pck3
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Yosimite sam with duel pistols right bi-cep
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mljdeckard
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A friend of an in-law recently had the inside of his biceps tattooed (on the right) "DON'T" (on the left) "SHOOT!!"
I'm not entirely opposed to tattoos, but my current career path makes them a security risk.
I'm not entirely opposed to tattoos, but my current career path makes them a security risk.
General Geoff
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If I were to get a tattoo, it would probably be a latin phrase of some sort. Much more subtle and elegant than an outright picture of a firearm.
Well, to tell you the honest truth, I was catching a plane for Oakland CA the next morning after 18 months of some pretty incredible times. But as weird as it sounds, I really remember almost nothing of that evening, other than a steak I had for dinner that was the most incredible meal I think I've ever eaten. I was told the whole story of the tat by a friend on the way home, as I had slept through the entire procedure from start to finish. I went into the place to wait for my pal to spend some of his bundle of hard earned booty, not realizing the two for one sale was on that night. Yeah, what are friends for, anyway ?
Jermz1987
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my brother has a Smith and Wesson revolver on his chest, and the smoke coming out the barrel spells his wife's name. It actually looks pretty cool. He also has a Tasmanian devil holding two m16s that he got in the Marines.
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InkEd
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Jaeger I am glad you recoginize the art as art. I think too many people take getting a tattoo too lightly though.
PT- I have a FULL back piece (below my neck to my waistline). The pain was not as bad as you might think. Shoulder blades hurt worse than my spine actually. It is not something you will do in a sitting. I have over 40 hours and counting with more detail to
be done STILL. The most FUN place to get work is your ribcage. Two and half hours that actually left me sore for a few days. Sternum was not too good either but ribcage is the hands down winner. I suggest your leg or arm for your first because. It is a unique sensation getting tattooed, and those parts are not at all bad to get done. Except for your actual armpit.
Whoever posted the pic, nice detail work and +1 on doing black and gray. All mine is black and gray. You can get such better detail without color. And they hold up better too. although I have seen alot nice color work in more recent years.
Get a tattoo if you want but make sure you want it. Don't bargain hunt or be in a rush most good artists work by appt and have waiting lists. Don't get trendy or flash pieces either these people are the laughing stock of the tattoo community.
Take care.
PT- I have a FULL back piece (below my neck to my waistline). The pain was not as bad as you might think. Shoulder blades hurt worse than my spine actually. It is not something you will do in a sitting. I have over 40 hours and counting with more detail to
be done STILL. The most FUN place to get work is your ribcage. Two and half hours that actually left me sore for a few days. Sternum was not too good either but ribcage is the hands down winner. I suggest your leg or arm for your first because. It is a unique sensation getting tattooed, and those parts are not at all bad to get done. Except for your actual armpit.
Whoever posted the pic, nice detail work and +1 on doing black and gray. All mine is black and gray. You can get such better detail without color. And they hold up better too. although I have seen alot nice color work in more recent years.
Get a tattoo if you want but make sure you want it. Don't bargain hunt or be in a rush most good artists work by appt and have waiting lists. Don't get trendy or flash pieces either these people are the laughing stock of the tattoo community.
Take care.
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I have a couple tattoos. They are all easily covered with a t shirt.
The anti tattoo people on this thread may mean well by trying to protect us from desecrating our bodies with art. I wonder if they'd also like to protect me from the detriments of private gun ownership? There are social stigmas attached to visible tattoos. The same can be said about, owning guns, religeous preference, choice of automobile, choice of spouse, and slew of other things. I am of the opinion that many people are victims of social conditioning and that is unfortuante.
I have wanted and contemplated getting a gun tattoo for sometime. The tattoo would be Exodus 13-18 in ancient hebrew on my right forearm. Roughly translated, G-d led the Isrealites out of Egypt armed for battle. This is proof that the almighty creator condones the right to arm oneself. Maybe not politically correct or socially acceptable but it's how I feel. Maybe I'll get the tattoo one day.
The anti tattoo people on this thread may mean well by trying to protect us from desecrating our bodies with art. I wonder if they'd also like to protect me from the detriments of private gun ownership? There are social stigmas attached to visible tattoos. The same can be said about, owning guns, religeous preference, choice of automobile, choice of spouse, and slew of other things. I am of the opinion that many people are victims of social conditioning and that is unfortuante.
I have wanted and contemplated getting a gun tattoo for sometime. The tattoo would be Exodus 13-18 in ancient hebrew on my right forearm. Roughly translated, G-d led the Isrealites out of Egypt armed for battle. This is proof that the almighty creator condones the right to arm oneself. Maybe not politically correct or socially acceptable but it's how I feel. Maybe I'll get the tattoo one day.
gyvel
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Personally, I question the wisdom of spending money on tattoos when that money could be used to buy more guns and ammo...
CapnTrainwreck
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My wife has visible tattoos and she teaches preschool. I have lots of visible ink and I've never had a problem getting a job, attending college, or getting my mortgage at a bank.
As far as firearms related tattoos i have the ruger emblem on one forearms and a s&w model 1 with a rose and the word "grandad" on my other forearm.
Societal views regarding tattoos are changing. I say if you want it and it's something you're going to be happy with go for it (just no trampstamps or japanese kanji that you had to look up to understand).
As far as firearms related tattoos i have the ruger emblem on one forearms and a s&w model 1 with a rose and the word "grandad" on my other forearm.
Societal views regarding tattoos are changing. I say if you want it and it's something you're going to be happy with go for it (just no trampstamps or japanese kanji that you had to look up to understand
).InkEd
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The views are changing but visible tattoos are FAR from accepted in the professional world. To think they will be widely excepted in this lifetime is a joke.
I wear a suit everyday so mime are covered at work. As long as you don't do your face, hands, or too close to your wrists it is no problem covering them for work. Although, ssometimes when I cross my legs and my pant leg moves up a little of my calf piece shows. It is met with very mixed opinions. The most common being genuine curiousitheses second is quizical silent stares. They are not to be taken lightly. If you truely want to do it. Go ahead. Just be sure. That is really all there is to say about the subject.
I wear a suit everyday so mime are covered at work. As long as you don't do your face, hands, or too close to your wrists it is no problem covering them for work. Although, ssometimes when I cross my legs and my pant leg moves up a little of my calf piece shows. It is met with very mixed opinions. The most common being genuine curiousitheses second is quizical silent stares. They are not to be taken lightly. If you truely want to do it. Go ahead. Just be sure. That is really all there is to say about the subject.
I got mine at 40, never regretted it. Now more and more folks are getting them later in life. In my business, no one really cares one way or the other. Mine is on my shoulder, if I want to ccw it, I wear a tee shirt . Ladies like it, even the wife. Don't ask permission, you only go around once.
metallic
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I have a relatively large one on my shoulder blade that is non firearm related. I also happen to be a white collar worker (software developer). Just make sure that it's somewhere that isn't visible and it won't be an issue career wise.
gyvel
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Since I have to get screened for intestinal cancer every six months via colonoscopy (aka "boroscope"), I am going to have "HI DOC" tattooed on my butt.
InkEd
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Maybe you could out "Exit Only" down there instead? ;-)
armoredman
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Laugh, I knew a young lady who DID have exit only tattooed there. Long story, not High Road, but she felt compelled to prove it to me one night.
GojuBrian
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I've thought about tatto's for years, but I always "chicken out".
I look at it this way, what did I like ten years ago? Do I still like those things?
I do like very few things for that long and a tattoo wouldn't be one of them.
I look at it this way, what did I like ten years ago? Do I still like those things?
I do like very few things for that long and a tattoo wouldn't be one of them.
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