geophysicishooter
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A forum member recently posted that a family member had given him a gun. That's an awesome gift even if it is in 9mm.
My question is: Does the etiquette that applies to giving someone a knife also apply to giving someone a gun? Or does that only exist in certain parts of the country, like eating black eyed peas on New Years? Growing up, anytime my dad would give me a knife, he'd make me give him something (always of little or nominal value) because he said it was bad luck to take a knife and not give anything in return. I've experienced this all my life. When someone gives you a knife or you give someone a knife there has to be an exchange; the article can never be simply given away...
does the same apply to firearms? and have you ever heard of this tradition or etiquette?? if so where and from whom did you learn it?
My question is: Does the etiquette that applies to giving someone a knife also apply to giving someone a gun? Or does that only exist in certain parts of the country, like eating black eyed peas on New Years? Growing up, anytime my dad would give me a knife, he'd make me give him something (always of little or nominal value) because he said it was bad luck to take a knife and not give anything in return. I've experienced this all my life. When someone gives you a knife or you give someone a knife there has to be an exchange; the article can never be simply given away...
does the same apply to firearms? and have you ever heard of this tradition or etiquette?? if so where and from whom did you learn it?