OK, on a paralell tangent to the "You wouldn't really shoot someone, would you?" thread, anyone ever gotten the, "Why do you have that thing/need something like that?" routine? I got it from a buddy of mine a couple weeks back when we were out shooting and I drug out my Yugo SKS and extended the bayonet, just 'cuz it's fun to shoot that way. Got a lotta wide eyes, which surprised me, since most of them own at least one rifle and one shotgun for hunting purposes, this being the midwest and all. I just laughed and told 'em "Cuz I can." Really, do I need any more justification than that? I used the example of one guy's sports car and another's snowmobile (both of which are capable of speeds well in excess of legal limits). Same principle. They got it then. I'm sure you AR and AK guys get that one too. Doesn't work so well on non-shooters, I'll admit. From now on, I think I'll just ask, "Why do you ask? Don't you trust me?" Any thoughts?
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"I like guns" *shrug*
There really isnt any arguing with a simple statement like that. If they want to say "but WHY?!?!?!" then there is really isnt any reasoning with them so you might as well say "I am compensating" just to shut them up.
There really isnt any arguing with a simple statement like that. If they want to say "but WHY?!?!?!" then there is really isnt any reasoning with them so you might as well say "I am compensating" just to shut them up.
silverbull
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When my friends and family ask why I have guns, I'll always say is because I can....and I leave it at that.
They ask 'why', I turn, and ask 'why not?'.
At this point, they must justify their question, and we can get to the heart of why I should not have guns (and of course, the routine anti silliness comes up, and is very quickly shot down). Very few want to justify themselves, they want me to be the bad guy who has to justify his odd actions. By answering their question, with a question, I have politely forced them to make a rational arguement. (In real life, they generally spit at me and go on. Antis are so loveable, eh?)
When asked by a fellow gun owner, the response of 'I want to' works quite well. Occaisionally one might comment that he sees no need for a man to own (insert whatever gun I have), to which I respond that I see no reason to own (insert whichever gun he has). Some get it, some walk away.
At this point, they must justify their question, and we can get to the heart of why I should not have guns (and of course, the routine anti silliness comes up, and is very quickly shot down). Very few want to justify themselves, they want me to be the bad guy who has to justify his odd actions. By answering their question, with a question, I have politely forced them to make a rational arguement. (In real life, they generally spit at me and go on. Antis are so loveable, eh?)
When asked by a fellow gun owner, the response of 'I want to' works quite well. Occaisionally one might comment that he sees no need for a man to own (insert whatever gun I have), to which I respond that I see no reason to own (insert whichever gun he has). Some get it, some walk away.
Hal Romberg
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It's a fight extinguisher. 
forquidder
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Why do you have that?
Uhh, it comes with the gun?
Uhh, it comes with the gun?
EddieCoyle
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I get those kinds of comments from many of the guys at my club - BECAUSE I SHOOT HANDGUNS!
Most of them are hunters and can't (or choose not to) understand why someone would want to own a gun (or 30) that you don't hunt with.
Most of them are hunters and can't (or choose not to) understand why someone would want to own a gun (or 30) that you don't hunt with.
one-shot-one
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had a
street preacher, that i worked with for a couple of years, ask if i would really shoot someone.
looked him right in the eye and told him, "if me or my family is threatened or if someone breaks into my home, yes without a second thought or hesitation".
end the question quickly.
street preacher, that i worked with for a couple of years, ask if i would really shoot someone.
looked him right in the eye and told him, "if me or my family is threatened or if someone breaks into my home, yes without a second thought or hesitation".
end the question quickly.
M2 Carbine
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"Why do you have that?"
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This brings that question even from "gun people".
One answer is, Because it will do this.
And it's fun to shoot.
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This brings that question even from "gun people".
One answer is, Because it will do this.
And it's fun to shoot.
Sam Adams
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My question would be, "Where did you get that?" Followed shortly thereafter by, "How much did you pay?" Followed shortly thereafter with, "You wouldn't mind if I took a few shots with that fine piece of engineering, would you?"
Happened to me in med school with a pocket knife of all things. We were in biochem lab and the student across from me needed to cut a short length of latex hose for a burner. She kept asking "does anyone have scissors?" etc. I told her I had a pocket knife and she handed over the hose. Took out my dinky 2.5" Spyderco Delica, made the cut against the back of a notepad, and handed the hose back to her.Snap said:
Her eyes bugged out of her head and she literally stammered "Why...do you...carry...that...thing?" My reply: "In case someone needs me to cut some hose for them."
What a freaking moron.
TheArchDuke
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Kim Dutoit's answer in one of his blogs was the best.
"Why don't you want me to have it?"
hahahaha
"Why don't you want me to have it?"
hahahaha
M2 Carbine
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Sam,
I got that one at the Dallas show a couple months ago and a second one from http://www.sportingarms.com/index.asp in Lewisville, each for $430.
And you're welcome to shoot it all you want.
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=200880&highlight=Carbine
I got that one at the Dallas show a couple months ago and a second one from http://www.sportingarms.com/index.asp in Lewisville, each for $430.
And you're welcome to shoot it all you want.
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=200880&highlight=Carbine
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"Why do have have that"
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Because I want to have it
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"Why do you need that"
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I don't need that. But, as I'm an American, need doesn't enter into very many of my decisions. In fact, YOU don't need a car that travels more than 65 mph, do you? Or two bathrooms in your house, or a cell phone, or a TV, or the internet, or beer, or a bed with a mattress, or to go out to eat once a week, or most of the creature comforts that you have. Or even your children. Still wanna talk need? I'll tell you what, you can decide I don't need guns when I get to decide what I think you don't need.
"Why do have have that"
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Because I want to have it
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"Why do you need that"
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I don't need that. But, as I'm an American, need doesn't enter into very many of my decisions. In fact, YOU don't need a car that travels more than 65 mph, do you? Or two bathrooms in your house, or a cell phone, or a TV, or the internet, or beer, or a bed with a mattress, or to go out to eat once a week, or most of the creature comforts that you have. Or even your children. Still wanna talk need? I'll tell you what, you can decide I don't need guns when I get to decide what I think you don't need.
Like that Kel-Tec, looks like Feinstein's worst nightmare and accurate to boot. I had no idea they would shoot like that. Oh, and I've also gotten the strange looks and questions when I pull out my pocketknife. I've discovered anything opened with one hand is automatically assumed to be a switchblade and illegal by the more sheepleish among us. Ah, well, educational opportunities, I suppose.
Working Man
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Thanks M2 Carbine, just read your link now I have even more money to spend.
I want one of the Bushys too.
I want one of the Bushys too.
http://www.unitedmedia.com/comics/dilbert/archive/dilbert-20060518.html
This was one of the better Dilbert comics lately. I have no idea if Scott Adams is pro or anti. Not sure I really care.
The "why" question makes me appreciate my in-laws
Who at the time owned no firearms (I convinced my B-I-L he needed at least a revolver and a shotgun).
I was asked "Why do you need more than one gun?" (she was refering to handguns)"
My in-laws answerred the "why" question for me - "its a collection".
As everyone knows people collect all kinds of stuff. And, when its "a collection" you have to get one of every possible type or as many as you can. This answers "why" I have so many handguns or multiple shotguns.
Some "sheeple" seem to understand this. I have mentioned "don't you collect anything? Why do you have 300 beenie babies on your wall? Its a COLLECTION! In all my years this is the only anzwer they seem to 1/2 way get.
Who at the time owned no firearms (I convinced my B-I-L he needed at least a revolver and a shotgun).
I was asked "Why do you need more than one gun?" (she was refering to handguns)"
My in-laws answerred the "why" question for me - "its a collection".
As everyone knows people collect all kinds of stuff. And, when its "a collection" you have to get one of every possible type or as many as you can. This answers "why" I have so many handguns or multiple shotguns.
Some "sheeple" seem to understand this. I have mentioned "don't you collect anything? Why do you have 300 beenie babies on your wall? Its a COLLECTION! In all my years this is the only anzwer they seem to 1/2 way get.
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Depending on who asks, I typically use on of these...
A. Early on in life I signed up to help keep firearm manufacturer's in business.
B. Cause it's better that I have it to legally punch holes in soda cans & paper and turn my hard earned money into noise than some drugged up addict/dealer ner-do-well who'll only use it for eeeevil purposes.
My favorite...
C. The voices inside my head told me to buy it. Whaddyagonnado?
Love that Dogbert
A. Early on in life I signed up to help keep firearm manufacturer's in business.
B. Cause it's better that I have it to legally punch holes in soda cans & paper and turn my hard earned money into noise than some drugged up addict/dealer ner-do-well who'll only use it for eeeevil purposes.
My favorite...
C. The voices inside my head told me to buy it. Whaddyagonnado?
Love that Dogbert
Clipper
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'Sheeple'...
...Is the dumbest term I've ever heard. Like a bunch of school kids...
...Is the dumbest term I've ever heard. Like a bunch of school kids...
ewb45acp
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I used to get this kind of garbage from a friend/coworker once in a while. He was a fence sitter leaning slightly anti. I came back from a long lunch one day and we were chatting.
"Where 'd ya go fer lunch?" ...
"The courthouse." ...
"HUH?" ...
"I had to renew my carry permit." ...
"HA HA! You really kill me. Do you really think your guns are gonna help you?" ...
"Listen Johnny. I'm a husband and a father. It's my responsibility to protect my family from harm. What are you gonna do to protect your wife and kids if they need it? Harsh language and 911? Don't you love them?"
That was the end of that.
"Where 'd ya go fer lunch?" ...
"The courthouse." ...
"HUH?" ...
"I had to renew my carry permit." ...
"HA HA! You really kill me. Do you really think your guns are gonna help you?" ...
"Listen Johnny. I'm a husband and a father. It's my responsibility to protect my family from harm. What are you gonna do to protect your wife and kids if they need it? Harsh language and 911? Don't you love them?"
That was the end of that.
armoredman
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"Why do you need that?"
"Why do you feel the need to question my values and judgment? Awfully prejudiced, isn't it? You are prejudging me based soley on what I like, and I thought you were supposed to have an open mind. For shame."
"Why do you feel the need to question my values and judgment? Awfully prejudiced, isn't it? You are prejudging me based soley on what I like, and I thought you were supposed to have an open mind. For shame."
Hal Romberg
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I do my best imitation of the smile I had as a 10yo the first time I actually dusted a clay bird with Dad's Kreighoff, and say "Because they're fun! Wanna try it out some time?"
It works really well with Antis. They get this look of total culture shock for a minute, and then either accept or decline. Those that accept normally become a lot less anti.
The ones that scare me are the ones that can't even hold a .22 without shaking. With them you generally have to get them out alone in the open with a .22 rifle and knock over soda cans before they're comfy enough to go to an actual range. Not easy but doable.
It works really well with Antis. They get this look of total culture shock for a minute, and then either accept or decline. Those that accept normally become a lot less anti.
The ones that scare me are the ones that can't even hold a .22 without shaking. With them you generally have to get them out alone in the open with a .22 rifle and knock over soda cans before they're comfy enough to go to an actual range. Not easy but doable.
Low-Sci
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When X ask/s, I say...
X=Girlfriend- To keep you safe, honey.
X=Friends- Cuz they're fun and you guys are fairies.
X=Brothers- You know better than to ask by now.
X=Dad- To help you keep the house safe.
X=Mom- To help dad keep you safe.
X=Little Sister- Hate crime deterrent. You know better than most.
X=Grandad- Well you got to shoot a BAR didn't you?
X=Grandmom- Well grandad got to shoot a BAR didn't he?
X=Other Relatives- Just a hobby. Hey, is that beer?
X=Normal Strangers- Shut up. Law and Order SVU is on.
X=Bad Strangers- Because it creates a problem for you.
X=Girlfriend- To keep you safe, honey.
X=Friends- Cuz they're fun and you guys are fairies.
X=Brothers- You know better than to ask by now.
X=Dad- To help you keep the house safe.
X=Mom- To help dad keep you safe.
X=Little Sister- Hate crime deterrent. You know better than most.
X=Grandad- Well you got to shoot a BAR didn't you?
X=Grandmom- Well grandad got to shoot a BAR didn't he?
X=Other Relatives- Just a hobby. Hey, is that beer?
X=Normal Strangers- Shut up. Law and Order SVU is on.
X=Bad Strangers- Because it creates a problem for you.
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