What's Normal? - Do you own a firearm? (1 Viewer)

[SWC]

i grew up hunting small game deer and birds so I have a 30 06 a 22 and two shotguns take that to the bank brohans

Brohan, I would actually recommend not taking that to the bank.

well played brohan well played take that to the bank

 

[beer 30]

It depends on whether we're talking about fast zombies or slow zombies here. If slow zombies I'd want a shotgun just to easily clear out and pushback (if you miss the headshot) zombies that get in close. If fast zombies then yes you're going to need to mow down a bunch quickly.

Slow or fast, given an apocalypse type event, there will be a lot of them. Carrying 6 magazines + one in the weapon gives you 210 rounds. Packing a shotgun, you're toting around bags full of shells? How would you carry a comparable amount of shotgun shells? Yes, 00 buck has the potential to clear a path but I still think you're better off with 5.56 or 7.62. You also have the ability to create distance with a rifle as opposed to a shotgun where you have to be fairly close to be effective.

I'm not against slinging a shotgun on my back but as my primary, give me a semi-auto rifle all day every day when it comes to zombies.

 

[-OZ-]

It depends on whether we're talking about fast zombies or slow zombies here. If slow zombies I'd want a shotgun just to easily clear out and pushback (if you miss the headshot) zombies that get in close. If fast zombies then yes you're going to need to mow down a bunch quickly.

Slow or fast, given an apocalypse type event, there will be a lot of them. Carrying 6 magazines + one in the weapon gives you 210 rounds. Packing a shotgun, you're toting around bags full of shells? How would you carry a comparable amount of shotgun shells? Yes, 00 buck has the potential to clear a path but I still think you're better off with 5.56 or 7.62. You also have the ability to create distance with a rifle as opposed to a shotgun where you have to be fairly close to be effective.

I'm not against slinging a shotgun on my back but as my primary, give me a semi-auto rifle all day every day when it comes to zombies.

See, that’s the benefit of a sword. No need to reload. Just train like a
Or, Be like Ryan

 

[beer 30]

It depends on whether we're talking about fast zombies or slow zombies here. If slow zombies I'd want a shotgun just to easily clear out and pushback (if you miss the headshot) zombies that get in close. If fast zombies then yes you're going to need to mow down a bunch quickly.

Slow or fast, given an apocalypse type event, there will be a lot of them. Carrying 6 magazines + one in the weapon gives you 210 rounds. Packing a shotgun, you're toting around bags full of shells? How would you carry a comparable amount of shotgun shells? Yes, 00 buck has the potential to clear a path but I still think you're better off with 5.56 or 7.62. You also have the ability to create distance with a rifle as opposed to a shotgun where you have to be fairly close to be effective.

I'm not against slinging a shotgun on my back but as my primary, give me a semi-auto rifle all day every day when it comes to zombies.

See, that’s the benefit of a sword. No need to reload. Just train like a
Or, Be like Ryan

Again with the close in work. You people are just asking to get bit. Rifles create distance, say it with me...rifles...create...distance. This is a good thing. The further you are away from the threat, the less chance said threat has the opportunity to eat you. That is a bad thing in a zombie apocalypse.

Swords are fine for back up weapons but I'll happily bebop along from 300 yards out picking off fast or slow zombies from the safety of whatever I am currently in. You go be the ninja and I'll watch the festivities through my scope.

 

[FreeBaGeL]

It depends on whether we're talking about fast zombies or slow zombies here. If slow zombies I'd want a shotgun just to easily clear out and pushback (if you miss the headshot) zombies that get in close. If fast zombies then yes you're going to need to mow down a bunch quickly.

Slow or fast, given an apocalypse type event, there will be a lot of them. Carrying 6 magazines + one in the weapon gives you 210 rounds. Packing a shotgun, you're toting around bags full of shells? How would you carry a comparable amount of shotgun shells? Yes, 00 buck has the potential to clear a path but I still think you're better off with 5.56 or 7.62. You also have the ability to create distance with a rifle as opposed to a shotgun where you have to be fairly close to be effective.

I'm not against slinging a shotgun on my back but as my primary, give me a semi-auto rifle all day every day when it comes to zombies.

See, that’s the benefit of a sword. No need to reload. Just train like a
Or, Be like Ryan

Again with the close in work. You people are just asking to get bit. Rifles create distance, say it with me...rifles...create...distance. This is a good thing. The further you are away from the threat, the less chance said threat has the opportunity to eat you. That is a bad thing in a zombie apocalypse.

Swords are fine for back up weapons but I'll happily bebop along from 300 yards out picking off fast or slow zombies from the safety of whatever I am currently in. You go be the ninja and I'll watch the festivities through my scope.

If there are 1000 zombies coming at you it doesn't matter whether you have an assault rifle or a shotgun or a sword, you're not going to kill them all. And remember only headshots stop them, and from my extensive research on the subject most zombies are going to walk right through AR rounds shot at a distance with barely a flinch.

The name of the game here is moving away from them, and having an easy/fast way to clear any off of you and create some space when some get close.

The saddest thing about this conversation is whomever is right will never get to say "I told you so" because the other one of us will be dead. Or undead.

 

[Dezbelief]

Used to have a handgun. Had a period several years ago with some pretty serious depression, and found myself thinking about “it.” Sold the gun and won’t get another one.

Much love brother, if you haven't please share your struggles with those you love. I lost someone close in that manner and never knew his struggles until afterwards.

 

[beer 30]

It depends on whether we're talking about fast zombies or slow zombies here. If slow zombies I'd want a shotgun just to easily clear out and pushback (if you miss the headshot) zombies that get in close. If fast zombies then yes you're going to need to mow down a bunch quickly.

Slow or fast, given an apocalypse type event, there will be a lot of them. Carrying 6 magazines + one in the weapon gives you 210 rounds. Packing a shotgun, you're toting around bags full of shells? How would you carry a comparable amount of shotgun shells? Yes, 00 buck has the potential to clear a path but I still think you're better off with 5.56 or 7.62. You also have the ability to create distance with a rifle as opposed to a shotgun where you have to be fairly close to be effective.

I'm not against slinging a shotgun on my back but as my primary, give me a semi-auto rifle all day every day when it comes to zombies.

See, that’s the benefit of a sword. No need to reload. Just train like a
Or, Be like Ryan

Again with the close in work. You people are just asking to get bit. Rifles create distance, say it with me...rifles...create...distance. This is a good thing. The further you are away from the threat, the less chance said threat has the opportunity to eat you. That is a bad thing in a zombie apocalypse.

Swords are fine for back up weapons but I'll happily bebop along from 300 yards out picking off fast or slow zombies from the safety of whatever I am currently in. You go be the ninja and I'll watch the festivities through my scope.

If there are 1000 zombies coming at you it doesn't matter whether you have an assault rifle or a shotgun or a sword, you're not going to kill them all. And remember only headshots stop them, and from my extensive research on the subject most zombies are going to walk right through AR rounds shot at a distance with barely a flinch.

The name of the game here is moving away from them, and having an easy/fast way to clear any off of you and create some space when some get close.

The saddest thing about this conversation is whomever is right will never get to say "I told you so" because the other one of us will be dead. Or undead.

"The name of the game here is moving away from them" YES!!!! Create distance!!!!

You could have an I told you so moment theoretically. Whoever is right has the opportunity to blow the brains out of whoever is wrong. I'd say that's the ultimate I told you so.

 

[Terminalxylem]

Poll results were about what I would expect. No interest personally

Definitely varies culturally and demographically.

Poll results are pretty surprising to me. Of the people I know, I would say it's pretty much the inverse of the results from this poll.

Given the political leanings of this board, it makes sense. But the “yes” percentage almost perfectly matches the percentage in the US who own a gun (Households with a gun is a bit higher).

You tend to associate with people who have shared values. Of my extended circle of friends (maybe 20 people) only one has a gun (that I’m aware of).

 

[Terminalxylem]

kinda surprised at the results of this pole

You don't need one until you do.
If something crazy happens at my home, I'm not waiting around for someone else to come help me.

While what you say is true, there are also times when you not only don’t need one, you shouldn’t want one either.

 

[BobbyLayne]

own long guns, do not possess them *(yeah NYC)

.22, 30-30, 30-06 and shotgun are with my brother in west Michigan where we'll likely retire in a few years

have never owned a handgun but earned a pistol marksmanship ribbon when I served; doubt I'll get a CCP but will likely purchase a 9mm when I move back to Reformlandia

 

[jwb]

Used to have a handgun. Had a period several years ago with some pretty serious depression, and found myself thinking about “it.” Sold the gun and won’t get another one.

Much love brother, if you haven't please share your struggles with those you love. I lost someone close in that manner and never knew his struggles until afterwards.

I have a good friend who looked at my guns and said "yea, not for me... I'm afraid of myself". He gets pretty depressed at times. I check in with him a lot - happy to say he's been better the last two years.

 

[jwb]

Poll results were about what I would expect. No interest personally

Definitely varies culturally and demographically.

Poll results are pretty surprising to me. Of the people I know, I would say it's pretty much the inverse of the results from this poll.

Given the political leanings of this board, it makes sense. But the “yes” percentage almost perfectly matches the percentage in the US who own a gun (Households with a gun is a bit higher).

You tend to associate with people who have shared values. Of my extended circle of friends (maybe 20 people) only one has a gun (that I’m aware of).

That's me. I lean pretty left on most things but I do like guns.

 

[Tecumseh]

Used to have a handgun. Had a period several years ago with some pretty serious depression, and found myself thinking about “it.” Sold the gun and won’t get another one.

Much love brother, if you haven't please share your struggles with those you love. I lost someone close in that manner and never knew his struggles until afterwards.

I have a good friend who looked at my guns and said "yea, not for me... I'm afraid of myself". He gets pretty depressed at times. I check in with him a lot - happy to say he's been better the last two years.

Appreciate the thoughts. That was several years ago, and things are much, much better now.

 

[Grahamburn]

We got one to protect our five children, but ended up getting rid of it… To protect our four children.

 

[BassNBrew]

We got one to protect our five children, but ended up getting rid of it… To protect our four children.

I hope this is a joke, if not I'm so sorry for your loss.

 

[simey]

I have two handguns. I have a 9mm compact and a .380. I bought the 9mm many years ago, but I decided I wanted something even smaller, and so I bought the .380 about 6 or 7 years ago. I carry it when I hike.

 

[Grahamburn]

We got one to protect our five children, but ended up getting rid of it… To protect our four children.

I hope this is a joke, if not I'm so sorry for your loss.

It was.

 

[MAC_32]

No and right or wrong until after there's tangibly reason to it isn't something I'm going to think about.

 

[The Commish]

nope....far more skilled with my Louisville Slugger...

 

[Cowboysfan8]

Yeah, but it's the .22 I got when I was like 13 or something. I voted yes, but I don't think that really counts.

Seriously lol?

Shoot someone with it and ask them if it counts

 

[Cowboysfan8]

Haven’t felt the need and the wife doesn’t want one in the house. My oldest boys have learned to shoot and I’ll take the youngest ones before too long.

I do have a bow and arrow along with a couple machetes and axes

We’ve been thinking about getting into bows. Reusable ammo and I can do it in my back yard. Seems like a no brainer.

Do it.
Been shooting and hunting with bows for over 30 years. Had my granddaughter (7) shooting her Moms old bow from when she was a kid a few weeks ago. I’m going to get her a better setup she loves it

 

[Manster]

My buddies and I all took hunters safety at 10, or 11.....in Oregon legal age to hunt big game is 12......so yea, I have guns. Hell, we used to keep our shotguns in our trucks parked at school so we could go pheasant hunting after school
So glad I grew up in a rural area where our calendar year revolved around deer season, steelhead fishing, etc.

 

[Manster]

own long guns, do not possess them *(yeah NYC)

.22, 30-30, 30-06 and shotgun are with my brother in west Michigan where we'll likely retire in a few years

have never owned a handgun but earned a pistol marksmanship ribbon when I served; doubt I'll get a CCP but will likely purchase a 9mm when I move back to Reformlandia

Sounds like reason #37 not to live in NYC

 

[Manster]

About 2 to 1 for not owning a gun.

I assume those who don't own guns, and never will, are city dwelling, and left leaning.

Be interesting to know where in the country folks are located. I feel like in the wide open west people enjoy their firearms......I mean even if you live in Portland you can be in the sticks pretty quick........actually, I take that back......we are overpopulated out here. It sucks! Don't move here......you won't like it. Buncha gun nuts

 

[MAC_32]

About 2 to 1 for not owning a gun.

I assume those who don't own guns, and never will, are city dwelling, and left leaning.

Be interesting to know where in the country folks are located. I feel like in the wide open west people enjoy their firearms......I mean even if you live in Portland you can be in the sticks pretty quick........actually, I take that back......we are overpopulated out here. It sucks! Don't move here......you won't like it. Buncha gun nuts

Cleveland suburbs, no guns and we are about as middle as it gets- right leaning principles but not of the 2023 iteration. Vehicle theft/break-in's are an issue (lock your car, people!), but not houses. While there are isolated homicides around here every one I'm aware of was targeted. Gotta go a few miles down the hill to run into random violence.

 

[bigbottom]

About 2 to 1 for not owning a gun.

I assume those who don't own guns, and never will, are city dwelling, and left leaning.

Be interesting to know where in the country folks are located. I feel like in the wide open west people enjoy their firearms......I mean even if you live in Portland you can be in the sticks pretty quick........actually, I take that back......we are overpopulated out here. It sucks! Don't move here......you won't like it. Buncha gun nuts

Yeah, I know a few OreGUNians.

 

[rockaction]

While we're on the culture game, I just saw a truck driving by with a huge front window banner that said "GET ****ED," only it had a thumbs up instead of the "U" in GET ****ED. He had a rack in the back.

I can't figure out whether or not I was outstanding or what I should do.

These are the people that just absolutely need a gun, just in case.

 

[rockaction]

EVERYBODY CAN GET ****ED

I NEED A GUN, DON'T YOU KNOW?

 

[rockaction]

And that isn't a real betrayal of my stance on the constitutionality of guns. I really don't know what to believe. But I sure as hell know I don't want a guy broadcasting that sentiment to the world -- because of all that it entails about decency and restraint -- to be a gun owner.

 

[Zow]

Nope. I always figured the odds of me doing something negligent or accidental with it were greater than the utility of the rare circumstance of where I may need it.

I think only twice in my life have I been in situations where I wished I had a firearm and in both circumstances, in hindsight, there is a real possibility my possession would have made at least one of the situations worse.

 

[The Commish]

About 2 to 1 for not owning a gun.

I assume those who don't own guns, and never will, are city dwelling, and left leaning.

Be interesting to know where in the country folks are located. I feel like in the wide open west people enjoy their firearms......I mean even if you live in Portland you can be in the sticks pretty quick........actually, I take that back......we are overpopulated out here. It sucks! Don't move here......you won't like it. Buncha gun nuts

I live in Florida where it's legal to shoot someone if they throw popcorn on you in a movie theater and you can convince your "peers" that you were fearful for your life as a result. I've never even considered buying a gun

 

[Cowboysfan8]

Nope. I always figured the odds of me doing something negligent or accidental with it were greater than the utility of the rare circumstance of where I may need it.

I think only twice in my life have I been in situations where I wished I had a firearm and in both circumstances, in hindsight, there is a real possibility my possession would have made at least one of the situations worse.

I’ve never thought about whether I “need” guns or not. I just “want” and “enjoy” them

 

[Zow]

Nope. I always figured the odds of me doing something negligent or accidental with it were greater than the utility of the rare circumstance of where I may need it.

I think only twice in my life have I been in situations where I wished I had a firearm and in both circumstances, in hindsight, there is a real possibility my possession would have made at least one of the situations worse.

I’ve never thought about whether I “need” guns or not. I just “want” and “enjoy” them

I got nothing against guns* and recreational shooting - just not my thing. So, I've never thought about wanting them or enjoying them.


*I'd prefer they not be used to shoot up schools and the like...

 

[Rustoleum]

I’m a yes only because I won a Ruger 10/22 in a raffle that benefitted sending kids to conservation camp.

 

[TheAristocrat]

Never owned a gun. Never really thought about it either. I did love shooting the clips off of other Boy Scouts targets with bb guns. That was hilarious at the time.

 

[Manster]

About 2 to 1 for not owning a gun.

I assume those who don't own guns, and never will, are city dwelling, and left leaning.

Be interesting to know where in the country folks are located. I feel like in the wide open west people enjoy their firearms......I mean even if you live in Portland you can be in the sticks pretty quick........actually, I take that back......we are overpopulated out here. It sucks! Don't move here......you won't like it. Buncha gun nuts

I live in Florida where it's legal to shoot someone if they throw popcorn on you in a movie theater and you can convince your "peers" that you were fearful for your life as a result. I've never even considered buying a gun

Yea this is a sad story.......I only know what I read in an article, but it sounds like the shooter should've been prosecuted.

It's tough being a responsible gun owner. Some day only the government, and bad guys will have em......too many dipshits out there.

 

[The Commish]

About 2 to 1 for not owning a gun.

I assume those who don't own guns, and never will, are city dwelling, and left leaning.

Be interesting to know where in the country folks are located. I feel like in the wide open west people enjoy their firearms......I mean even if you live in Portland you can be in the sticks pretty quick........actually, I take that back......we are overpopulated out here. It sucks! Don't move here......you won't like it. Buncha gun nuts

I live in Florida where it's legal to shoot someone if they throw popcorn on you in a movie theater and you can convince your "peers" that you were fearful for your life as a result. I've never even considered buying a gun

Yea this is a sad story.......I only know what I read in an article, but it sounds like the shooter should've been prosecuted.

It's tough being a responsible gun owner. Some day only the government, and bad guys will have em......too many dipshits out there.

It's not really a commentary on guns. It's a commentary on the "laws" that are in place (or not). No, he shouldn't have been prosecuted...the law doesn't require it. States like mine allow for gun owners to get bad reps with their poorly written laws. Almost all of them are written without the concept of personal responsibility as a key tenet.

 

[Manster]

About 2 to 1 for not owning a gun.

I assume those who don't own guns, and never will, are city dwelling, and left leaning.

Be interesting to know where in the country folks are located. I feel like in the wide open west people enjoy their firearms......I mean even if you live in Portland you can be in the sticks pretty quick........actually, I take that back......we are overpopulated out here. It sucks! Don't move here......you won't like it. Buncha gun nuts

I live in Florida where it's legal to shoot someone if they throw popcorn on you in a movie theater and you can convince your "peers" that you were fearful for your life as a result. I've never even considered buying a gun

Yea this is a sad story.......I only know what I read in an article, but it sounds like the shooter should've been prosecuted.

It's tough being a responsible gun owner. Some day only the government, and bad guys will have em......too many dipshits out there.

It's not really a commentary on guns. It's a commentary on the "laws" that are in place (or not). No, he shouldn't have been prosecuted...the law doesn't require it. States like mine allow for gun owners to get bad reps with their poorly written laws. Almost all of them are written without the concept of personal responsibility as a key tenet.

Personal responsibility? In this country? That's funny.

 

[foxco]

NY Suburbs, no gun, but my street has like 14 cops living on it, very little crime. I've been deer hunting a buncha times, firing range a few, no problem with the 2nd Amendment, certainly support background checks though, so I guess "responsible" gun control is what I'm for? A buddy of mind put that bumper sticker on his car ("I support responsible gun control") and he and his daughter were ran off the road on the Garden State Parkway by a pickup where the passenger rolled down his window and screamed "**** your gun control!" He took the bumper sticker off, daughter went to therapy after thinking she was gonna die. You'd think the guys in the pickup who run people off the road if they don't like a bumper sticker should have neither guns or a drivers license.

 

[tonysmiles]

Have my CCP and own a Glock 17. Looking to buy something smaller and a shoulder harness when open carry goes into effect if I travel into the Florida Urban jungles. I do not carry in suburbia where I live. My community now is locked in discussion if they should allow open carry at our Community Pool. I am absolutely flabbergasted they are discussing this and not just using common sense.