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Re: Showing off guns
« Reply #15 on: January 24, 2013, 08:23:17 PM »
I see in my store daily the, you know the type, that talk, usually loudly, about how many and which kind of every firearm they own. Usually with a tone of arrogance thrown in. Me, I would rather be a little lower key about it, especially now, about what I do own. Have had attempted breakins twice while I was out of town (African safari and a several week backcountry trip for elk. Both times my wife was home, and thwarted both with her appearance with a handgun. With the state of the country now, I will be showing fewer here on the internet, of what I own. Bad guys, you will have to guess and take your chances.
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Re: Showing off guns
« Reply #16 on: January 24, 2013, 08:25:09 PM »
It seems like the "guns and ammo" section of an outdoor enthusiast forum would be pretty boring without pictures of guns. :dunno:

Would a car guy go on to a car related forum and not post pictures of his car, or some upgrade that was just put on there? They put a lot of time and money into their cars and they want to share the results with other like minded individuals. It's a shared interest and a shared appreciation.

Looking at other people's pictures gives me a lot of ideas of what I do or don't like or ideas for future projects. I don't feel the need to throw a picture up of every run of the mill gun I pick up (do you really need to see a picture of a Rem model 550 22lr). There's nothing wrong with showing something that's a little different or that others may not see every day. :twocents:

I'll never understand the paranoia about random internet terrorists kicking down your door because of a picture or a post that they read online.


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I don't see any of my vehicles on Feinstein's Ban List....

Paranoid?  Just because everyone's out to get me, doesn't make me paranoid!  :chuckle:
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I certainly get tired of it. I could show off plenty of new toys, whether its guns, fishing equipment, optics, trucks, etc., but I choose not to. Both here and on Facebook. Just don't see the point of it, and when it comes to guns and other expensive toys, I don't really want everyone knowing I have them, whether they know me or not. And I don't mean I get tired of everyone, just the ones who feel the need to show off everything, every time they get something new which often times is several times a week. Just gets a little old.

True! :tup:
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Re: Showing off guns
« Reply #17 on: January 24, 2013, 08:26:22 PM »
I sold all mine, I mean DAMN have you seen those prices  ;)

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Re: Showing off guns
« Reply #18 on: January 24, 2013, 08:30:53 PM »
I sold all mine, I mean DAMN have you seen those prices  ;)

for some, all the way to the bank! :)
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Re: Showing off guns
« Reply #19 on: January 24, 2013, 08:57:23 PM »
Not a bad idea...
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Re: Showing off guns
« Reply #20 on: January 24, 2013, 08:59:07 PM »
I can't believe everyone is afraid to show off their arsenal...

Let me be the first!! :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:


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Re: Showing off guns
« Reply #21 on: January 25, 2013, 01:39:47 AM »
It seems like the "guns and ammo" section of an outdoor enthusiast forum would be pretty boring without pictures of guns. :dunno:

Would a car guy go on to a car related forum and not post pictures of his car, or some upgrade that was just put on there? They put a lot of time and money into their cars and they want to share the results with other like minded individuals. It's a shared interest and a shared appreciation.

Looking at other people's pictures gives me a lot of ideas of what I do or don't like or ideas for future projects. I don't feel the need to throw a picture up of every run of the mill gun I pick up (do you really need to see a picture of a Rem model 550 22lr). There's nothing wrong with showing something that's a little different or that others may not see every day. :twocents:

I'll never understand the paranoia about random internet terrorists kicking down your door because of a picture or a post that they read online.

Andrew

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Re: Showing off guns
« Reply #22 on: January 25, 2013, 07:00:38 AM »
It seems like the "guns and ammo" section of an outdoor enthusiast forum would be pretty boring without pictures of guns. :dunno:

Would a car guy go on to a car related forum and not post pictures of his car, or some upgrade that was just put on there? They put a lot of time and money into their cars and they want to share the results with other like minded individuals. It's a shared interest and a shared appreciation.

Looking at other people's pictures gives me a lot of ideas of what I do or don't like or ideas for future projects. I don't feel the need to throw a picture up of every run of the mill gun I pick up (do you really need to see a picture of a Rem model 550 22lr). There's nothing wrong with showing something that's a little different or that others may not see every day. :twocents:

I'll never understand the paranoia about random internet terrorists kicking down your door because of a picture or a post that they read online.

Andrew

I don't see any of my vehicles on Feinstein's Ban List....

Paranoid?  Just because everyone's out to get me, doesn't make me paranoid!  :chuckle:
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Re: Showing off guns
« Reply #23 on: January 25, 2013, 07:08:18 AM »
I can't believe everyone is afraid to show off their arsenal...

Let me be the first!! :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
LOL, that is great!
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Re: Showing off guns
« Reply #24 on: January 25, 2013, 07:10:59 AM »
I used to keep my collection in a locked display case to show it off.
Now I built a room where they are hidden away, out of sight and behind locked doors.
I only display my C+R guns.
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Re: Showing off guns
« Reply #25 on: January 25, 2013, 08:09:24 AM »
I certainly get tired of it. I could show off plenty of new toys, whether its guns, fishing equipment, optics, trucks, etc., but I choose not to. Both here and on Facebook. Just don't see the point of it, and when it comes to guns and other expensive toys, I don't really want everyone knowing I have them, whether they know me or not. And I don't mean I get tired of everyone, just the ones who feel the need to show off everything, every time they get something new which often times is several times a week. Just gets a little old.

The outright hilarious part about the gun  a week guy is when the truth really comes out, the firearms/ land they profess to own isn't even theirs!
 


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Re: Showing off guns
« Reply #26 on: January 25, 2013, 08:11:58 AM »
I certainly get tired of it. I could show off plenty of new toys, whether its guns, fishing equipment, optics, trucks, etc., but I choose not to. Both here and on Facebook. Just don't see the point of it, and when it comes to guns and other expensive toys, I don't really want everyone knowing I have them, whether they know me or not. And I don't mean I get tired of everyone, just the ones who feel the need to show off everything, every time they get something new which often times is several times a week. Just gets a little old.

The outright hilarious part about the gun  a week guy is when the truth really comes out, the firearms/ land they profess to own isn't even theirs!
LOL, so true!
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Re: Showing off guns
« Reply #27 on: January 25, 2013, 09:42:07 AM »
Not sure I have ever seen a persons arsenal posted on this website....Maybe a few singles here and there.  I am kinda on the fence here guys??

I don't see any real reason not to share a picture or two of a few guns you are proud of.  Kinda like sharing a picture of your children.  Are you afraid the child molesters and kidnappers are coming to beat down your door to take them?  There is a lot a guy can fear now days, reality is I don't like to live in fear.  I do what is legal, morally and ethically right and otherwise what makes me feel good.  If sharing a pic here and there is that so be it.  If you want what I have....well come and get it....I will give you the ammo first!!   :rolleyes:

With that being said...I do agree that sharing your arsenal would in general be a poor decision.


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Re: Showing off guns
« Reply #28 on: January 25, 2013, 09:57:48 AM »
I certainly get tired of it. I could show off plenty of new toys, whether its guns, fishing equipment, optics, trucks, etc., but I choose not to. Both here and on Facebook. Just don't see the point of it, and when it comes to guns and other expensive toys, I don't really want everyone knowing I have them, whether they know me or not. And I don't mean I get tired of everyone, just the ones who feel the need to show off everything, every time they get something new which often times is several times a week. Just gets a little old.

The outright hilarious part about the gun  a week guy is when the truth really comes out, the firearms/ land they profess to own isn't even theirs!

Stew away! Seeing a trust isn't public record and your not possibly being able to be further out of the loop. You are clueless. That only leaves gossip and rumor, shame, shame.

landon, is your response to me?
I'm not seeing where my post implies I am referring to you, or anybody in particular for that matter.
 You should try and not be so narcissistic.
 

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Re: Showing off guns
« Reply #29 on: January 25, 2013, 10:31:24 AM »
I certainly get tired of it. I could show off plenty of new toys, whether its guns, fishing equipment, optics, trucks, etc., but I choose not to. Both here and on Facebook. Just don't see the point of it, and when it comes to guns and other expensive toys, I don't really want everyone knowing I have them, whether they know me or not. And I don't mean I get tired of everyone, just the ones who feel the need to show off everything, every time they get something new which often times is several times a week. Just gets a little old.

The outright hilarious part about the gun  a week guy is when the truth really comes out, the firearms/ land they profess to own isn't even theirs!

Stew away! Seeing a trust isn't public record and your not possibly being able to be further out of the loop. You are clueless. That only leaves gossip and rumor, shame, shame.

landon, is your response to me?
I'm not seeing where my post implies I am referring to you, or anybody in particular for that matter.
 You should try and not be so narcissistic.
 

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