Armed America: Portraits of Gun Owners in Their Homes - Page 3

Elwenil · 03-20-2008, 08:58 PM

I agree. My first one was a little Chipmunk .22 that was so cool. I remember being really excited because it was just the right size and seemed more like it was made for me. I guess things like that are important to you when you are a kid, lol.

**Lusitano Louco** · 03-20-2008, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TurkishDelight

It's alright Westy

My post was late at night, so I didn't put much effort into making it PC, or putting magical strawberry cream to soften it up.

Nothing against you personally

Turkish

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Originally Posted by westyfield

Ok, that's cool then.

I think you can stop apologizing now. He already forgave you for expressing your opinion. Just don't do it again.

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Originally Posted by tHa_KhAn

The rifle one might choose to hunt elk on a mountain in Colorado is very different than the choice for clearing rabbits out of your garden.

You need a gun to scare rabbits out of your garden? How big and ferocious are these rabbits? Where I come from all it takes is to wave your arms and shoo them away.

**TurkishDelight** · 03-21-2008, 01:05 AM

No rabbits in parts of America are ferocious! They will drill their way into your house, and kill your children if possible. They grow to be the size of large dogs, so yes, a gun is needed...

It all started when a man name "John Pasones", started importing one species of European Hare. He then injected them with "Phenergan", and then forced them to have sexual encounters with Chihuahuas. Once they had enough of dog genes in them, he progressively bred them up in size, until finally, he created one the size of a Great Dane. Obviously this is more than a "Simple Rabbit", and where I come from, requires a lot more than saying "SHOO".

Just wanted to explain it to you

**WhiskeySix** · 03-21-2008, 02:12 AM

westyfield · 03-21-2008, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by WhiskeySix

"The beast!"
"What, behind the rabbit?"
"It is the rabbit!"

Monty Python rules.
Edit: At first, I thought this was a picture of a rabbit that had been shot! What sort of rodents/vermin do you get in America. I know of Skunks, rats, squirrels, maybe rabbits, but what else? Do they chew through wires, eat plants, what? I'm just interested to know...

**Strag** · 03-21-2008, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by westyfield

What sort of rodents/vermin do you get in America. I know of Skunks, rats, squirrels, maybe rabbits, but what else? Do they chew through wires, eat plants, what? I'm just interested to know...

Around here (central Ohio), groundhogs are a real PITA.

Elwenil · 03-21-2008, 11:35 AM

Groundhogs and opossum are a bit pain here in Virginia. Skunks and squirrels too and a crapload of birds that think they run the place, lol. Not to mention we have coyotes, bears, and a few mountain lions, but they are pretty solitary and very rare to see. Out in the North West we have wolves again now. And who knows how many species of poisonous snakes in various places. Here we mainly have copperheads and rattlesnakes. We still have quite a few animal related reasons to keep guns around in the US, unlike the UK where it's an island and a lot of the native species were hunted out a long time ago.

Chevy Nick · 03-21-2008, 11:53 AM

Is it legal to own a M16 with M203 grenade launcher? Might be an AR-15, but I would bet money that thing has an 'auto' selection on the trigger.

BTW, Hairless cats = freaky

Elwenil · 03-21-2008, 12:12 PM

I do know of a few people who have them, but I cannot comment on their legality. I'm not real sure that the normal firearms laws even mention things like them but the people I know who own them are gun dealers who also have their federal license and own .50 cal machine guns. We also have "machine gun shoots" around the country where people bring out their various full-auto weapons and let the lead fly for fun. I do honestly think that more than a few of those pics probably contain Airsoft rifles. Can you tell the difference?

MagnaCentipede · 03-21-2008, 12:46 PM

"a few of those pics probably contain Airsoft [s]rifles[/s] guns."

That thought struck me, too.

**Strag** · 03-21-2008, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevy Nick

Is it legal to own a M16 with M203 grenade launcher?

Likely a flare launcher.

aeroripper · 03-21-2008, 05:34 PM

Responsible gun ownership for private citizens is a good thing. The philosophical aspect of it is why its good to have guns when trained and used responsibly, as it keeps the government in check. Also it reaffirms that the power lies with the people, and not the government that has all the guns.

I'd imagine it would be a lot harder for a tyrannical government to rule over the people if the majority of its citizens are armed to the teeth. After all, its a citizens responsibility to secure his liberties with the threat of force as a last resort when they are unjustly taken away by government, assuming all other peaceful avenues fail.

**TurkishDelight** · 03-21-2008, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevy Nick

Is it legal to own a M16 with M203 grenade launcher? Might be an AR-15, but I would bet money that thing has an 'auto' selection on the trigger.

BTW, Hairless cats = freaky

Yes, completely legal

Too many people have no idea when it comes to NFA items....

And yes, you can tell the difference just by looking at airsoft "toys". Though some pictures don't really let you look for them...

Shurikane · 03-21-2008, 06:26 PM

...'sup.

Elwenil · 03-21-2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TurkishDelight

Yes, completely legal

Too many people have no idea when it comes to NFA items....

And yes, you can tell the difference just by looking at airsoft "toys". Though some pictures don't really let you look for them...

I would bet you that you couldn't tell the difference without picking them up. There is very little difference and mine even has all the Knight's Armament trademarks. The only real differences are weight with the plastic models (mine has a magnesium receiver and aluminum RIS) and a slight difference in scale in parts of the receiver. A lot of parts like the delta ring and most foregrip systems from actual rifles will mount on and work as originally intended as well as just about any picatinny rail accessory.

03-20-2008, 08:58 PM	#31 (permalink)
Elwenil Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Covington, VA USA Age: 34 Posts: 1,227	Re: Armed America: Portraits of Gun Owners in Their Homes I agree. My first one was a little Chipmunk .22 that was so cool. I remember being really excited because it was just the right size and seemed more like it was made for me. I guess things like that are important to you when you are a kid, lol. __________________ \|TG\|Elwenil StullUnlimited.com Offroad Parts and Fabrication

03-21-2008, 01:05 AM	#33 (permalink)
TurkishDelight Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 942	Re: Armed America: Portraits of Gun Owners in Their Homes No rabbits in parts of America are ferocious! They will drill their way into your house, and kill your children if possible. They grow to be the size of large dogs, so yes, a gun is needed... It all started when a man name "John Pasones", started importing one species of European Hare. He then injected them with "Phenergan", and then forced them to have sexual encounters with Chihuahuas. Once they had enough of dog genes in them, he progressively bred them up in size, until finally, he created one the size of a Great Dane. Obviously this is more than a "Simple Rabbit", and where I come from, requires a lot more than saying "SHOO". Just wanted to explain it to you __________________ \|TG-X\|Turkish

03-21-2008, 02:12 AM	#34 (permalink)
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03-21-2008, 11:35 AM	#37 (permalink)
Elwenil Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Covington, VA USA Age: 34 Posts: 1,227	Re: Armed America: Portraits of Gun Owners in Their Homes Groundhogs and opossum are a bit pain here in Virginia. Skunks and squirrels too and a crapload of birds that think they run the place, lol. Not to mention we have coyotes, bears, and a few mountain lions, but they are pretty solitary and very rare to see. Out in the North West we have wolves again now. And who knows how many species of poisonous snakes in various places. Here we mainly have copperheads and rattlesnakes. We still have quite a few animal related reasons to keep guns around in the US, unlike the UK where it's an island and a lot of the native species were hunted out a long time ago. __________________ \|TG\|Elwenil StullUnlimited.com Offroad Parts and Fabrication

03-21-2008, 11:53 AM	#38 (permalink)
Chevy Nick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Seoul, Korea Posts: 27	Re: Armed America: Portraits of Gun Owners in Their Homes Is it legal to own a M16 with M203 grenade launcher? Might be an AR-15, but I would bet money that thing has an 'auto' selection on the trigger. BTW, Hairless cats = freaky __________________

03-21-2008, 12:12 PM	#39 (permalink)
Elwenil Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Covington, VA USA Age: 34 Posts: 1,227	Re: Armed America: Portraits of Gun Owners in Their Homes I do know of a few people who have them, but I cannot comment on their legality. I'm not real sure that the normal firearms laws even mention things like them but the people I know who own them are gun dealers who also have their federal license and own .50 cal machine guns. We also have "machine gun shoots" around the country where people bring out their various full-auto weapons and let the lead fly for fun. I do honestly think that more than a few of those pics probably contain Airsoft rifles. Can you tell the difference? __________________ \|TG\|Elwenil StullUnlimited.com Offroad Parts and Fabrication

03-21-2008, 12:46 PM	#40 (permalink)
MagnaCentipede Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,957	Re: Armed America: Portraits of Gun Owners in Their Homes "a few of those pics probably contain Airsoft [s]rifles[/s] guns." That thought struck me, too. __________________

03-21-2008, 05:34 PM	#42 (permalink)
aeroripper Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 25 Posts: 2,291	Re: Armed America: Portraits of Gun Owners in Their Homes Responsible gun ownership for private citizens is a good thing. The philosophical aspect of it is why its good to have guns when trained and used responsibly, as it keeps the government in check. Also it reaffirms that the power lies with the people, and not the government that has all the guns. I'd imagine it would be a lot harder for a tyrannical government to rule over the people if the majority of its citizens are armed to the teeth. After all, its a citizens responsibility to secure his liberties with the threat of force as a last resort when they are unjustly taken away by government, assuming all other peaceful avenues fail. __________________ Former TGNS admin NS Forum Moderator NS Playtester

03-21-2008, 06:26 PM	#44 (permalink)
Shurikane Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 286	Re: Armed America: Portraits of Gun Owners in Their Homes ...'sup. __________________ GOD IS DEAD. THE N00BS TEAMKILLED HIM.

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