If you found a gun on the street

**rparmar** · 01-30-2010, 09:54 AM

Originally posted by Damn Brit

Where are you going to find a snake in Ireland Robin? Saint Patrick got rid of them a long time ago.

It would be about as common as a gun on the ground. That was my point. :-)

alohadave · 01-31-2010, 07:17 PM

I find it fascinating how most people who are not from the US or don't live here think that the majority of Americans own and carry guns everywhere we go.

Gun ownership is a tiny minority of people and most of us have never seen a gun in real life, let alone held or fired one.

Gooshin · 01-31-2010, 08:04 PM

Originally posted by alohadave

I find it fascinating how most people who are not from the US or don't live here think that the majority of Americans own and carry guns everywhere we go.

Gun ownership is a tiny minority of people and most of us have never seen a gun in real life, let alone held or fired one.

sterotypes come from somewehre..

Steinback · 02-01-2010, 01:10 AM

Well, imagine what your view of American gun ownership would be if it was based on a combination of Hollywood action movies and Westerns with the occasional foreign news story about workplace, gang, school or vigilante shootings in the US thrown in and you'll have a pretty good idea of where the stereotype comes from. TV shows don't help either; Miami Vice, Law & Order and CSI don't exactly paint a picture of a gun free America.

JnM_in_VT · 02-01-2010, 02:29 PM

Originally posted by alohadave

I find it fascinating how most people who are not from the US or don't live here think that the majority of Americans own and carry guns everywhere we go.

Gun ownership is a tiny minority of people and most of us have never seen a gun in real life, let alone held or fired one.

From your perspective that may be true. But mine is that almost everyone I know has at least a few guns, and a good number of those people actually carry them with them at all times. And in case you're wondering, these people are not law enforcement, PI's, or security people. These are just average, normal, everyday people.

Steady52 · 02-01-2010, 02:44 PM

I have to agree. Most people I know own multiple firearms and many of them (non-law enforcement) carry on a daily basis and think nothing of it.

Parallax · 02-01-2010, 03:02 PM

Originally posted by alohadave

I find it fascinating how most people who are not from the US or don't live here think that the majority of Americans own and carry guns everywhere we go.

Gun ownership is a tiny minority of people and most of us have never seen a gun in real life, let alone held or fired one.

Gun Control

1993-94
49% of households had guns 31% of adults owned guns.
Hardly a "tiny minority" and it has gone up since then. I went up very sharply starting on the morning of Nov 5, 2008.

footy · 02-02-2010, 03:45 PM

I have to agree with alohadave, the impression I get is that everyone of the majority of people in the US own or can access a guns fairly easily.

The media have a lot to do with what people hear and see. I understand news is news but they seem to give some of these boneheads to much free publicity when someone is shot or killed.

I think they should trade the guns in and shoot with a "Pentax", much nicer result!

JnM_in_VT · 02-16-2010, 06:52 AM

Originally posted by Jodokast96

Yeah, I guess match grade .22's just don't exist, especially with heavy suppressed barrels.

Calibers: .22 LR Barrel: Ruger M77/22 w/integral Tac-Ops suppressor Barrel Length: 17" (432mm) Twist: RH 1:14" Empty Weight: 7 lbs (3.18 kg) w/scope Overall Length: 37" (940mm) Magazine: Internal, 10 Round detachable rotary box magazine Trigger: Standard ruger, set to 3 lbs Stock: Tac-Ops modified ruger Finish: Green-T Price: Contact Tac-Ops for pricing

Israeli Ruger 10/22 Suppressed Sniper Rifle

.22 caliber gun porn...

View Poll Results: If you find a gun on the street.. you
Leave it alone, call the cops	87	85.29%
Pocket it, it may come in handy	10	9.80%
Pocket it, try to pawn it	1	0.98%
Not wanting to deal with cops/question, you dispose of it yourself.	4	3.92%
Voters: 102. You may not vote on this poll

02-02-2010, 03:45 PM	#68
footy Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Geelong, OZ Photos: Albums Posts: 11	Gun Control I have to agree with alohadave, the impression I get is that everyone of the majority of people in the US own or can access a guns fairly easily. The media have a lot to do with what people hear and see. I understand news is news but they seem to give some of these boneheads to much free publicity when someone is shot or killed. I think they should trade the guns in and shoot with a "Pentax", much nicer result!

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01-30-2010, 09:54 AM	#61
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,819	Originally posted by Damn Brit Where are you going to find a snake in Ireland Robin? Saint Patrick got rid of them a long time ago. It would be about as common as a gun on the ground. That was my point. :-)

01-31-2010, 07:17 PM	#62
alohadave Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Quincy, MA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,024	I find it fascinating how most people who are not from the US or don't live here think that the majority of Americans own and carry guns everywhere we go. Gun ownership is a tiny minority of people and most of us have never seen a gun in real life, let alone held or fired one.

01-31-2010, 08:04 PM	#63
Gooshin Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, the one in Canada. Posts: 5,610 Original Poster	Originally posted by alohadave I find it fascinating how most people who are not from the US or don't live here think that the majority of Americans own and carry guns everywhere we go. Gun ownership is a tiny minority of people and most of us have never seen a gun in real life, let alone held or fired one. sterotypes come from somewehre..

02-01-2010, 01:10 AM	#64
Steinback Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GTA, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,673	Well, imagine what your view of American gun ownership would be if it was based on a combination of Hollywood action movies and Westerns with the occasional foreign news story about workplace, gang, school or vigilante shootings in the US thrown in and you'll have a pretty good idea of where the stereotype comes from. TV shows don't help either; Miami Vice, Law & Order and CSI don't exactly paint a picture of a gun free America.

02-01-2010, 02:29 PM	#65
JnM_in_VT Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 60	Originally posted by alohadave I find it fascinating how most people who are not from the US or don't live here think that the majority of Americans own and carry guns everywhere we go. Gun ownership is a tiny minority of people and most of us have never seen a gun in real life, let alone held or fired one. From your perspective that may be true. But mine is that almost everyone I know has at least a few guns, and a good number of those people actually carry them with them at all times. And in case you're wondering, these people are not law enforcement, PI's, or security people. These are just average, normal, everyday people.

02-01-2010, 02:44 PM	#66
Steady52 Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 18	I have to agree. Most people I know own multiple firearms and many of them (non-law enforcement) carry on a daily basis and think nothing of it.

02-01-2010, 03:02 PM	#67
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by alohadave I find it fascinating how most people who are not from the US or don't live here think that the majority of Americans own and carry guns everywhere we go. Gun ownership is a tiny minority of people and most of us have never seen a gun in real life, let alone held or fired one. Gun Control 1993-94 49% of households had guns 31% of adults owned guns. Hardly a "tiny minority" and it has gone up since then. I went up very sharply starting on the morning of Nov 5, 2008.

02-16-2010, 06:52 AM	#69
JnM_in_VT Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 60	Originally posted by Jodokast96 Yeah, I guess match grade .22's just don't exist, especially with heavy suppressed barrels. Calibers: .22 LR Barrel: Ruger M77/22 w/integral Tac-Ops suppressor Barrel Length: 17" (432mm) Twist: RH 1:14" Empty Weight: 7 lbs (3.18 kg) w/scope Overall Length: 37" (940mm) Magazine: Internal, 10 Round detachable rotary box magazine Trigger: Standard ruger, set to 3 lbs Stock: Tac-Ops modified ruger Finish: Green-T Price: Contact Tac-Ops for pricing Israeli Ruger 10/22 Suppressed Sniper Rifle .22 caliber gun porn...