What are you packing?

[anarch]

Chime in, home defenders and sporting enthusiasts! To avoid controversy, I left out the "guns are bad" choice....

[JVS]

1. LOL

[DS1]

2. My penis, my wits, and experience

In that order :D

[Deja Q]

31. Experience? Need a helping hand with that?

:rofl:

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

52. So... you're flying naked then, huh?

[LeftyMom]

3. I'm old fashioned

My home defense weapon of choice is a sword. :)

[anarch]

6. I need a whole different poll for medieval weaponry

This friend of mine used to live near a survivalist guy who I am pretty sure had a catapult. :scared:

[LeftyMom]

9. I want one!

Well, a trebuchet. It doesn't have to be a really big one...

[ContraBass Black]

44. What kind?

[LeftyMom]

53. For me it's a hand and a halfer

For anybody larger than me (I'm all of 5' 3" if I stand up really straight and fluff my hair a bit) it'd be a short sword. It's not the best quality but the balance isn't too bad.

[Earth_First]

4. A cork pop-gun

[Squatch]

5. S&W 340 PD...

but only when I bowhunt.

[kwassa]

7. Guns Are Bad!

[Wcross]

23. People that mis-use guns are bad. n/t

[kwassa]

36. No! Guns Are Bad!

[Wcross]

43. Yes they are. Thats why when you call 911 they send the cops.

The cops carrying their "bad" guns. I would rather have the "bad" gun in my hands before the crime rather than having to call somebody for help with their 'bad" gun.

[anarch]

45. dammit, people! no fighting about guns in this thread

In this thread, we all like our firearms. And "they" can have 'em when they pry 'em out of our cold, dead hands. Dammit.


(disclaimer: I'd just as soon not be cold and/or dead any time soon, thx.)

[kwassa]

48. I don't like your firearms! Why pollute The Lounge with this crap?

Take it to the gun forum where it belongs.

[anarch]

50. don't worry...keep this up, and it will get moved there

and/or locked

[kwassa]

51. I hope it does get moved. Guns = masculinity issues.

I also think "small penis" when I read the words of gun advocates.

[anarch]

54. nah...I'm almost positive the death rate will remain at 100%

I do apologize if the post offends you, however. Different people find amusement in all kinds of different things....

[kwassa]

56. What is amusing about guns, exactly?

Some of the responses are amusing, of course, that avoid your original topic, and indicate a healthy lack of interest in packing guns.

[anarch]

57. speaking for myself,

I enjoy target shooting, for one thing. I don't hunt (or even eat meat, but let's not get started on that one...), and I don't carry any kind of weapon on a daily basis myself. I am a pacifist. But I do enjoy shooting.

Now, I'll agree that there's nothing amusing about some of the common applications of guns (murder, robbery, war, etc.).


On the other hand: Tesla Death Ray! :D

[Kali]

88. its amusing to blow things away

or blow holes in things. Actually dynamite is much more amusing than bullets. Of course then you have the doubly fun times of using bullets to set off the dynamite....

:evilgrin: :nuke:

[danalytical]

60. You're the one with issues

You can't seem to allow other people their rights, like an overprotective mom preventing her son from playing football with the other kids because it's "too violent". So some people who happen to be Democrats, responsible, productive members of society also happen to be gun owners. If we as a party want to win back males in the south and south-west who usually stand for our issues, then you better let go of the gun banning flag. It pisses some people off when other people think they can decide who gets to have certain rights.

[benEzra]

75. I'm sure that's why a third of women own guns...

Guns = masculinity issues. I also think "small penis" when I read the words of gun advocates.

Sure, that's why a third of women own guns, and why my wife owns a 9mm handgun and a self-loading rifle. Riiiight...

[ScreamingMeemie]

78. I never had a penis so....

:shrug:

[Wcross]

62. I don't respond to sports threads- there is a group for that.

Yet I don't complain when someone posts one in the lounge. I assume you knew what the post was about before you posted. There is no rule that says you HAVE to respond to any post. As with many things in life, you have a choice.

[name not needed]

58. No! Pointless generalities are bad!

[jmowreader]

71. If you'd quit buying those cheap-ass guns you wouldn't say that

[StopTheMorans]

8. bad breath, shitty hair, a rotten temperament, and crooked teeth

what's it to ya? :shrug:

[Ryano42]

10. Honestly I am a pacifist...

But...
Long range:

Sidearm:

Close Encounters:


And I am proud to say they have only inflicted damage on paper and cans! :) And they are empty and locked up! (Safety FIRST)

[anarch]

11. me too!

I do like shooting at stuff, however (non-living stuff, that is). I am a mystery to myself.

[Ryano42]

12. Great thing about a Defender...

The sight of it is enough to stop anyone...and hearing it being cocked is all you really have to do... (know from experience) :( Diffused a scary situation...

[Wcross]

22. Your selections are almost the same as mine.

M1a, check.
1911, check. (although I have a Kimber pro-carry)
12 guage. Check. (I have a Benneli m3)

Good choices.

[Ryano42]

32. I shot the M-14 in competition...

as a teen. Sweet, but the Garand was the best balanced in the standing position. That was the time I realized that the NRA had NOTHING to do with shooting. It took my Dad a lot longer and it distanced us. I rebelled against him making me into a competitive shooter.

He taught gun safety classes and that was how I convinced him that owning a weapon is serious and not just a right; it had to be privelige, earned and achieved. :)

He agrees now...but he is still a life member. :(

(He thinks Heston is a tool! :P)

[Wcross]

46. I shot the real deal m14 in the Marine corps years ago.

My unit had a few in the armory and I had a couple of opportunity's to fire it- full auto. Unless you were prone a full auto m14 is worthless after the first three rounds. (unless you are duck hunting)
Don't ask my opinion of the m-16 (POS).

[Ryano42]

49. How did it go...

Thow the M1 in the mud...pick it up...fire it.

Thow the M-14 in the mud...pick it up...wipe it off...fire it.

THINK of mud...M-16 jams! :grr: And we STILL use it.

[flvegan]

29. Damn close to mine, too

.22 Remington, semi auto w/scope

.45 Colt Officer's Compact

12 gauge (Mossberg, pistol grip)

I don't even believe in violence. I also believe in not being a statistic nor a victim.

[F.Gordon]

13. Tesla Death Ray

Had a bad experience once though. Safety was off... I farted.. took out 10 city blocks.

Remember kids.... safety first!!
:hi:

[Ryano42]

17. Absolutely

Take the Death Ray safety classes offered by NDRA...very important.

Don't EVER join the NDRA though...just a right wing evil "Owning Death Rays is a right, not a privelige" wackos...they only tell you how to think and who to vote for.

Hmm...sounds familiar... :freak:

[Heidi]

14. Swiss Army knife. (nt)

[anarch]

15. I stopped carrying mine, 'cause I have to go through a metal detector

at work, and it was frowned upon. I never realized how much I used that thing until I didn't have it in my pocket! x(

[wildhorses]

27. me too!!!

Redheads Unite:hi:

[undeterred]

16. My feminine wiles.

:shrug:

[anarch]

18. Dear God! A weapon even more powerful than the Tesla Death Ray!

:P

[Ryano42]

20. The Deadliest...

and most irresistable... :loveya:

[ZombieNixon]

19. A sword. With a battery pack.

Delivers a massive electric shock on contact. :evilgrin:

[Callalily]

21. I've been a little stressed

out lately, so I'd strongly urge caution around me because this is what I'm packin'

[Deep13]

24. An actual, working light saber.

Really. No shit. I mean it. For real.

Actually not 'packing', but I have the following.

Single-six, stainless, 6.5" target barrel, moveable sights. Old style single-action revolver with modern safety features and Hogue rubber grip, 0.22LR/WMR.

Berretta 84F Cheetah, nickle plated with walnut grips, 13-rd magazines, 0.380. I suppose if I ever had to 'pack', it would be that.

Ruger P-95, polymer grip, 9mm Para., AWB-era magazines. Spongy recoil spring. Impulse buy because it was cheap. Probably not the smartest thing I ever did.

S&W 686, 7-shot, 4" barrel, stainless, 0.357 Mag./0.38 Sp. Hand cannon, modern double-action revolver. Find it hard to control with 0.357. Plus, that round is so fast that it is not a good choice for home defense. Not only will you be deafened by the noise, but the round might go right through the wall and kill your neighbor. I bought it because I was sick of cleaning the automatics and hunting around for all the ejected cases.

Ruger 10/22 Deluxe Sporter, walnut checkered stock, fire sights. 10 rd. rotary magazine that is flush with the stock. Accurate and reliable, but a bear to clean. 0.22LR, automatic.

Winchester 9422 Legacy. Lever action 0.22S/L/LR I saw it used and bought it on impulse. Lever action is cleaner and shoots a wider variety of cartridges than the fincky 10/22 auto. 22" barrel, aperature sight, checkered walnut stock and fore end. Pistol grip.

Marlin 1894C. Side ejection, lever action 0.357 carbine. 18.5" barrel. Carbine adds 200 fps over revolver speed.

[rbnyc]

25. A few extra pounds.

:(

And a squirt gun for the cats!

[ContraBass Black]

26. Nerf Arsenal:

1 Maverick



2 AirTech 3000's



1 Rapid Fire-20



:evilgrin:

[Ryano42]

28. GOOD GAWD!

That is impressive...a foam zone of NerF DeaF surrounds and protects you!!!
:evilgrin:

[Deja Q]

30. Only my mamoth love gun. But it's already been titled by its proper name.

[EstimatedProphet]

33. Too many to count here

and several different categories in your poll. 2 pistols, 2 shotguns, 4 rifles, plus 30+ knives and swords.

[anarch]

34. sounds like you need a Tesla Death Ray...to round out the collection

Here's some schematics:

[EstimatedProphet]

35. That would be cool!

[benEzra]

37. Could only select one option

but I'd have to choose semiauto handgun and semiauto carbine:



Ruger mini-14 Ranch Rifle and Smith & Wesson 3913 LadySmith. :)

[Left Is Write]

38. Sandwiches.

[anarch]

39. good idea

I would also like some Ritz crackers, and a thermos full of soup.

[Left Is Write]

41. Makes sense. Consider it done. And an extra thermos with coffee.

[Ryano42]

40. Nummm

:9

[DanCa]

42. My marine band harmonica (nt)

[LynneSin]

47. I stunned people with this comment about folks who want automatic rifles

I told the group (all guys, I was the only gal) "You have to wonder just how small their penis is to actually feel they need to own an automatic weapon"

[In_The_Wind]

55. I have a carrying permit.

Currently I only have one handgun on my permit My ex decided he wanted the 38 when we split everything. I don't miss it because it had a bit of a kick.

[Lilith Velkor]

59. A combat dachshund

None dare approach my sanctuary, for he will surely lick your face right off.

[Wcross]

65. These are my attack dogs.....

Moe,Curly & Larry. Curly will run into the woods if any humans approach the house. Larry and Moe will put up a good front.

[Lilith Velkor]

80. That breed is still legal?!

Golden retrievers. Kee-Rist. :scared:

[Redstone]

61. Don't we have a Gungeon for this crap?

No fucking guns in the Lounge, OK? This is supposed to be a place to relax and enjoy life.

Redstone

[Wcross]

64. WTF?

There are no guns. People are merely talking about guns.
If aren't comfortable with guns or people talking about guns I suggest you look at a different thread. If you want to run the lounge become a moderator. If you want to control guns,good luck.

[danalytical]

67. So then go outside and frolic

You don't have to read this thread. I think a little more affection for the gun owners in this country would help the Democratic party immensely.

[aclog]

63. 20" iDick

bite me

[TallahasseeGrannie]

66. 52 DD

[liberaltrucker]

72. Now, THAT'S a WMD

Gotta call Homeland Security:rofl:

[TallahasseeGrannie]

73. I used to be able to shoot with 'em

but they are just sports models now.

[hyphenate]

68. I chose the death ray

butit's really a phaser.

[hyphenate]

69. An atlatl might be nice too!

:rofl:

[liberaltrucker]

70. Glock 9mm

I thought you meant "something else", though:blush:

[Redneck Socialist]

74. Jarts

:hide:

(Gungeonites will get the reference)

[AntiCoup2K4]

76. MX Missile

I bought it when Reagan was cranking 'em out like hotcakes and the NRA wackos were arguing that the 2nd Ammendment applied to ANY arms.

After 25 fucking days of rain, I think the silo's flooded though. Sure hope the control panel doesn't short out and launch that motherfucker.

[Gold Metal Flake]

77. One of these...

Taurus PT92

[sendero]

79. Glock 22c....

.... among others :)

[madrchsod]

81. a two year old boxer that will

tear your throat out....she`s just a big baby.....

[mwooldri]

82. A Samsung VI660

When in range it packs a mighty punch. All I need to hit is the 9 key, the 1 key twice and then the "OK" key.

I then get a squad of artillery on my doorstep in a few minutes.

[Fox Mulder]

83. A 6" boner.

Yes...a six inch boning knife...used to trim poultry and meat from the bone...

What'd you think I was talking about?

[wiley]

84. Is that a German or French 6 incher?

[Fox Mulder]

85. You know...

I have no idea.

It's a generic boner, I guess. :shrug:

[Endangered Specie]

86. Where are all the mil-surp people?

(not mine, but Id sure love to have one, or two, or .......) ;)

[Kali]

87. revolver

and old S&W .38 special

Any way to tell what year it was made?

[GrpCaptMandrake]

89. Is this a serious query?

If so, for home defense, where's the .410 Snake Charmer? Breech loading single shot. Short barrel. Hellacious wallop. Little rish of wall penetration. Deadly force point blank. (Most shootings take place w/in three feet.

Guns aren't safe, by definition. But guns kept for home def. vary in their potential for unintended lethality.