Grown man crying over an EBR

[Model520Fan]

Culture shock, my eye. The guy is a nut case, and you should not even think about introducing him to guns or shooting. Your aunt should get away and stay away, but you can't tell her what to do. No need to sugarcoat the truth if the subject comes up, though.

Amazing.

 

[MinScout]

Maybe he's French.

 

[mr hanky]

I appreciate the warm welcome.

Just like fumegator said, I assure all of you that this story is true without anything added for comedic relief. I am not sure if Sean is french, but it wouldn't surprise me if we was. I am unsure if I will see Sean again this holiday season, if I do, it will be interesting, I will definitely have to be creative carving the Christmas Goose . I will keep everyone posted.

I agree with many posters that Sean has larger issues than a fear of guns.

I wish that I could help Sean and my Aunt (by getting my Aunt to run like hell), but I am unsure if I can or if it is my place to.

This whole incident raised a lot of red flags for my family after I told them what my aunt told me.

Also, I have one thing to add, I guess that my Mom talked to my aunt and said that after Sean had gotten through crying he had found some ammo in the trailer as well, I am failry certain it was for the 12 gauge shotguns, after that he saw a beebee gun (about the size of my forearm, with a 1/4' barel) and a green fishing pole case in the closet, upon seeing this he launched into another episode. Afterwards Sean said that he couldn't believe we would leave such items (ammo without its gun, and beebee gun) in a locked trailer that criminals could find (because all criminals have gun radars.)

My aunt tried to explain that there was no danger, but apparently he was not receptive. With that said, I doubt I could suade him as far as guns go either.

As fumegator said, my mom is working on her PhD in Psychology and she had volumes to say about Sean. Maybe she can help my Aunt.

So there is the other tid bit of information, again I really appreciate everyone's welcome, there are a lot of good people here who have their heads screwed on straight, some of the smartest, wise, thoughtful (and hilarious)I've met.

 

[reagansquad]

I sort of feel bad for the poor guy. Imagine if you spent your entire life living in the country, and almost everyone around you, as well as the local tv and paper, all told you that laptops were evil, killed people, exploded at any time for no reason, bla bla bla. Even the people around you who have laptops don't talk about it for fear of having them stolen. Then one day you go to the city to meet your new girlfriend's family (already stressfull), and the family has a bunch of 'evil assault laptops' that could 'explode at any time' all over the place.

...I mean you know... THe guy is still wierd, but a person could sort of see where he was coming from if you put it into that perspective.

 

[Chuck Jennings]

I tsounds like he needs some aversion therapy. You can just tie him up in front of the TV and have an action movie marathon!

 

[homeka45]

Might be the shock of seeing your EBR on top of Kerry losing the election was just to much for fragile creature.

 

[Intune]

homeka45 nailed it. This guy just had too many bad things pile up on him at once. Kerry losing, Michael Moore admitting mistakes, some of his favorite actors & actresses honoring their promises and actually moving from the U.S…

Want to give him hope? Tell him Ol’ Yeller didn’t really die. Watch his face light up in relief. Want to put him over the edge? Have a friend come over next holiday gathering and plop his AK (the scariest of all) on the table while announcing, “I caught another one sniffing around my place.†At this point he pulls the severed head Halloween prop from behind his back and tosses it to Sean.

I know, too cruel and inconsiderate. “Feeeelings, woe, woe woe, feeeelings…â€

 

[12GA]

homeka45 nailed it. This guy just had too many bad things pile up on him at once. Kerry losing, Michael Moore admitting mistakes, some of his favorite actors & actresses honoring their promises and actually moving from the U.S…

Awwww...somebody needs a hug!

 

[Werewolf]

Intune suggested:

Want to put him over the edge? Have a friend come over next holiday gathering and plop his AK (the scariest of all) on the table while announcing, “I caught another one sniffing around my place.†At this point he pulls the severed head Halloween prop from behind his back and tosses it to Sean.

I think I'd pay to see that.

Seriously, Hanky - do it. Make a tape or CD and I for one would buy it.

Yeah, Yeah...
I know - but still...

 

[BHPshooter]

Okay, Chase... assuming they join your family for Christmas, here's the plan:

We go shoot a few hundred rounds through ALL available guns. Upon their arrival, we'll break 'em out and start doing scary stuff like CLEANING THEM or RACKING THE SLIDE REPEATEDLY to work the lube into the rails. Or maybe even LOADING EMPTY MAGS!

All while watching Predator, or Terminator 2, et cetera.

We'll call it a social experiment.

Wes

 

[Chuck Jennings]

Sounds like a great psych research project!!

 

[Zundfolge]

So Hanky, how many folk in the family CCW?

would be kinda fun to have everyone who does carry in such a way that they print or flash a lot.


Maybe get Sean a Kalashnikitty T-shirt

 

[Andrew Rothman]

...Then one day you go to the city to meet your new girlfriend's family (already stressfull), and the family has a bunch of 'evil assault laptops' that could 'explode at any time' all over the place....

Where do I get me one of these assault laptops? I want one!

 

[Chuck Jennings]

They go in this briefcase!

 

[HankB]

Too bad you can't introduce him to Bert Gummer at your next family get together.

Maybe you should show him some consideration . . . sort of a peace offering . . . by getting him DVDs of Blackhawk Down, We Were Soldiers, and The Patriot for Christmas.

If he's not into video, how about a copy of Black Magic (the guide to accurizing the M16/AR15) or a subscription to Shotgun News? You know, a subscription is the gift that keeps on giving.