What movies/tv shows portray civilian gun ownership as totally normal?
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Movie We Were Soldiers, extended version/alternate beginning.
The officers are out of uniform and with their wives at a lakeshore property. They are shooting shotguns and gabbing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q-hLyUZS9E
The officers are out of uniform and with their wives at a lakeshore property. They are shooting shotguns and gabbing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q-hLyUZS9E
george burns
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Any military based shows like, "Strike Back" or "the Unit".
Old Dog
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Couldn't let this one pass quietly, sorry RustyShakelford:
While privately-owned guns are still verboten on bases (for the most part) and there are a few commanders out there who may be anti-gun, the gun culture in the military has changed radically since we've been at war the past thirteen years.
Even a recent production TV series such as "Blue Bloods" with ostensibly pro-gun Tom Selleck still depicts private ownership of firearms as not normal and implies that only the privileged members of NYPD should be packing in their fair city. And every show produced in Hollywood always gets in the phrase "gun registration" even if the show is set in states such as Florida, Nevada (CSI franchise), Wyoming (Longmire) or Washington (The Killing), where there isn't gun registration.
Although, a recent cheesy movie, "Couples Retreat" had a great scene where Jason Bateman's character retrieves his SA XD from his gunvault at his bedside when he hears noises downstairs, and the event is treated as a normal reaction and not much ado is made of his going for his pistol ...
Ah, not just no, but emphatically no.
While privately-owned guns are still verboten on bases (for the most part) and there are a few commanders out there who may be anti-gun, the gun culture in the military has changed radically since we've been at war the past thirteen years.
Even a recent production TV series such as "Blue Bloods" with ostensibly pro-gun Tom Selleck still depicts private ownership of firearms as not normal and implies that only the privileged members of NYPD should be packing in their fair city. And every show produced in Hollywood always gets in the phrase "gun registration" even if the show is set in states such as Florida, Nevada (CSI franchise), Wyoming (Longmire) or Washington (The Killing), where there isn't gun registration.
Although, a recent cheesy movie, "Couples Retreat" had a great scene where Jason Bateman's character retrieves his SA XD from his gunvault at his bedside when he hears noises downstairs, and the event is treated as a normal reaction and not much ado is made of his going for his pistol ...
TRX
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There was "The Beverly Hillbillies", which someone already mentioned upthread, and "Lassie." Though Jed or Timmy's mother might not reach for the iron on any given episode, once they were shown in one episode, they were presumably there on all the others, whether the viewers got to see them or not.
After reading the whole thread and sitting here for a while... I can't come up with any other examples.
After reading the whole thread and sitting here for a while... I can't come up with any other examples.
2bfree
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Old Dog Said
Just a reminder, all handguns transferred through an FFL ARE registered with the state, meaning any new handgun.
Old Dog
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That simply means that there is a record of the original purchaser of a new handgun, or the most recent purchaser of a used handgun bought through an FFL -- there is NO requirement to register guns brought into the state or bought/sold through private party transactions. I'm quite familiar with the gun laws of this state, thanks.
SeaDan
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TV portrayal of normal gun use.
Be sure to check out the TNT series called "Falling Skies."
Steven Spielberg Executive Producer and DreamWorks Television.
Every person is carrying multiple weapons, even the eight year old now thirteen year old son of the principle character. They are carrying while eating, meeting, talking, walking, and going to bed. Even the kids may be carrying when playing, but they're never playing with the guns. I've noticed that everyone keeps their fingers on the trigger guard and OFF the trigger at all times.
They are also carrying and using everything from Baretta 92FS to 50 cal BMG. Truly worth a watch.
Be sure to check out the TNT series called "Falling Skies."
Steven Spielberg Executive Producer and DreamWorks Television.
Every person is carrying multiple weapons, even the eight year old now thirteen year old son of the principle character. They are carrying while eating, meeting, talking, walking, and going to bed. Even the kids may be carrying when playing, but they're never playing with the guns. I've noticed that everyone keeps their fingers on the trigger guard and OFF the trigger at all times.
They are also carrying and using everything from Baretta 92FS to 50 cal BMG. Truly worth a watch.
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Post 104.....
I don't quite understand post 104.
The forum member disagrees with me, then makes the same point(private gun ownership on US armed forces bases/stations), then changes the subject to a different TV series.
I've been out of the US Army for approx 21 years so I will not claim to be a expert on all SOPs or rules in today's armed forces.
I do know SECDEF Robert Gates & ADM Mike Mullens(the long time Chairman of the JCS) both came out against private weapons & guns due to high profile events like the Fort Hood(Major Hassan) incident & the Pentagon subway station incident.
BTW; I'm not questioning the gun ownership or 2A supporters who might be in the US military. If they own or carry guns IAW the local laws or ordinances off post or off duty, good for them,
Rusty
I don't quite understand post 104.
The forum member disagrees with me, then makes the same point(private gun ownership on US armed forces bases/stations), then changes the subject to a different TV series.
I've been out of the US Army for approx 21 years so I will not claim to be a expert on all SOPs or rules in today's armed forces.
I do know SECDEF Robert Gates & ADM Mike Mullens(the long time Chairman of the JCS) both came out against private weapons & guns due to high profile events like the Fort Hood(Major Hassan) incident & the Pentagon subway station incident.
BTW; I'm not questioning the gun ownership or 2A supporters who might be in the US military. If they own or carry guns IAW the local laws or ordinances off post or off duty, good for them,
Rusty
I've been watching Under the Dome. Having guns seems to be understood and accepted as a normal thing.
Zach S
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Not to nitpick, but CSI takes place in Vegas. Clark County does have firearm registration, or at least did a few years ago when this was brought up in another thread.
IIRC, the guy who brought it up lived in the area (Henderson?), but also mentioned that on the show, registration was often state-wide, while here in reality, it was just Clark County.
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Guns.....
Another forum member made the same point about the A&E crime series The Glades. The main character, a sworn FDLE(Florida Dept of Law Enforcement) special agent would often ask about firearm registrations but firearms are not registered that way in Florida.
A FDLE agent wouldn't be directly involved with a smaller community's day to day investigations either unless it involved the state government. The FDLE also investigates LE shootings(use of lethal force) in many cities/towns. Some larger PDs like Miami-Dade do their own formal investigations.
FWIW; A&E cut The Glades but it's still on Netflix.com.
Another forum member made the same point about the A&E crime series The Glades. The main character, a sworn FDLE(Florida Dept of Law Enforcement) special agent would often ask about firearm registrations but firearms are not registered that way in Florida.
A FDLE agent wouldn't be directly involved with a smaller community's day to day investigations either unless it involved the state government. The FDLE also investigates LE shootings(use of lethal force) in many cities/towns. Some larger PDs like Miami-Dade do their own formal investigations.
FWIW; A&E cut The Glades but it's still on Netflix.com.
Folks are forgetting the question of 'normal' in civilian life. Alien attack, special forces - not 'normal'.
I would add some of the Alaska real estate shows. The nice portly real estate agent was showing houses with a big handgun on her hip. Seen that a few times. That's normal as compared to fighting space guys.
I would add some of the Alaska real estate shows. The nice portly real estate agent was showing houses with a big handgun on her hip. Seen that a few times. That's normal as compared to fighting space guys.
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Context....
I agree with the last post.
Guns or use of firearms in a lifestyle/sporting/collecting etc context is the point of the topic.
The Walking Dead, Under The Dome Falling Skys etc are about people fighting for their survival.
Cop & military shows don't really count either unless it's showing the sporting, target shooting, personal defense, etc issues.
I recall a episode of CBS's The Unit, where a wife/girlfriend of a CAG(Unit) member had a stalker or psycho ex. She had or got a CCW & started packing.
I didn't watch the series that much.
Rusty
I agree with the last post.
Guns or use of firearms in a lifestyle/sporting/collecting etc context is the point of the topic.
The Walking Dead, Under The Dome Falling Skys etc are about people fighting for their survival.
Cop & military shows don't really count either unless it's showing the sporting, target shooting, personal defense, etc issues.
I recall a episode of CBS's The Unit, where a wife/girlfriend of a CAG(Unit) member had a stalker or psycho ex. She had or got a CCW & started packing.
I didn't watch the series that much.
Rusty
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Hi...
I can recall an episode of Medical Center where Chad Everett and James Daly (IIRC) were shooting trap or skeet.
I don't believe the story line had anything to do with guns , crime, etc. The scene was treated as two professional people (doctors) taking a break from their rather stressful occupations and discussing a medical case/surgery, as I recall.
I can recall an episode of Medical Center where Chad Everett and James Daly (IIRC) were shooting trap or skeet.
I don't believe the story line had anything to do with guns , crime, etc. The scene was treated as two professional people (doctors) taking a break from their rather stressful occupations and discussing a medical case/surgery, as I recall.
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I do know SECDEF Robert Gates & ADM Mike Mullens(the long time Chairman of the JCS) both came out against private weapons & guns due to high profile events like the Fort Hood(Major Hassan) incident & the Pentagon subway station incident
I'd guess that 80% of the NCO's and Officers on the base where I am staying right now have private firearms in their quarters. The Rod & Gun Club rents handguns and shotguns on Range-Sundays. Firearms are sold in the Exchange. There's no registration of privately owned firearms whatsoever, for either military of civil contractors. The only caveat is no firearms in temporary quarters or dorms (for junior enlisted).
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I'd guess that 80% of the NCO's and Officers on the base where I am staying right now have private firearms in their quarters. The Rod & Gun Club rents handguns and shotguns on Range-Sundays. Firearms are sold in the Exchange. There's no registration of privately owned firearms whatsoever, for either military of civil contractors. The only caveat is no firearms in temporary quarters or dorms (for junior enlisted).
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Basically the story of a person in civilian life, carry and or having a weapon for whatever is pretty boring.
Doesn't sell advertising/commercial time. That is why you see the guys on like NCISLA carrying sig's in their back pockets! woo! flashy and sort of realistic, but written to be cool!
Doesn't sell advertising/commercial time. That is why you see the guys on like NCISLA carrying sig's in their back pockets! woo! flashy and sort of realistic, but written to be cool!
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Two come to mind that have not been mentioned. On the TV show Criminal Minds, Rossi, played by conservative gun owner and collector, Joe Mantegna, always carries a 1911. Might be a prop gun but it replicates Mantegna's personal weapon.
The movie Second Hand Lions shows two old bachelors on the farm shooting skeet and catfish with M-12's. Could have been written about my family or neighbors in west Texas.
The movie Second Hand Lions shows two old bachelors on the farm shooting skeet and catfish with M-12's. Could have been written about my family or neighbors in west Texas.
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Pawn Stars. Although they only deal with antique guns, they take those on pawn frequently, and go to the range often, as just a normal thing to do.
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Second Hand Lions also showed the bachelors shooting at traveling salesmen...
Although he was the sheriff, I do remember seeing Andy sitting on his porch cleaning his shotgun while Opie looked on.
Although he was the sheriff, I do remember seeing Andy sitting on his porch cleaning his shotgun while Opie looked on.
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Beretta; product placement
Beretta USA is fairly big on product placement.
I think that may be partially why so many cops & military shows use M9s/Beretas even though the 92/96 series hasn't been in wide use since the early 2000s.
Beretta M9s were featured in the military drama: Lone Survivor, when in the real story of Operation Red Wings, the SEALs & US Army SOAR/75th Rangers used M11s & SIG P220s/P226s.
I'm not a big fan of CBS's Criminal Minds, they had a few episodes where the FBI characters discussed 9/11 & terrorism like they were explaining it to 5 year olds.
Knowing the series has a few retired FBI profilers & ex-federal agents as advisors makes it seem like they'd make a better effort to be realistic.
Beretta USA is fairly big on product placement.
I think that may be partially why so many cops & military shows use M9s/Beretas even though the 92/96 series hasn't been in wide use since the early 2000s.
Beretta M9s were featured in the military drama: Lone Survivor, when in the real story of Operation Red Wings, the SEALs & US Army SOAR/75th Rangers used M11s & SIG P220s/P226s.
I'm not a big fan of CBS's Criminal Minds, they had a few episodes where the FBI characters discussed 9/11 & terrorism like they were explaining it to 5 year olds.
Knowing the series has a few retired FBI profilers & ex-federal agents as advisors makes it seem like they'd make a better effort to be realistic.
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Great show
LONGMIRE,He never has a problem with people having the protection they need and have the right to...Try to catch it on A&E. JUST FINISHED A SEASON BUT YOU CAN CATCH IT NETFLIX,OR SUDDENLINK.We love it at our home.
LONGMIRE,He never has a problem with people having the protection they need and have the right to...Try to catch it on A&E. JUST FINISHED A SEASON BUT YOU CAN CATCH IT NETFLIX,OR SUDDENLINK.We love it at our home.
This is not what the OP is looking for, but I wanted to share this clip from Top Gear. Warning: contains unsafe gun handling
http://youtu.be/Hxv-6glpi3Q
http://youtu.be/Hxv-6glpi3Q
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