only1asterisk
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Ah man,
I wanted to start page 10! PileDriver, very concise!
David
I wanted to start page 10! PileDriver, very concise!
David
im an anti w/ questions
- Thread starter James Castilla
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Mastrogiacomo
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Hi James -- female shooter here. I got guns to get into armed security because my M.Ed. went nowhere. Later I found it a nice way to let off steam. Believe it or not, I don't shoot fruit or animals. I really do only shoot paper targets because I don't believe in killing for sport.
I've customized my guns (Berettas) because I've grown to love them very much. The trigger is lighter to make it easier to shoot in the event that it's needed. It also prevents innocent people from getting shot because it helps me to keep the gun pointed at the threat and only the threat instead of bouncing around while I try to pull the trigger. I didn't do it to become a more evil killer. That's the bad guy's job and he does it well. I've seen two of my high school friends murdered. One coming home late at night from her job, the other by her ex-boyfriend. The police really can't be in all places at once and so when I go get my car in the back of an empty, unlit parking lot with no one around -- I'm glad I have it. I don't apologize for wanting to protect myself and while I believe in the 2nd amendment -- I'm not a hick, red neck either. I'm a college educated, Catholic, Sicilian-American, Independent but usually votes Democrat type. How's that for a sterotype? If you have other questions for your paper, my e-mail is [email protected]. Drop me a message.
I've customized my guns (Berettas) because I've grown to love them very much. The trigger is lighter to make it easier to shoot in the event that it's needed. It also prevents innocent people from getting shot because it helps me to keep the gun pointed at the threat and only the threat instead of bouncing around while I try to pull the trigger. I didn't do it to become a more evil killer. That's the bad guy's job and he does it well. I've seen two of my high school friends murdered. One coming home late at night from her job, the other by her ex-boyfriend. The police really can't be in all places at once and so when I go get my car in the back of an empty, unlit parking lot with no one around -- I'm glad I have it. I don't apologize for wanting to protect myself and while I believe in the 2nd amendment -- I'm not a hick, red neck either. I'm a college educated, Catholic, Sicilian-American, Independent but usually votes Democrat type. How's that for a sterotype? If you have other questions for your paper, my e-mail is [email protected]. Drop me a message.
Sunray
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"...i dont like guns..." How can you like or dislike an inanimate object?
"...the skill is nothing less than being a more efficient killer..." Very few shooters have the psychological wherewithal to kill anybody. Game animals notwithstanding. Shooting has nothing whatever to do with killing. anymore than owning and shooting full auto has anything to do with hunting. Two different sports/hobbies.
"...i didnt expect to find any women here..." There are more women shooting recreationally and in CCW courses every year. And they're usually inherently better shots than men are. Why did you think there are no female shooters?
"...i was expecting to only find a bunch of rednecks, ex-military/ military, and guys like you see in the movie tremors..." Isn't it amazing what a little rational thought will do? I doubt you will chang your views or opinions regarding firearms until you try it. Stop by a public shooting range or drop in on one of the matches you've seen advertised here and you'll meet some of the most friendly people you could ever meet. Most of 'em will gladly let you try their firearm as well. But stay away from those ceramics jugs with the three 'X's.
"...the skill is nothing less than being a more efficient killer..." Very few shooters have the psychological wherewithal to kill anybody. Game animals notwithstanding. Shooting has nothing whatever to do with killing. anymore than owning and shooting full auto has anything to do with hunting. Two different sports/hobbies.
"...i didnt expect to find any women here..." There are more women shooting recreationally and in CCW courses every year. And they're usually inherently better shots than men are. Why did you think there are no female shooters?
"...i was expecting to only find a bunch of rednecks, ex-military/ military, and guys like you see in the movie tremors..." Isn't it amazing what a little rational thought will do? I doubt you will chang your views or opinions regarding firearms until you try it. Stop by a public shooting range or drop in on one of the matches you've seen advertised here and you'll meet some of the most friendly people you could ever meet. Most of 'em will gladly let you try their firearm as well. But stay away from those ceramics jugs with the three 'X's.
CasualShooter
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Mastrogiacomo...
You're armed in Boston and usually vote for the people who would like to disarm you? No offense; but, I don't get it.
Just curious. :banghead:
You're armed in Boston and usually vote for the people who would like to disarm you? No offense; but, I don't get it.
Just curious. :banghead:
PileDriver- A little rough but it gets the point across.
I like it.
As an aside, I have a question for James, if he is still around.
Why do you think the 9/11 attacks were as successful as they were?
I submit that they worked as well as they did because Americans have been conditioned to be victims for the last 20 years. It took three planes full of people dying to get people to resist and even then it still cost them all their lives.
Forty years ago our grandfathers would have probably overpowered the terrorists and tossed their a$$es out over the Atlantic.
In this world, there are the predators and the prey.
Which do you wish to be?
I may be a barbarian, but I would rather be the victor than the victim.
That is what the Second Ammendment means to me.
If you can't see my point of view then you may be looking in the wrong place for your answers.
I like it.
As an aside, I have a question for James, if he is still around.
Why do you think the 9/11 attacks were as successful as they were?
I submit that they worked as well as they did because Americans have been conditioned to be victims for the last 20 years. It took three planes full of people dying to get people to resist and even then it still cost them all their lives.
Forty years ago our grandfathers would have probably overpowered the terrorists and tossed their a$$es out over the Atlantic.
In this world, there are the predators and the prey.
Which do you wish to be?
I may be a barbarian, but I would rather be the victor than the victim.
That is what the Second Ammendment means to me.
If you can't see my point of view then you may be looking in the wrong place for your answers.
DragonRider
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James,
Thanks for creating a thoughtful thread for not only you, but for us. It gave us I think an opportuinity to think again why we believe in what we do. Seeing the responses has been very rewarding for me. I do hope that you are a continual reader and I do understand if you withdrawl a bit and become a lurker if you think every post of yours becomes this long and thoughtful.
But please do post again. This country is based upon thoughts, and the freedom of thoughts. Those that can provoke thought and create a group of people to consider their value's in a manner such as this is good for all.
Welcome.
John
Thanks for creating a thoughtful thread for not only you, but for us. It gave us I think an opportuinity to think again why we believe in what we do. Seeing the responses has been very rewarding for me. I do hope that you are a continual reader and I do understand if you withdrawl a bit and become a lurker if you think every post of yours becomes this long and thoughtful.
But please do post again. This country is based upon thoughts, and the freedom of thoughts. Those that can provoke thought and create a group of people to consider their value's in a manner such as this is good for all.
Welcome.
John
blue86buick
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HA! This is exactly what I was going to say.
Different veggies though, although I don't like those two either.
Mastrogiacomo
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I tried e-mailing this person but never received a reply. Has he even reponded to a post yet? Seems to me a paper should be fair to both sides but he has yet to respond to what everyone has contributed so far.
CasualShooter
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Mastrogiacomo...
James has replied in this thread; but, it has been awhile.
He has also posted in other threads. Go back to his post at the start of this thread and click on "profile" and you will see when he last posted and to which thread. Click on "Search for all posts by this user" and you will get a list of all of his posts. You can then click on any you may be interested in to bring it up.
Still curious....
James has replied in this thread; but, it has been awhile.
He has also posted in other threads. Go back to his post at the start of this thread and click on "profile" and you will see when he last posted and to which thread. Click on "Search for all posts by this user" and you will get a list of all of his posts. You can then click on any you may be interested in to bring it up.
Still curious....
only1asterisk
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A few days ago a mod checked on Mr. Castilla, he hasn't been logged in for a while. A pity, he seemed like a fine young man. I hope he carried something away with him.
I further hope this reply makes it to page 11...
David
I further hope this reply makes it to page 11...
David
CasualShooter
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James' last 2 posts (on different threads) were on July 10, and previous to that on June 25.
So he's been away for a couple weeks before.
My bet is he'll be back.
At any rate, he certainly started a Great thread here!
So he's been away for a couple weeks before.
My bet is he'll be back.
At any rate, he certainly started a Great thread here!
chas_martel
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I have trouble understanding, and trusting, males with ZERO
intrigue of guns.
Just a'int right.....................
intrigue of guns.
Just a'int right.....................
30 year vegetarian 21 year gun nut here.
I was raised on rabbit food, Eastern religion and generous doses of
war stories, plinking and gun collecting.
I have nothing against hunters or other types of carnivores
But it seems most of them have something against me.
I was raised on rabbit food, Eastern religion and generous doses of
war stories, plinking and gun collecting.
I have nothing against hunters or other types of carnivores
But it seems most of them have something against me.
Frohickey
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Its not really that hunters and other bipedal sentient omnivores are against you. What they are against are the rabid vegetarians trying to force others to stop the eating of burnt animal flesh doused with tomato-based sauces with herbs and spices. (PETA)
Somehow, PETA has turned others against you in their extreme stance. Live and let live does not seem to be PETA's vocabulary.
Somehow, PETA has turned others against you in their extreme stance. Live and let live does not seem to be PETA's vocabulary.
MountainPeak
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James, I'm 52 years old and have had to SHOW a firearm twice in my life to protect myself from serious injury, maybe death. I didn't fire or even point the firearm at anyone. Just the sight of it, and them knowing I was not going to be their victim changed minds. Jews For The Preservation Of Firearms recently put out a documentary of what can/did happen to societies after guns are banned. If you would like to have a reminder of what has and can happen again, I'll send you a copy. No charge, just PM me your address. All I ask is that you view it and maybe pass it on to friends that may believe that guns/gun owners are evil. Take Care.
trooper
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Um, I know there is some good stuff in this thread but why did you unearth it again after six months? Obviously "James", whoever he is, chose not to respond a long time ago anyway.
Let this poor thing rest in peace.
Trooper
Let this poor thing rest in peace.
Trooper
P95Carry
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Probably this thread has well earned some rest ....... but it is a tour de force .... probably the greatest single thread ever likely on THR.
Somehow I missed it at its inception and then (due to the phenomenal THR traffic) ... obviously continued to miss it... pretty incredible but true. I have now tho, due it's probably brief resurrection been able to read it thru ... which has taken me a very long time .... not helped by flu and a wicked headache!
The standard of writing is for the most part staggering ..... and quite how any severely ''anti'' person could fail to be at least in part put on the ''straight and narrow'' .... is beyond me. But then I guess there are still some very closed minds out there.
This thread is real keeper.
Kudos to all .... and certainly .. if you ain't yet read ''Unintended Consequences'' ... go do so.
Somehow I missed it at its inception and then (due to the phenomenal THR traffic) ... obviously continued to miss it... pretty incredible but true. I have now tho, due it's probably brief resurrection been able to read it thru ... which has taken me a very long time .... not helped by flu and a wicked headache!
The standard of writing is for the most part staggering ..... and quite how any severely ''anti'' person could fail to be at least in part put on the ''straight and narrow'' .... is beyond me. But then I guess there are still some very closed minds out there.
This thread is real keeper.
Kudos to all .... and certainly .. if you ain't yet read ''Unintended Consequences'' ... go do so.
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