Poll of the Day > What do you say to someone who says a gun...

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...should take precedence over other high-value items you intend to buy because you need something to protect all that other expensive shit you're going to buy later?

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"Okay"

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You're an idiot. Buy the gun later if you "must have it." You already have enough guns now, spend the money on things your family needs. The gun isn't going to provide any benefit for the family but groceries will

I have a cousin (by marriage) that I have had this talk with more than once. If he doesn't buy the gun, he will buy more beer than usual because he "earned it." The 5 DWIs would say he hasn't

Solid Sonic posted...

What do you say to someone who says a gun should take precedence over other high-value items you intend to buy because you need something to protect all that other expensive shit you're going to buy later?

Preferably nothing, I try not to get into arguments with idiots.

CTLM posted...

You're an idiot. Buy the gun later if you "must have it." You already have enough guns now, spend the money on things your family needs.

The premise works on the assumption you do not have arms to begin with, try again.

The argument is like getting any insurance; if you haven't got it then you should get it before you need it.
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Kyuubi4269 posted...

The premise works on the assumption you do not have arms to begin with, try again.

The argument is like getting any insurance; if you haven't got it then you should get it before you need it.

Give them the local crime rates. Better?

It's a logically sound statement. Consider and thank for the advice.

73 years old, disciple-level martial artist, never felt I needed to carry a gun for protection. I enjoy target shooting, used to do fancy gun work- fast draw, trick shot, gun spinning, etc. I like guns, I'm proficient as a pistolera, just don't need to carry one.

So if protecting your other stuff is the justification for buying a gun, it seems a pretty weak argument to me. Just something else to get stolen. Or, if you carry it and aren't extremely well trained in both law and shooting skills and safety, something to get in a lot of trouble with.

A gun is not a magic wand, like it seems on TV, it's a tool for poking holes in things, period.

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You're 73 and on GameFAQs...?

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Solid Sonic posted...

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You're 73 and on GameFAQs...?

Built my first simple video game for oscilloscope display in 1961.

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A gun should be used for self defense

for valuables Id rather just get them insured, especially since a robbery is most likely to take place when you arent home

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dancer62 posted...

Built my first simple video game for oscilloscope display in 1961.

That's...pretty cool, actually.

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How can you buy high valued items if you keep buying guns to protect said future items hmmm?

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Look at that big shiny black Koch

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Well, here in California we have a waiting period for a gun anyway, so you can buy the other stuff while youre waiting.

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