Comet Tail 808 February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 Whew, I still believe nobody at all should have guns, but you do have some very valid arguments. It really makes you think about how good the average person really is. Well, if it were possible that all guns and the very idea of firearms could cease and vanish forever, then I'd be for that. But the issue is more in execution of it than the actual idea. Hmm. Was it one of the early philosophers that said it? But anyways, I mostly agree, people are "Neither angels nor demons", a curious thing. I think generally speaking people are really good, but we fail to create Utopia because they fail to have the moral resolve to do things like turn down bribes, or care about others instead of wallowing in their own woes. I'm a student Royal Astrophysicist that loves kindness, rationality, curiosity, open-mindedness and deep intellectual discussions! Oh, and a nice quiet evening with a book, paper, quill, and some hot cocoa! A Deviantart Account: (and have been featured on EQD on multiple occasions) http://eagle1division.deviantart.com/ I have a fimfic: https://www.fimfiction.net/user/Star%20ScraperAnd I have a science tumblr! http://asksciencepony.tumblr.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aenrhien 3 February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 I have a couple of airsoft guns, but I dislike real ones. Sudden loud noises bother me, and more recently I've acquired a more personal reason for disliking them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx Inferno 8 February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 GUNS, I LIKE GUNS :3 here a list: 1 AK-74 2 ruger 10/22 2 ruger vaquero .45 1 *broken* henry lever action 1 AR-15 1 colt M1911 1 m9 1 remmington over-under double 12 BTW, this is a very random post... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLARE 952 February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 no real guns and no airsoft guns.... but i do have a paintball marker ^^ Same, I had a painball gun, however I got it for my birthday while overseas and when I went through the customs in Australia because it shot a projectile was considered an illegal weapon...crazy huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin'HotRarity 182 February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 guns are bad S.V.R. Stop. Violent. Recreation, I know it's tuff but let's all try to stop playing violent videogames, violent TV, violent thinking, and just violence in general. Put "SVR" in your signature if you support Stop Violent Recreation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whinny-Millie 28 February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 Unfortunately not, though I think a perfect world would be rather dull... I don't agree with people who aren't in the forces being allowed to keep guns. I understand that you want to protect your property and families, but if guns are scarcely available chances are the robber won't have one, and then you just need a big dog. Old fashioned methods FTW. "His face looked beautiful in the sunlight. She couldn't wait to punch it." ~ Empire of Black and Gold (Shadows o/t Apt 1) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robojot 152 February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 (edited) Same, I had a painball gun, however I got it for my birthday while overseas and when I went through the customs in Australia because it shot a projectile was considered an illegal weapon...crazy huh? indeed. its infact very hard to do real damadge to someone who is wearing a mask Edited February 16, 2012 by Robojot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PyRE4243 51 February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 (edited) Whew, I still believe nobody at all should have guns, but you do have some very valid arguments. It really makes you think about how good the average person really is. I'd like to say here, what about target shooting? And Clay Pigeon Shooting? And Hunting? Guns can't be used just for self defence. The MINORITY that would use it to hurt people can eventually get ruled out, not by makings guns illegal, but by (if you have not read my previous posts) making a series of very strict courses before you own a gun. Also, no I don't agree with people holding assault rifles in their homes, but, firstly, assault rifles are not 'all' guns, secondly, they can be ruled out over time. guns are bad How are guns in anyway what-so-ever bad? I can't stress this point enough to a lot of people here: (This is not solely directed at you). It's not guns that kill people! It's people that kill people! The gun is just a machine! Sorry, it does tick me off when people always say this, being an enthusiastic target shooting fan. Edited February 16, 2012 by Lanzuis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nurse Redheart 5 February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 i do own quite a few guns, i most recently got a moison nagant ($125 bucks too!). I'm a huge fan of colt and winchester. I also have a AK-47, mind you i do have the class 3 permit for it, as well as quite a few other assault rifles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eenohay 318 February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 I'd like to say here, what about target shooting? And Clay Pigeon Shooting? And Hunting? Guns can't be used just for self defence. The MINORITY that would use it to hurt people can eventually get ruled out, not by makings guns illegal, but by (if you have not read my previous posts) making a series of very strict courses before you own a gun. Also, no I don't agree with people holding assault rifles in their homes, but, firstly, assault rifles are not 'all' guns, secondly, they can be ruled out over time.How are guns in anyway what-so-ever bad? I can't stress this point enough to a lot of people here: (This is not solely directed at you).It's not guns that kill people! It's people that kill people! The gun is just a machine!Sorry, it does tick me off when people always say this, being an enthusiastic target shooting fan. hey, i've already said that we couldnt ban all guns cause of hunting, i talk about guns designed to harm other people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethereal Cereal 84 February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 Going to pick up my Type 99 today. I'll take pictures when I get it home tonight. Can't wait to get it in my ownership. Anyone gone to any gun shows recently? Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nurse Redheart 5 February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 yes actually, went to the one up there in dulles. got there wayyyyyy too early though but thankfuly i had a exhibitor pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PyRE4243 51 February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 (edited) hey, i've already said that we couldnt ban all guns cause of hunting, i talk about guns designed to harm other people Ah, ok, for you did sort of use 'guns' in a rather broad fashion, sorry. Edited February 16, 2012 by Lanzuis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenChrysalis 176 February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 tipp mann sl-62 paint ball LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Rarity Pony 4,893 February 17, 2012 Share February 17, 2012 My immediate family doesn't own any guns but some of the nuts on my mother's side of the family have firearms. Not sure if they were legally obtained though LRP's opinions are subject to change without notice. Fees and penalties still apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RippedOffMattress 314 February 17, 2012 Share February 17, 2012 A BB gun A Lee enfield And an M1 Grand. Come at me bro! Formally known as Misselaineous97. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethereal Cereal 84 February 17, 2012 Share February 17, 2012 I said I'd have pictures. I'll just post 'em in link form. Lighter wood stock is the Type 99, the dark wood stock is the Type 38. http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i191/DethMann/S7300740.jpg Side-by-side comparison: stock, receiver, bolt. http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i191/DethMann/S7300741.jpg Side-by-side comparison: overall rifle length, bayonet. http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i191/DethMann/S7300744.jpg As you can see...both have the 'mums intact. http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i191/DethMann/S7300745.jpg Serial number for the Type 99. Did some research, turns out it's a Series 37 Tokyo Juki Kogyo Arsenal piece. Low serial number (59,000 Series 37s built in a span of 5 years) puts it at somewhere around late 1940 to somewhere in 1941. http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i191/DethMann/S7300747.jpg My Type 38 is the second oldest rifle I currently own. Early 1920's Koshikawa Arsenal piece. Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin'HotRarity 182 February 17, 2012 Share February 17, 2012 why are guns bad? their true purpose is to kill hunting = bad illegal poaching = worse bullets = made out of lead and toxic to environment when you shoot them outdoors volume = damages hearing even when wearing protection danger of ricochet in indoors shooting people are occasionally shot during practice shooting S.V.R. Stop. Violent. Recreation, I know it's tuff but let's all try to stop playing violent videogames, violent TV, violent thinking, and just violence in general. Put "SVR" in your signature if you support Stop Violent Recreation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynic 336 February 17, 2012 Share February 17, 2012 why are guns bad? their true purpose is to kill hunting = bad illegal poaching = worse bullets = made out of lead and toxic to environment when you shoot them outdoors volume = damages hearing even when wearing protection danger of ricochet in indoors shooting people are occasionally shot during practice shooting Why did you come to this thread? To spread propaganda? Let me go through what's wrong with that list: 1.) Would you really rather people starve to death? 2.) I agree with that. 3.) Find me one thing that isn't hazourdous in this day and age. I dare you. 4.) No, it really doesn't. 5.) Really? 6.) They call that an "accident". I just think you're spreading propaganda, and for no reason at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethereal Cereal 84 February 17, 2012 Share February 17, 2012 3.) Find me one thing that isn't hazourdous in this day and age. I dare you Hard-pressed to find much of anything that doesn't do something bad to the environment these days. Lead is the only thing that keeps the bullet stable until it impacts, and steel is mostly used for piercing armor so it wouldn't be practical to hit soft targets. Anything else and I'd imagine it's liable to disintegrate. Either that or be much more expensive to use in mass production. Besides, isn't lead naturally occurring? What kind of 'harm' is being done to the environment when all that's being done is returning a natural element to its natural environment? Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin'HotRarity 182 February 17, 2012 Share February 17, 2012 (edited) Why did you come to this thread? To spread propaganda? Let me go through what's wrong with that list: 1.) Would you really rather people starve to death? 2.) I agree with that. 3.) Find me one thing that isn't hazourdous in this day and age. I dare you. 4.) No, it really doesn't. 5.) Really? 6.) They call that an "accident". I just think you're spreading propaganda, and for no reason at that. Yes i'm sure fat hunters who eat hungry man everyday need trophies to hang up in their lodges. As for third world countries they already have enough war why give them more guns. Everything can be manipulated to be hazardous, including water, since you can drown in it. Yours is a straw-man argument. Tell that to military vets who have hearing loss. Uh...yeah...especially with certain types of ammo, which may or may not be regulated. Uh...yeah... Lead is not typically found concentrated in rivers. When you do outdoors shooting it will eventually become part of the soil and river, especially if the bullet explodes on impact. The real question is why does a topic like this exist, on a forum dedicated to ponies. Edited February 17, 2012 by glitterlicious S.V.R. Stop. Violent. Recreation, I know it's tuff but let's all try to stop playing violent videogames, violent TV, violent thinking, and just violence in general. Put "SVR" in your signature if you support Stop Violent Recreation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethereal Cereal 84 February 17, 2012 Share February 17, 2012 (edited) Wouldn't that be due to the fact that collecting and shooting firearms is very clearly a hobby shared even by bronies, and as such it provides an opportunity for like-minded individuals to get together to discuss something that they enjoy? Sort of on topic, but I'm quite pleased with my new purchase. I'll be purchasing a Type 32 cavalry sword off of a friend to display between the two Arisakas. The neat part about that piece is it looks like it was actually used. Edited February 17, 2012 by CadenceAndCascade Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynic 336 February 17, 2012 Share February 17, 2012 The real question is why does a topic like this exist, on a forum dedicated to ponies. Just...just stop. You're in the Everfree Forest, the off-topic section of the forum. This thread was made by Bronies who happen to have in interest in weaponry, and if you don't like it, tough. It's alright to have an opinion on something, but when you're just putting down those who support the thing you oppose, that's just unacceptable. Also, nobody forced you to come here. You came to this thread by your own free will, and to do what? Troll and spread propaganda. Unacceptable. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin'HotRarity 182 February 17, 2012 Share February 17, 2012 Just...just stop. You're in the Everfree Forest, the off-topic section of the forum. This thread was made by Bronies who happen to have in interest in weaponry, and if you don't like it, tough. It's alright to have an opinion on something, but when you're just putting down those who support the thing you oppose, that's just unacceptable. Also, nobody forced you to come here. You came to this thread by your own free will, and to do what? Troll and spread propaganda. Unacceptable. Just...just stop. You don't understand something so you label it trolling. I call it standing up for the right thing. S.V.R. Stop. Violent. Recreation, I know it's tuff but let's all try to stop playing violent videogames, violent TV, violent thinking, and just violence in general. Put "SVR" in your signature if you support Stop Violent Recreation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oblivion 20,277 April 11, 2020 Share April 11, 2020 Yes I do! Ignoring the flame wars from alllllllll the way back in 2012 yes I do have a very strong interest in firearms! Not because of the "power" you have or anything else but because what other item can easily protect your family from those willing to do harm, put food on your table during hard times all while deterring Crim without ever having to fire a shot. That being said I feel as if now with COVID19 it's more important than ever for Americans to arm themselves learn safe firearms storage and gun safety as well as "use of force and when to use your firearm in a defensive situation" and be well prepared. However unlikely it is the government is on record saying that they will not have the time or resources to protect you and that it's up to the citizenry to protect themselves. We are in an odd time in the U.S. as of now where even those that previously were very anti gun rights are running out and buying handguns and shot guns. Which is both a positive and a negative. It's a positive because while it is good that people are now "getting it" it's negative in the sense that many people lack the common sense for basic firearms handling and safetey, in this pandemic if you're going to own a firearm that's great no that's awesome! Just please! As a 2A supporter till the day I die please learn how to properly be safe with your new firearms. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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