my daughter, I think my husband should get one.  I saw a documentary about how a group of criminals held a family captive in their own house, and the criminals used the family's kitchen knives.  I am sure that family wished they had a gun. I have, also, heard that a large majority of gun fatalities happen when the bad guy gets ahold of the good guy's gun.  I am, obviously, on the fence about it.

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       wesleycoxposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Just remember davinagirl, its better to have a gun in a knife fight then having nothing.

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          Davinagirl3posted 13 years agoin reply to this

          I agree.  After I saw that documentary, I realized I have nothing.

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    Randy Godwinposted 13 years ago

    Do not buy a cheap gun,  Some of the "Saturday night specials" are so short barreled you could not hit your own foot with them, much less a thug's.

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    jonwenbergposted 13 years ago

    I had an epiphany a few years back - I realized I would never want to kill another human being. Hide, run, even disable but never kill.
    
    Have had many guns, but gave them up for good.

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       fierycjposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       what're you? Like a hitman or hitwoman back in the day?

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          jonwenbergposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          no; just don't want to be a contributor to the madness.
          would rather launch a profit making venture than a projectile.
          
          I do like golf though. good fun with projectiles.

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       Randy Godwinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Who said you even had to shoot at all.  Often just having a weapon is enough.  Besides, you don't have to shoot to kill.

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          jonwenbergposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          those things are not toys, not for pretend; and they are imprecise tools, you can not assure limited damage.
          
          is why I choose not to participate, no comment on your choices.

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             Randy Godwinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             Indeed they are not toys nor pretend.  They are only imprecise tools in the hands of those unfamiliar with their use.  I live in a hunting area and rarely if ever hear of an accidental shooting by a hunter.  Not typical I'm sure but it seems accidental shootings occur largely by those who seldom use them.
             
             I do honor your opinion however, and it is is ideed your choice to have guns or not.

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                jonwenbergposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                I really meant imprecise even in skilled hands. Bullets just mangle a body no matter where they hit. You can not shoot a leg without the possibility of lethal damage.
                Hunting is different. Unless you are a vegetarian, hunting is probably a more humane way to eat than using processed meat.
                
                I'm going to begin antoher post - is it possible to survive without killing something?

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                   Randy Godwinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                   The type of bullets used determine the damage caused and so does the type of weapon used.  I would prefer a mangled limb to a death but others may disagree.

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    logic,commonsenseposted 13 years ago

    Just ask Plaxico Burress.

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    curiozitiesposted 13 years ago

    I own a couple of pieces myself and I take them out to the range whenever I get the chance, which lately, is never.

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       Randy Godwinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Here, people have their own sighting ranges complete with the yardage marked off at intervals of 50 yards all the way up to 300 yards.  Being able to make a kill shot at over 200 yards using only iron sights is common.

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          jonwenbergposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          apply that to golf and you'll be on your way to the pros.

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             Randy Godwinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             Actually, being able to judge yardage and wind direction on a shooting range helps my golf game too.

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                jonwenbergposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                good old kentucky windage.

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          dennisemattposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          where do you live? sorta sounds a bit like my "neighborhood"
          to answer the queston, I have a .22 bolt action rifle, for killing vermin and once in a while I have had to put an animal out of its misery. My husband has a 12 guage, and a 30-06 rifle. Both for hunting. Our children do not have a vauge blind fear of guns. They do know they are not toys, can kill, and repsect them.
          They are not intended for killing people, but can be used in self defense if needed. Thats not likely, here.

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    Ghost32posted 13 years ago

    I'd just like to elaborate a touch on Wesley's recommendation of a .38 Special for a lady.  I absolutely agree with that one.  If you need it to be small enough to hide, the Smith & Wesson Ladysmith model is a 5 shot revolver that works really well BUT not with the original stock grips.  They are too small and wood-slick.  This .38 doesn't "rock up" like some revolvers will do (those provide a somewhat "gentle" experience) when recoiling after being fired.
    
    Instead, the Ladysmith jolts straight back into your palm/wrist.  It can be disturbing if you're slight of frame.  However, changing out the wooden grips in favor of a set of aftermarket rubberized Pachmayr grips will make it much more user friendly.  There's more to hold, so you literally have a "better handle on it", and the larger grip surface also dampens the recoil jolt considerably.
    
    A separate subject:  While I totally respect the views of those who will shoot to slow 'em down--such as aiming for a leg or some such--I won't do that.  I'm not the Lone Ranger or Roy Rogers, and I don't for one second believe I'm good enough to (for instance) shoot the gun out of the bad guy's hand.  I aim for the biggest target I can find, right in the middle of the chest.
    
    Yes, that means I'm willing to shoot to kill.  But as others have said here, this is not a game.  It is life and death and nothing less. 
    
    The only time I would pick a different target than the torso would be if it was rather obvious the bad guy was wearing a Kevlar vest.  Depending on the exact circumstances, I might shoot for his fat leg or, if he happens to be a fathead, his fat head.
    
    And finally:  A lot of concern regarding gun ownership can be alleviated via education--if you know and understand firearms, you'll respect them, but you're less likely to fear them. You've taken a great step in seeking info here on the Forums.  If you need to learn more, though, there may well be a class--even a Hunter's Safety Training class--available in your area.  You wouldn't need to go sneak up on Bambi if you took that one, but you might feel more comfortable with the concept of a firearm as a means of self defense.

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       Randy Godwinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I agree with everything you posted Ghost32.  I happen to feel comfortable aiming at small targets as I have used many types of firearms all of my considerable life.  Like you though, if the target is moving I have the option for a torso shot.  This would be preferable for most people.
       
       The hunters safety courses are great as most young men, and some young ladies, around here have to pass tests before getting their hunting licenses.  Familiarity and confidence with firearms makes all the difference in how a person will react under stressful conditions.

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    Michele Arrvinteposted 13 years ago

    Guns are evil and thats all I can say about them.

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    Mishaposted 13 years ago

    Gurls are evil, too

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       Hovalisposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       My weapon of choice is a water pistol. Although, with the drought getting ammo was nigh near impossible to find. Mind you, if I had Misha's wit I wouldn't even need that.

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          Mishaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Water pistol!
          
          I never knew you are the evilest of all gurls!

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    deepthoughtposted 13 years ago

    My gun is my mind and his bullets are these old rusty thoughts I once used to destroy people. I've had him since the begining of time but only started using it in a positive way as of recently

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       Eaglekiwiposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Now thats a classic

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    \Brenda Scullyposted 13 years ago

    you going off the rails fiery or what????????????????

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    Angel Of Loveposted 13 years ago

    Guns will bring you nothing good.

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       Mishaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       How do YOU know if guns bring anything good for ME?

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    fierycjposted 13 years ago

    Guns are a work of art...like say nuclear bombs...the science ohhhhhhhhhh..sorry people,you dont seriously expect me to like the very same things you like. I like dark stuff...doesnt make me a bad guy, and even if I was...
    
    You need people like me, so that you can point and say - that's the bad guy.
    Tony Montana - Scarface

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    Eaglekiwiposted 13 years ago

    Not me
    
    I want the world to be filled apple trees and snow white turtle doves

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       dennisemattposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I would like to buy you a Coke, and sing in perfect harmony...haha

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          Eaglekiwiposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          there ya go

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    Eaglekiwiposted 13 years ago

    Guns put food on our table or we would have gone hungry and they put food in your supermarkets so you dont go hungry (unless youre vegetarian)
    
    But CJ's post is about guns for protection ,which sadly have gotten outta control...humans are the problem!

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    love my yorkiesposted 13 years ago

    I have one gun that was my father's and will keep it always.  My husband has several guns though, a couple are for personal protection and the rest he uses for hunting.  I don't care to go hunting but have done it a couple of times although I can shoot better than my husband.

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