Gun owners?

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  • sjohnny
    sjohnny Posts: 56,142 Member
    It is really disconcerting to log onto a health and fitness site and see a thread about guns. With pictures of guns.

    I know it's not the first thread on this subject, and it won't be the last, but urgh :frown:
    Don't look.

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  • Denise1224
    Denise1224 Posts: 150 Member
    My hubby wants to get me a gun for Christmas and I'm not sure what I want. He's away this week on a hunting trip in the arctic circle and left me his .357 just in case! I have my gun permit and am a fabulous shot according to dh and my dad. :smile:

    Just wondering what is a good gun for personal defense. I want something lightweight and not a lot of kick to it. My dad suggested a .22 revolver.

    Just looking for suggestions! Thank you!

    I have a .380 and I love it ... light weight easy to shoot and load ... not too much kick and bonus it looks like a little mini James Bond gun :happy: :laugh:
  • trackercasey76
    trackercasey76 Posts: 781 Member
    It is really disconcerting to log onto a health and fitness site and see a thread about guns. With pictures of guns.

    I know it's not the first thread on this subject, and it won't be the last, but urgh :frown:

    Why? Defending one self is paramount in staying fit!! Seeing a pic of a gun is not dangerous, nor offensive?
  • JPod279
    JPod279 Posts: 722 Member
    It is really disconcerting to log onto a health and fitness site and see a thread about guns. With pictures of guns.

    I know it's not the first thread on this subject, and it won't be the last, but urgh :frown:

    This IS a fitness site, but this is an "Open" forum. Besides, what's wrong with guns? In the hands of responsible people they are a great thing.
  • DonniesGirl69
    DonniesGirl69 Posts: 644 Member
    It is really disconcerting to log onto a health and fitness site and see a thread about guns. With pictures of guns.

    I know it's not the first thread on this subject, and it won't be the last, but urgh :frown:

    If it's disconcerting or otherwise of no interest to you, why would you even look at the thread?
  • _JR_
    _JR_ Posts: 830 Member
    It is really disconcerting to log onto a health and fitness site and see a thread about guns. With pictures of guns.

    I know it's not the first thread on this subject, and it won't be the last, but urgh :frown:

    Are there any other dislikes you have that the rest of the world should know about so we don't force your to enter into a thread against your will? :noway:
  • trackercasey76
    trackercasey76 Posts: 781 Member
    Is there anything sexier than all these beautiful ladies talking about guns??? :bigsmile:

    ^^^THIS^^^^
  • Lisa1971
    Lisa1971 Posts: 3,069 Member
    It is really disconcerting to log onto a health and fitness site and see a thread about guns. With pictures of guns.

    I know it's not the first thread on this subject, and it won't be the last, but urgh :frown:

    This is the chit chat forum. If you don't like it then don't read it. Geeeesh!
  • corn63
    corn63 Posts: 1,580 Member
    It is really disconcerting to log onto a health and fitness site and see a thread about guns. With pictures of guns.

    I know it's not the first thread on this subject, and it won't be the last, but urgh :frown:

    I'm offended by your offense.
  • sjohnny
    sjohnny Posts: 56,142 Member
    It is really disconcerting to log onto a health and fitness site and see a thread about guns. With pictures of guns.

    I know it's not the first thread on this subject, and it won't be the last, but urgh :frown:

    If it's disconcerting or otherwise of no interest to you, why would you even look at the thread?

    It was that sneaky title that threw her off. She had no way of knowing this thread would be about guns.
  • Cindym82
    Cindym82 Posts: 1,245 Member
    I love my boyfriend's S&W m&p .40 but a .22 is cheap to shoot. If you would like a good gun to kill than a 9mm. A .22 will not do much as far as protecting yourself
  • Lisa1971
    Lisa1971 Posts: 3,069 Member
    It is really disconcerting to log onto a health and fitness site and see a thread about guns. With pictures of guns.

    I know it's not the first thread on this subject, and it won't be the last, but urgh :frown:

    I'm offended by your offense.

    You never fail to crack me up!:laugh:
  • Sox90716
    Sox90716 Posts: 976 Member
    I would recommend a Glock 9 mm subcompact or compact model. I carry a Glock 21 for work. Good luck!
  • Nikachelle
    Nikachelle Posts: 66 Member
    So... you're basically all Americans right?
  • _JR_
    _JR_ Posts: 830 Member
    It is really disconcerting to log onto a health and fitness site and see a thread about guns. With pictures of guns.

    I know it's not the first thread on this subject, and it won't be the last, but urgh :frown:

    If it's disconcerting or otherwise of no interest to you, why would you even look at the thread?

    It was that sneaky title that threw her off. She had no way of knowing this thread would be about guns.

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

    Damn, vague thread titles, always drawing in the innocents.
  • JessieMaeH82
    JessieMaeH82 Posts: 79 Member
    My hubby wants to get me a gun for Christmas and I'm not sure what I want. He's away this week on a hunting trip in the arctic circle and left me his .357 just in case! I have my gun permit and am a fabulous shot according to dh and my dad. :smile:

    Just wondering what is a good gun for personal defense. I want something lightweight and not a lot of kick to it. My dad suggested a .22 revolver.

    Just looking for suggestions! Thank you!


    .22 Revolvers are NICE! That's what I have. LOVE IT!
  • MinnesotaManimal
    MinnesotaManimal Posts: 642 Member

    I disagree on this I do not like any rifle for home defense. I want the round to stop in the bad guy not the neighbors house. I realize that they make home defense rounds. but it is hard to beat a 12ga for a HD weapon.

    I tend to agree with this ( shot gun vs rifle for in home defense). Ive been contemplating the Taurus Judge. 45/410 for this reason.

    edit: this thread spurred me to do some more research and Ive decided against this gun

    http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot41_3.htm
  • DonniesGirl69
    DonniesGirl69 Posts: 644 Member
    It is really disconcerting to log onto a health and fitness site and see a thread about guns. With pictures of guns.

    I know it's not the first thread on this subject, and it won't be the last, but urgh :frown:

    If it's disconcerting or otherwise of no interest to you, why would you even look at the thread?

    It was that sneaky title that threw her off. She had no way of knowing this thread would be about guns.

    Clearly.... :huh:
  • ellehcimyelhsa
    ellehcimyelhsa Posts: 110
    I'm kind of partial to Glock, but that's what I learned to shoot with so that's probably why. My husband is a police officer, and pretty much every officer in his department has a Glock 40 (among others). It has a pretty good kick to it though.

    I'd definitely suggest trying out as many as possible to see what is right for you and what you like.
  • JPod279
    JPod279 Posts: 722 Member
    So... you're basically all Americans right?

    I'm a red-blooded, red-stater and wouldn't have it any other way!
  • sjohnny
    sjohnny Posts: 56,142 Member

    I disagree on this I do not like any rifle for home defense. I want the round to stop in the bad guy not the neighbors house. I realize that they make home defense rounds. but it is hard to beat a 12ga for a HD weapon.

    I tend to agree with this ( shot gun vs rifle for in home defense). Ive been contemplating the Taurus Judge. 45/410 for this reason.
    I would recommend against the Judge for defense. But I'm not going to go into an argument about external and terminal ballistics as I have just been informed by a previous poster that this is a fitness site.
  • Vragis
    Vragis Posts: 19
    A .22 is garbage for self defense. Especially to a big person or someone on drugs, it's like a bee sting. The minimum I would ever recommend (and the NRA would back me on this) for self defense is a .38. I have a Glock .40 that I am VERY happy with and use as my self defense pistol.
  • _JR_
    _JR_ Posts: 830 Member
    I never understand why people who vehemently oppose a topic (llike guns), step into a room full of supporters thinking they will single-handedly change our minds on a topic because of their distorted views. I think on this particular topic, they may be better off wandering into a Vegan/ Vegetarian/ Carnivore lover's thread and changing minds there instead.
  • TexasTroy
    TexasTroy Posts: 477 Member
    a good question to ask yourself is ... " do you want something that will just stop an attacker "? or do you " want something that will blow a hole six inches wide in an attacker"? In other words, do you wanna stop an attacker or kill the attacker? All guns can kill but your more likely to blow a hole through someone with a .357 than a .22. Can you live with the fact you killed someone? BTW it doesnt do you any good if you cant control your weapon, sometimes lighter and smaller is the best way to go.
  • lrainaud
    lrainaud Posts: 1
    I agree, the .357 is a lot of gun. I'm an active, strong woman and it's too much gun for me. I just got a Smith & Wesson 38 Special Bodyguard and I love it. I needed something to have at home, as well as take hiking and backpacking. It's light enough to carry right next to my bear spray.

    Go down to your local gun shop and work with the experts there to find just the right gun for you. You need to see how it 'feels' in your hand. Use their expert knowledge, that's what they are there for.:smile:

    Good luck!
  • carriempls
    carriempls Posts: 326 Member
    It is really disconcerting to log onto a health and fitness site and see a thread about guns. With pictures of guns.

    I know it's not the first thread on this subject, and it won't be the last, but urgh :frown:

    It's kinda scaring the crap out of me. I only know a handful of people (relatives) who own guns and those that do use them for hunting, otherwise they're locked safely away.

    The whole concept weirds me out big time. They're simply not necessary.
  • _JR_
    _JR_ Posts: 830 Member
    A .22 is garbage for self defense. Especially to a big person or someone on drugs, it's like a bee sting. The minimum I would ever recommend (and the NRA would back me on this) for self defense is a .38. I have a Glock .40 that I am VERY happy with and use as my self defense pistol.

    Millions of people have been killed with a .22. I sure as hell would back off if .22 rounds were coming my way.

    People of all shapes and sizes survive GSWs from every caliber. Emergency room studies place lethality on shot placement over caliber size. It's no good to have a .40, .45, or 9mm, if your petite significant other is afraid to shoot it. :smile:
  • corn63
    corn63 Posts: 1,580 Member
    a good question to ask yourself is ... " do you want something that will just stop an attacker "? or do you " want something that will blow a hole six inches wide in an attacker"? In other words, do you wanna stop an attacker or kill the attacker? All guns can kill but your more likely to blow a hole through someone with a .357 than a .22. Can you live with the fact you killed someone? BTW it doesnt do you any good if you cant control your weapon, sometimes lighter and smaller is the best way to go.

    You best be blowing a hole clean through someone if you're shooting at someone. Too many sue happy people suing people after breaking into their homes and getting hurt. No maiming.
  • triggerpuller702
    triggerpuller702 Posts: 6 Member
    i've been shot (war, not a thug!) and i assure you, if you are shot with a 22 or 380 at self defense range you'll know it. people who say 'it's got no stopping power' are firearm equivalents to meatheads in the gym. a nice, compact 380 like the walther ppk or the sw bodyguard will do you just fine for a vehicle or simple home defense weapon. with that said, a 9mm is a good all around choice. cheap, easy to get in compact, and you can use it at the range at longer distances. i personally leave a ppk in my glove box and carry my issued side arm sig 229 9mm off duty pretty much all the time. i also own a glock 17 which is an excellent weapon although i do not like glocks personally.

    btw i didn't mention revolvers because i have seen a child get their hands on one and shoot themsleves. many do not have safety mechanisms so all it'll take is a pull of the trigger and that's it. at least with the sa/da's if there's no physical safety you can insert the magazine and not chamber a round. kids are slick, they get to things they're not supposed to even when precautions are taken. just something to consider.
  • zoeluiisa
    zoeluiisa Posts: 392
    It is really disconcerting to log onto a health and fitness site and see a thread about guns. With pictures of guns.

    I know it's not the first thread on this subject, and it won't be the last, but urgh :frown:

    I'm offended by your offense.

    I didn't say I was offended, I said it was disconcerting. And I'm sorry to everyone that annoyed, but...

    For many of us in countries where gun ownership is not legal or not common, the only time we come across guns is when we read in the papers of someone going on a killing spree - which leads us to associate them with blood and violence and grief. Which in the context of a health forum, is a bit unexpected and disconcerting. .

    However, it is interesting from a cultural perspective to see how very normal this kind of chat is to Americans - different countries, different norms.
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