gtmerkley
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All of the above.
Why do you own a gun?
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Old Grump
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Why
All of the above
All of the above
KiltedClaymore
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because i can.
Stevie-Ray
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I voted "other" in lieu of unavailable multiples.
BReilley
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Need a "because if you don't exercise your rights, you don't really have them" choice 
One for self-defense, although as with any of my other tools, it's more of an "it'll be there when I need it" thing.
One for self-defense, although as with any of my other tools, it's more of an "it'll be there when I need it" thing.
Defense of my home, family, country men, and Constitution as established in the spirit of our founding fathers from all enemies foreign and domestic.
( to include everything from the Macro to the Micro levels, personal to international/interplanetary/inter dimensional you get my point)
the target, competition and hunting are just bonuses
( to include everything from the Macro to the Micro levels, personal to international/interplanetary/inter dimensional you get my point)
the target, competition and hunting are just bonuses
Brian Dale
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I own guns because normal adults own guns. They're good for a lot of things.
Wolfman_556
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Mostly for self defense, but I've never shot anyone and I'd rather not be in a situation where I'd have to shoot someone. Also for hunting and target shooting.
I grew up with guns. Lots of guns. I learned how to shoot rifles with my father's garands and M1A1's and his 1970s Colt AR15-A1. I learned how to shoot pistols with his old WW2 era Colt 1911A1 and his S&W revolvers. I was already shooting a 12 gauge Remington shotgun before I was in 6th grade.
I'm a country boy. I've been shooting guns and hunting and fishing practically my entire life.
But I'm not too at ease with guns either. I know a gun is a lot of fun to use for target shooting and I admire the design and engineering which goes into producing guns... but I also know just one casual mistake can take someone's life. I know this. I understand this every time I pick up a gun even if I know for a fact it ain't loaded. Dad drilled this into my head at a very young age.
I've always been around guns.
I do a lot of target shooting. I have my own private pistol range in my yard.
The only competition shooting I do is competing with my brother or Dad, or occasionally one or more of our friends who come out here.
I also like to have days where I go out target shooting to compare different guns. Mostly I shoot pistols. For example last wednesday I had a "9mm Afternoon" and I shot my FN Hi Power, my Beretta 92FS and my new CZ 75B and compared them against each other. Last saturday I compared the new CZ 9mm to my Kimber 1911 .45acp.
I like the security owning guns gives me. I like knowing the fact that I have the skill and tools to defend my home and family.
I also like making chili with venison. *licks chops*
I also enjoy having pieces of military history like my FN Hi-Power, my Mausers, my SMLE, my MN91/30 and my 1911's.
I liked the look on my city-girl wife's face the first time she shot a .44mag and fell in love with it and felt so proud of herself for being able to handle that much power. We have many responsibilities as gun owners. One of those is introducing people, who had never handled a gun before, to using guns safely and competently.
I grew up with guns. Lots of guns. I learned how to shoot rifles with my father's garands and M1A1's and his 1970s Colt AR15-A1. I learned how to shoot pistols with his old WW2 era Colt 1911A1 and his S&W revolvers. I was already shooting a 12 gauge Remington shotgun before I was in 6th grade.
I'm a country boy. I've been shooting guns and hunting and fishing practically my entire life.
But I'm not too at ease with guns either. I know a gun is a lot of fun to use for target shooting and I admire the design and engineering which goes into producing guns... but I also know just one casual mistake can take someone's life. I know this. I understand this every time I pick up a gun even if I know for a fact it ain't loaded. Dad drilled this into my head at a very young age.
I've always been around guns.
I do a lot of target shooting. I have my own private pistol range in my yard.
The only competition shooting I do is competing with my brother or Dad, or occasionally one or more of our friends who come out here.
I also like to have days where I go out target shooting to compare different guns. Mostly I shoot pistols. For example last wednesday I had a "9mm Afternoon" and I shot my FN Hi Power, my Beretta 92FS and my new CZ 75B and compared them against each other. Last saturday I compared the new CZ 9mm to my Kimber 1911 .45acp.
I like the security owning guns gives me. I like knowing the fact that I have the skill and tools to defend my home and family.
I also like making chili with venison. *licks chops*
I also enjoy having pieces of military history like my FN Hi-Power, my Mausers, my SMLE, my MN91/30 and my 1911's.
I liked the look on my city-girl wife's face the first time she shot a .44mag and fell in love with it and felt so proud of herself for being able to handle that much power. We have many responsibilities as gun owners. One of those is introducing people, who had never handled a gun before, to using guns safely and competently.
rdoggsilva
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All the reasons stated. not just one.
SCKimberFan
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Because I am a bitter American and this is all I have to cling to...along with my religion!
Hot brass
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2nd Amendment. Nuff said.
jackstinson
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This should have been set up to enable multiples.
Or at least an "ALL OF THE ABOVE" selection.
Or at least an "ALL OF THE ABOVE" selection.
JWF III
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I didn't vote on the poll because there was no "All of the above" option.
Edit: I guess I should've read all the post. Jack (and probably others) beat me to it.
Edit: I guess I should've read all the post. Jack (and probably others) beat me to it.
possum
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self defense seems to be the winner here, and as well that is my primary reason for owning them as well. but i love doing the informal shooting at the range, plinking as it is called.
i spent most of my time, ammo and range sessions training, and improving myself in the arts of defense.
i spent most of my time, ammo and range sessions training, and improving myself in the arts of defense.
herohog
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Self Defense and punching holes in paper for fun and to be able to defend myself successfully. I USED to hunt but I'm too gimpy for that these days and wheelchairs suck in the woods.
nwilliams
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Because I can and because I choose to, simple as that.
burningsquirrels
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here's a silly observation:
since i got into handguns, i still have freaky nightmares from time to time. only now i'm armed in them, and no longer feel as threatened.
since i got into handguns, i still have freaky nightmares from time to time. only now i'm armed in them, and no longer feel as threatened.
slow944
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You left off "All The Above"
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