Glock19Fan
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I have been a firearm enthusiast for 12-15 years now and I am a collector as well. I have a variety of firearms that can fit a number of roles as well as several that I just wanted for no particular reason besides the collection aspect. I think its a great hobby and anyone responsible and mentally capable of participating would likely have a great time.
Anyway, with the recent trend in the "Prepper" mentality, the whole Doomsday series of television shows as well as the Zombie craze of the last few years I have noticed many former and new firearm owners taking on a different personality. I have even noticed my friends start to change their habits. It even seems like many are similar to the "characters" that I have seen on recent episodes of "Doomsday Preppers" (which I think that show is a joke). From what I have seen, many of these preppers have such an obsession that it effects their personal life as well as their family and friends.
I don't think there is anything wrong with being prepared for a certain event, but many of the people (at least in my area) seem to take it a bit far to the point where it makes the rest of us look bad. I was just wondering if anyone else noticed this and if you think it can cause a negative image for the rest of us?
Anyway, with the recent trend in the "Prepper" mentality, the whole Doomsday series of television shows as well as the Zombie craze of the last few years I have noticed many former and new firearm owners taking on a different personality. I have even noticed my friends start to change their habits. It even seems like many are similar to the "characters" that I have seen on recent episodes of "Doomsday Preppers" (which I think that show is a joke). From what I have seen, many of these preppers have such an obsession that it effects their personal life as well as their family and friends.
I don't think there is anything wrong with being prepared for a certain event, but many of the people (at least in my area) seem to take it a bit far to the point where it makes the rest of us look bad. I was just wondering if anyone else noticed this and if you think it can cause a negative image for the rest of us?