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Jan 22, 2021 11:23:11 GMT -6
Post by CestLaVie on Jan 22, 2021 11:23:11 GMT -6
my h would have been like bob the builder to that wardrobe. can he fix it? yes he can! sooo late but yes. this would not work for me. It's like, either you have money to replace it or you don't. breaking it changes nothing lol
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Jan 22, 2021 11:23:15 GMT -6
Post by emma on Jan 22, 2021 11:23:15 GMT -6
is there something else you could get that would calm your anxiety? Taser, bear spray, big fuck off knife? I know people here hate statistics but i find them soothing so here it is anyway you are more likely to be a victim of gun crime if you have one in the house because it only escalates the situation Yes I know. You are preaching to someone who has memorized the same hymn book. And has already gone through this mental exercise with herself. then i'm here to help you find the best safe possible and return my private thoughts to my head
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Jan 22, 2021 11:23:31 GMT -6
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Post by wasabi on Jan 22, 2021 11:23:31 GMT -6
I’m a lot less anti gun than I used to be. I mean, I hate them. But I don’t want to take away everyone’s guns anymore.
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Jan 22, 2021 11:23:38 GMT -6
Post by cattail on Jan 22, 2021 11:23:38 GMT -6
Gun or no gun is a very personal family decision. But if you ever put a gun in your hand in self defense mode you had better be ready to fire it. Please do not get a gun thinking that brandishing one is a deterrent. Please.
This is not directed at anyone but that is a common misconception that gets people killed.
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Jan 22, 2021 11:24:18 GMT -6
Post by STP on Jan 22, 2021 11:24:18 GMT -6
Gun or no gun is a very personal family decision. But if you ever put a gun in your hand in self defense mode you had better be ready to fire it. Please do not get a gun thinking that brandishing one is a deterrent. Please.
This is not directed at anyone but that is a common misconception that gets people killed.
Exactly. Knowing I'm not going to shoot someone in that situation is being safety minded.
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Jan 22, 2021 11:24:32 GMT -6
Post by Pistol on Jan 22, 2021 11:24:32 GMT -6
Here, this will probably start us on more pages of horse shit: I’m staunchly and vocally anti-gun, as you all know. I hate guns. I don’t believe in them. I applied for my firearm license and am looking for a shooting range that won’t require NRA membership (bc absolutely not). This country scares me and it’s time to become a responsible gun owner.* *I will take all safety courses, obviously keep it in an appropriate safe, unloaded. Let us limit the horse shit. I’ve said before during and after- no one here has to buy a gun. But no one here will ever convince me not to arm my home as I see fit. He’s going to love his fingerprint gun safe. Our safe is a fingerprint one and I highly recommend it.
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Jan 22, 2021 11:24:34 GMT -6
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Post by wasabi on Jan 22, 2021 11:24:34 GMT -6
These Verizon pop up ads can FRO
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Jan 22, 2021 11:25:13 GMT -6
Post by emma on Jan 22, 2021 11:25:13 GMT -6
as staunchly anti gun as i am, we do have hunting bows in the garage. So maybe i'm a hypocrite? IDK, bows feel different to me
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Jan 22, 2021 11:25:23 GMT -6
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Post by icedcoffee on Jan 22, 2021 11:25:23 GMT -6
Gun or no gun is a very personal family decision. But if you ever put a gun in your hand in self defense mode you had better be ready to fire it. Please do not get a gun thinking that brandishing one is a deterrent. Please.
This is not directed at anyone but that is a common misconception that gets people killed.
I grew up with guns and was always taught this. A gun can be taken out of your hand and used against you
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Jan 22, 2021 11:25:39 GMT -6
Post by Pistol on Jan 22, 2021 11:25:39 GMT -6
Gun or no gun is a very personal family decision. But if you ever put a gun in your hand in self defense mode you had better be ready to fire it. Please do not get a gun thinking that brandishing one is a deterrent. Please.
This is not directed at anyone but that is a common misconception that gets people killed.
Never pull a gun unless you are ready to use it. #1 rule we learned in our concealed carry class.
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Jan 22, 2021 11:25:54 GMT -6
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Post by wasabi on Jan 22, 2021 11:25:54 GMT -6
I’d like to be in charge of who can have a gun and who can’t. I want that job.
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Jan 22, 2021 11:25:58 GMT -6
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Post by icedcoffee on Jan 22, 2021 11:25:58 GMT -6
These Verizon pop up ads can FRO Glad I'm not the only one getting them lately
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Jan 22, 2021 11:25:58 GMT -6
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Post by lizblue on Jan 22, 2021 11:25:58 GMT -6
I joined a Buy Nothing facebook group, and it's just what my wasteful ass needed. I was very prone to just throwing shit out, but now I can snap a picture and post it and it's gone within the day. I am looking forward to listing 85% of the crap in my garage in the spring. Hi, me! I am the opposite of a hoarder and throw so much out. I have an almost pathological aversion to clutter. So now I post things and people drive to my house and pick them up! My H is afraid I’m going to empty the whole house.
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Jan 22, 2021 11:26:58 GMT -6
Post by frantastic on Jan 22, 2021 11:26:58 GMT -6
XH's great uncle had ~50 guns mounted on the wall in his living room. God only knows how many locked up in safes.
Anyway I'm glad I'll never set foot in that house again.
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Jan 22, 2021 11:26:58 GMT -6
Post by STP on Jan 22, 2021 11:26:58 GMT -6
as staunchly anti gun as i am, we do have hunting bows in the garage. So maybe i'm a hypocrite? IDK, bows feel different to me I think they're very different.
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Jan 22, 2021 11:27:12 GMT -6
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Post by Tlex on Jan 22, 2021 11:27:12 GMT -6
I’m not scandalized about the breaking of an already broken dresser. But we would have just bought a new one and put the old out for the trash. Wardrobe!!!! It literally doesn’t matter at all it’s just making me crazy that the item in people’s posts has morphed from a wardrobe into a dresser. Hello from page 3.
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Jan 22, 2021 11:27:32 GMT -6
Post by Pistol on Jan 22, 2021 11:27:32 GMT -6
as staunchly anti gun as i am, we do have hunting bows in the garage. So maybe i'm a hypocrite? IDK, bows feel different to me Eh, I don't see those the same.
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Jan 22, 2021 11:27:46 GMT -6
Post by Rusty Red on Jan 22, 2021 11:27:46 GMT -6
I definitely don't like that XH has guns. His type of personality, it doesn't mix in my mind.
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Jan 22, 2021 11:27:53 GMT -6
Post by CestLaVie on Jan 22, 2021 11:27:53 GMT -6
as staunchly anti gun as i am, we do have hunting bows in the garage. So maybe i'm a hypocrite? IDK, bows feel different to me I think they're very different. you can't hide a bow in your pants so there is that
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Jan 22, 2021 11:27:58 GMT -6
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Post by beatch on Jan 22, 2021 11:27:58 GMT -6
My H has talked about getting a gun and the answer is no, never, absolutely not.
The aluminum baseball bat under the bed is gonna have to do.
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Jan 22, 2021 11:28:58 GMT -6
Post by emma on Jan 22, 2021 11:28:58 GMT -6
I think they're very different. you can't hide a bow in your pants so there is that depends on your pants
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Jan 22, 2021 11:29:02 GMT -6
Post by microworm on Jan 22, 2021 11:29:02 GMT -6
Thanks to this I just requested to join my local buy nothing group.
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Jan 22, 2021 11:29:14 GMT -6
Post by Rusty Red on Jan 22, 2021 11:29:14 GMT -6
Here's a confession as to my obliviousness lately. I didn't know until my boss mentioned it on our Teams staff meeting this morning that taxes won't be filed until Feb 12th. Like I said, I'm slow.
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Jan 22, 2021 11:29:53 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2021 11:29:53 GMT -6
I’m a lot less anti gun than I used to be. I mean, I hate them. But I don’t want to take away everyone’s guns anymore. I'm not anti gun at all. I am anti automatic gun in the hands of a civilian.
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Jan 22, 2021 11:29:54 GMT -6
Post by STP on Jan 22, 2021 11:29:54 GMT -6
Look, it's a lot of concern over civil war like nonsense and not being willing to be caught without a basic firearm. Not really home invasion or walking around on a Wednesday in middle class Midwest suburbia. I believe the measures I have in place in my home are the more likely ones to provide us safety, God willing.
We don't have to delve too fully into my brain. It's just something I've been thinking about.
Much like securing my children's passports and starting to consider where to put meager finances just in case. Making sure I have medication stores. Etc.
I'm not going to allow it to go full prepper or anything. But I'm uneasy.
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Jan 22, 2021 11:30:43 GMT -6
Post by angelashly on Jan 22, 2021 11:30:43 GMT -6
Here, this will probably start us on more pages of horse shit: I’m staunchly and vocally anti-gun, as you all know. I hate guns. I don’t believe in them. I applied for my firearm license and am looking for a shooting range that won’t require NRA membership (bc absolutely not). This country scares me and it’s time to become a responsible gun owner.* *I will take all safety courses, obviously keep it in an appropriate safe, unloaded. Let us limit the horse shit. Our nephew is in the National Guard and the last couple months have been pushing us to all get our concealed carry permit and get something for protection
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Jan 22, 2021 11:31:11 GMT -6
Post by Rusty Red on Jan 22, 2021 11:31:11 GMT -6
Here, this will probably start us on more pages of horse shit: I’m staunchly and vocally anti-gun, as you all know. I hate guns. I don’t believe in them. I applied for my firearm license and am looking for a shooting range that won’t require NRA membership (bc absolutely not). This country scares me and it’s time to become a responsible gun owner.* *I will take all safety courses, obviously keep it in an appropriate safe, unloaded. Let us limit the horse shit. Our nephew is in the National Guard and the last couple months have been pushing us to all get our concealed carry permit and get something for protection Seeing the tanks at the Statehouse definitely left something in my mind.
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Jan 22, 2021 11:31:50 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2021 11:31:50 GMT -6
Gun or no gun is a very personal family decision. But if you ever put a gun in your hand in self defense mode you had better be ready to fire it. Please do not get a gun thinking that brandishing one is a deterrent. Please.
This is not directed at anyone but that is a common misconception that gets people killed.
I know I said a comment related to this, but you're right as well. My comment was only to point out I wouldn't bat outta hell out of my bedroom firing blindly. I would have my gun, ready to fire when I've identified there is a reason to fire. I don't see my kid running around in the night being an issue. FOR ME
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Jan 22, 2021 11:32:15 GMT -6
Post by CestLaVie on Jan 22, 2021 11:32:15 GMT -6
STP I get that. I know we will be getting one soon as DH hunts and my mind always goes to, if we were forced to feed ourselves would we own anything to make that even possible? I'd like to have one as an option for eating if shit gets real rough. Also snare wire and vegetable seeds. lol that's where my anxiety goes anyway
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Jan 22, 2021 11:33:09 GMT -6
Post by STP on Jan 22, 2021 11:33:09 GMT -6
Gun or no gun is a very personal family decision. But if you ever put a gun in your hand in self defense mode you had better be ready to fire it. Please do not get a gun thinking that brandishing one is a deterrent. Please.
This is not directed at anyone but that is a common misconception that gets people killed.
I know I said a comment related to this, but you're right as well. My comment was only to point out I wouldn't bat outta hell out of my bedroom firing blindly. I would have my gun, ready to fire when I've identified there is a reason to fire. I don't see my kid running around in the night being an issue. FOR ME Nobody thinks this will happen. But it does, all the time. Coming out of sleep is a state of confusion and vulnerability. You do whatever makes sense for you, but these are things people say all the time and statistics show it to be a concern.
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