Anybody have a problem with my sig file?

Nope, I'm with you Jack.

You're not a Ted Nugent fan by chance?

Guns?

Uh, I have about 20. I enjoy skeet, clays, trap, 5 stand... I probably love the shotgun thing the best. But I also really enjoy long distance shooting (over 300 yards - more work than people know) and pistols.

The only hunting I like is wing. It is a totally different sport than say deer. Here in Texas, people put out feeders all year long, then in deer season, they shoot a deer at a feeder using a 30-06 and a high power scope. That is not very sporting to me.

However, Quail, Chukar, Pheasant... That is all reactionary - the bird fly and you have to aim right then and there. No patience. No guaranteed hit. It is an adrenaline rush. And we eat all that we shoot. No trophy hunting for me.

I am also a believer that you cannot wait for the government to assist you if someone breaks into your home. Police are overstretched. Their jobs have become more of the clean-up variety than the prevention. Also, the government is less and less on our side of ANY issue - much less gun control.

For those of you with strong anti-gun policies, I just ask - "Do you think any criminal really cares if guns are legal or not? Do you believe that by banning guns, citizens are safer from criminals?" Is DC a safe place? I have been there countless times and I don't think so.

I too am a member of the NRA.

My two fave pistols - I have a Nighthawk Larry Vickers custom 1911. It is unbelievable. It is probably the finest craftsmanship of ANYTHING I own.

I also have this: A S&W 460 XVR - outfitted exactly like this. It is to protect myself against some of the Russian Boars (est 2MM) running wild in Texas. A bunch of them get up to like 600lbs or more and are omnivores. For reference, this has a 12" barrel and a Hornady 200mg load puts out a fireball about the size of a basketball. This is somewhat intimidating to the uninitiated. It makes my fillings hurt.

Guitarhacker
My carry is a H&K P7. Really compact 9mm that is a tack driver. Great safety too. It would be NEARLY impossible to accidentally fire the thing.

Well, I don't agree with you by a long shot.

[image of jinga as tough Wise Guy comes crashing down]

I don't particularly like guns, either. Would use one without batting an eye, though, if needed - I did visit a shooting range just for the heck of it. But we don't have as many guns here in Holland, fortunately. Getting a license isn't as easy, either.

And I'm not condemning weapons per se, it's a different country, different traditions. I even think it should be easier in Holland, if you had no prior convictions etc. you should be able to carry one, if you wanted to.

I believe Switzerland is an example where everybody who was in the Army has an automatic army rifle at home, with their army kit. Yet it only happened once since WWII anyone fired one in anger.

I have no problem with guns and those who own them.

However, before my kids hang out at your house, I need to see that all of them are locked up and there is no way our kids will shoot each other.

Secondly, I honestly do not believe I could shoot another human being. If you own guns you have to be prepared to use them. If our society goes Mad Max in the next few years I will load up, but for now, I hope that I can just hand over all my possessions and I will live to see another sunrise.

Yes, I am a pathetic liberal too.

JR

no problem with anyone's signature (and I keep changing mine!). After all, it is still a free country (here in the US) and what you put in your signature is your own damn business - tho we all can see it.

Jack, your signature was the first thing I noticed when I started hanging out here. No problemo here. Don't change it.

ORIGINAL: jinga8

... because I'm SO liberal that I think whatever anyone thinks/believes/does is their own business unless it affects me.

jinga8, sounds like you've left the camp and have entered libertarian terratory!

EDIT: The above was not a political statement; only an observation of fact.

I don't have a problem with your signature Jack.

Personally, I think anyone who does have a problem with it should grow a pair and deal with it.

One or 2 members have been more than just a little touchy about certain subjects in recent weeks.

Maybe a little of the truth hurts..........

Surely there are far, far more important things to consume people's attention these days than getting upset on a message board.

Ted Nugent for President.

ORIGINAL: Bristol_Jonesey

I don't have a problem with your signature Jack.

Personally, I think anyone who does have a problem with it should grow a pair and deal with it.

One or 2 members have been more than just a little touchy about certain subjects in recent weeks.

Maybe a little of the truth hurts..........

Surely there are far, far more important things to consume people's attention these days than getting upset on a message board.

Ted Nugent for President.

Amen, brother. He'd get my vote.

No problem here.

I'm not a gun guy, but I don't mind if you are.

Now, if it had read " The Devil, killing, and Barry Manillow! " I might have a problem!

I'm OK with the Guns and Rock n' Roll thing but which God are you referring to?

I've noticed quite a few Christian emblems on show in the forums, but I can't imagine that there aren't quite a few (lots I suspect) Muslims amongst the Sonar user base. Anyway it doesn't really matter as their Allah is the same guy as the Christian's God and the Jew's Jehovah. No, don't shoot me!

I support the local Pheasant Shoot and do a bit of clay shooting myself but I'm actually happy that it's now extremely hard to acquire a Fireams Licence here.

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I'm OK with the Guns and Rock n' Roll thing but which God are you referring to?

I've noticed quite a few Christian emblems on show in the forums, but I can't imagine that there aren't quite a few (lots I suspect) Muslims amongst the Sonar user base. Anyway it doesn't really matter as their Allah is the same guy as the Christian's God and the Jew's Jehovah. No, don't shoot me!

I support the local Pheasant Shoot and do a bit of clay shooting myself but I'm actually happy that it's now extremely hard to acquire a Fireams Licence here.

"I'd had a lovely supper, and all I said to my wife was 'That piece of halibut was good enough for Jehovah'."

"There you go - you just said it again - you're only making it worse for yourself"

"Worse, how can it be any worse?".
"Jehovah, Jehovah"

if I could only get a CCW in NJ I'd be in hog heaven.

you need one up there. I used to live in NJ.... I had to get a firearms license from the local PD just to buy a Coleman 761 air rifle...and that was back in 1973...still have it BTW... in working condition..... use it on varmints.


EDIT: Oh yeah you asked about the Ted for Prez sticker.... it is a custom made sticker sold by a local motorcycle shop owner... if you want their phone number email me.

I hear ya OFF, but it is my wife who won't let me arm.

I joke about getting one once in a while, but she is dead serious - no guns in our house or she leaves and takes the kids.

And I agree with you - I would shoot someone threatening my wife or kids, but looks like I won't ever have the option.

JR

ORIGINAL: auto_da_fe

I hear ya OFF, but it is my wife who won't let me arm.

I joke about getting one once in a while, but she is dead serious - no guns in our house or she leaves and takes the kids.

And I agree with you - I would shoot someone threatening my wife or kids, but looks like I won't ever have the option.

JR

In that case a baseball bat can work very well, especially if you are able to get the element of surprise on your side. Then there's always kitchen knives and things like that.
I have one of those retractable police batons in my center console in my truck. Never needed it yet, but nice to know i have the option.