Erik M
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When I first met my current SO I was CC my PT99. She was mostly startled to see a big silver gun. Since back then I have educated her to the point that she changed her opinion on firearms. She now owns a snub .38
Girls afraid of your guns
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Guy de Loimbard
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I agree with pretty much everything said here already. If a girl thinks I'm crazy because I own guns and carry a gun, I am not likely to pursue her; for one I don't appreciate people thinking I'm crazy, and for two there's probably not much chance I'm going to be able to convince her otherwise. Especially so if that girl is one I just met. Girls who like guns do exist, and I prefer to spend my time with that type.
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1911Tuner
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Gary...+1.
On girls who don't like guns...
Back in the day, when I was in that particular market...seems like it was before the outbreak of WW1...I had a standard disclaimer whenever I met a new and interesting lady. It tends to cut down on wasted time and resources.
"I am a gun man. I own guns and I collect guns and I shoot guns and I even carry guns on my person. If that's a problem or if it will be a problem at some point in the future...put it on the table now, because it's not negotiable."
On girls who don't like guns...
Back in the day, when I was in that particular market...seems like it was before the outbreak of WW1...I had a standard disclaimer whenever I met a new and interesting lady. It tends to cut down on wasted time and resources.
"I am a gun man. I own guns and I collect guns and I shoot guns and I even carry guns on my person. If that's a problem or if it will be a problem at some point in the future...put it on the table now, because it's not negotiable."
rbernie
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I know about as many guys who'd wet their pants at the sight of a firearm as girls. This isn't a gender-specific thing.
numaone
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I live in Florida, so the only guns I can OC are the ones I was born with, and they've been known to scare a girl or two because of their huge size 
. Sorry, I had to throw that one in there.
I try to keep my firearms hidden at home. Whenever I have someone over, the guns stay locked away. No need to advertise, especially in a college town! I only take girls shooting who I know can "handle it."
. Sorry, I had to throw that one in there.I try to keep my firearms hidden at home. Whenever I have someone over, the guns stay locked away. No need to advertise, especially in a college town! I only take girls shooting who I know can "handle it."
ohioshooter
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yeah, I have a gun and girl problem...my wife likes guns almost as much as I do.
Invite your friends to go to the range (if you haven't already) and tell them that you'll walk them through it and make sure you tell them that it'll be in a controlled and safe invironment. Just a thought.
I invited the singles/college group from church to the range one day. All of the girls shot, even the one that was really affraid to (part of the key was not being pushy).
When the girlfriend and I moved in together, she didn't even want me to keep my P-22 in the house. She'd had a bad experience with a shotgun earlier in life and was a borderline Anti.
It took me two years, but I've gotten her to go shooting a few times. She's still not a huge fan, but likes to put some rounds through the P-22 every once in a while.
She's also gotten to the point she likes that I keep my .45 cocked and locked on my side of the bed at night, and doesn't even bat an eye when I have it on my belt at home.
Just because a girl initially runs away, doesn't mean you can't convert them over to our side. Just talk to them about guns and see if you can slowly convince them to go out and put some rounds through a .22
You might be surprised.
It took me two years, but I've gotten her to go shooting a few times. She's still not a huge fan, but likes to put some rounds through the P-22 every once in a while.
She's also gotten to the point she likes that I keep my .45 cocked and locked on my side of the bed at night, and doesn't even bat an eye when I have it on my belt at home.
Just because a girl initially runs away, doesn't mean you can't convert them over to our side. Just talk to them about guns and see if you can slowly convince them to go out and put some rounds through a .22
You might be surprised.
MikeS.
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I was fortunate that all my GFs liked guns. My wife and I went shooting on our 2nd date.
zignal_zero
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the "gun conversation" with my current wife (while we were dating) was short and sweet
Her - "how do you feel about having children?"
Me - "depends, how do you feel about learning to use and carrying a pistol?"
Her - "why?"
Me - "i won't trust anybody with my kids unless they're armed and capable."
Her - "fair enough"
she has a .357 and a bun in the oven
+1 on not advertising ANYTHING of value to ANYONE that you wouldn't trust with your life.
Her - "how do you feel about having children?"
Me - "depends, how do you feel about learning to use and carrying a pistol?"
Her - "why?"
Me - "i won't trust anybody with my kids unless they're armed and capable."
Her - "fair enough"
she has a .357 and a bun in the oven
+1 on not advertising ANYTHING of value to ANYONE that you wouldn't trust with your life.
JWF III
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It's GA, but same here. The few I've met were all in downtown ATL. Unfortunately I tend to work there often.
Completely agree. Advertising is asking for theft. I have let 2 people see the guns I have. One I'll be marrying one of these days. The other is a good friend that got to my house quicker than expected before we were going shooting. He wasn't planned, but I do trust him.
Some of my best friends have never seen them all at one time. But they have an idea of what I have when I never show up at the range with the same guns I had last time. And these are friends that I'd fully trust with my life.
Wyman
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I dated a girl once that feared guns. Feeling frisky one afternoon, I took out my pistol, took a cartridge out of the magazine, and tossed it to her. She managed to jump out of a sofa chair before the round landed in her lap (very good reflexes!). By the time we went different ways, she had fired several pistols and a Mac-10 SMG.
bang_bang
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My ex-girlfriend liked guns, even went hunting with me. Did not bother her the least little bit...well, except my constant fascination with them, and the fact that I would spend 1023983102938120938 times more money on guns than her!!! 
Talking to this sweet little lady now, she's *nervous* around guns, but wants me to teach her how to shoot (she has nothing against guns, just hasn't handled any). A few minutes on that 10/22 and I'll have her nailing Mtn Dew cans at a nice distance. After that..maybe a few rounds out of the AR to make her feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
They have to like guns, or not mind them.
If they like shoes, purses, jewelry, etc...why can't you have something you like to collect/shop for??
Talking to this sweet little lady now, she's *nervous* around guns, but wants me to teach her how to shoot (she has nothing against guns, just hasn't handled any). A few minutes on that 10/22 and I'll have her nailing Mtn Dew cans at a nice distance. After that..maybe a few rounds out of the AR to make her feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
They have to like guns, or not mind them.
If they like shoes, purses, jewelry, etc...why can't you have something you like to collect/shop for??
sherman123
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Sounds like the kinda girl I'd "date" for a night
and never speak to again. I could never have a relationship with a woman who disagrees with me on such fundamental issues. She ain't gotta like guns, most girls I've dated had no interest. But if she hates em' or judges me because of em it obviously won't work. It ain't your fault it's hers for being so irrational.
and never speak to again. I could never have a relationship with a woman who disagrees with me on such fundamental issues. She ain't gotta like guns, most girls I've dated had no interest. But if she hates em' or judges me because of em it obviously won't work. It ain't your fault it's hers for being so irrational.Just to clarify, I don't ever really have people at my place. Just close friends. This was the first time I've had a few people I didn't really know over. I don't think it'll happen again and if it does, I'll put my guns away. That girl also made a comment "I hope the cops don't interview me when you go crazy and shoot up all your coworkers...". Wow. I love when people say things like this. Just because someone owns a gun, they think it will be used for killing.
sherman123
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Don't let her get to ya, she's obviously the one with mental problems.
zignal_zero
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you just reminded me - i did get the "i was worried, i thought 'what if he wants to kill me' when i saw the pic of you with the guns" once. prolly not the best response, i told her "if you knew me better,you'd realize i do NOT need a gun to accomplish that task"
REMEMBER - even the girls who fear guns will probably enjoy killing cardboard with a gas powered airsoft, in the living room from the comfort of the couch. i moved one chic str8 from the airsoft to a .40 cal Glock.
rocky branch
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I grew up in an area where nobody gave a second thought to the presence of firearms.
I moved to an area after the army where things were quite different.
Big shock to me.
I try to cultivate like minded folks as associates as well as I can.
I just maintain an awareness that some, male or female have different opinions.
Also where I grew up, displays of arms were cool.
Lots of nice collections for inspiration.
Not today. Displaying your stuff is asking for trouble in many ways.
Sad state of affairs.
I moved to an area after the army where things were quite different.
Big shock to me.
I try to cultivate like minded folks as associates as well as I can.
I just maintain an awareness that some, male or female have different opinions.
Also where I grew up, displays of arms were cool.
Lots of nice collections for inspiration.
Not today. Displaying your stuff is asking for trouble in many ways.
Sad state of affairs.
XD Fan
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I met my wife when I was 19. She was certainly not an anti, but had never fired a gun before. Naively, I was truly shocked that she had never shot a gun. I only had a 12 gauge and a .308 at the time, so I went and bought a cheap pawn shop .22 and took her shooting for our third date. I just could not believe someone had never shot a gun before. It just had not occurred to me that it might be possible. We lived in Southeastern Tennessee, for goodness sake. She really enjoyed the experience and even shot my .308.
Today, she is not an avid shooter, but sometimes (2-3 times a year) she likes to just go plinking with me. Last time we went out she shot exceptionally well with my XD45 and has begun to refer to it as hers (yikes!). Also, she really likes to shoot hard kicking firearms (.44 magnum, 3 1/2 inch magnum 12 gauge, etc.) just for the bragging rights.
Today, she is not an avid shooter, but sometimes (2-3 times a year) she likes to just go plinking with me. Last time we went out she shot exceptionally well with my XD45 and has begun to refer to it as hers (yikes!). Also, she really likes to shoot hard kicking firearms (.44 magnum, 3 1/2 inch magnum 12 gauge, etc.) just for the bragging rights.
shotgunjoel
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I love it, I might have to use that one!
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It likely took a significant amount of restraint to refrain from going there.
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