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(03-27-2019, 09:25 AM)Sociopathicsteelerfan Wrote: You say it's "kinda scary" and then acknowledge why being confident in the use of a firearm can, and is, empowering.  No responsible firearms owner is yearning for the chance to use them, but they are confident in their ability to do so should the need arise.

"kinda" is a qualifier. In some case (as I noted) it can/should be. However I explained other times where that feeling in someone is for the wrong reason.

(03-27-2019, 09:25 AM)Sociopathicsteelerfan Wrote: It's odd that you can proclaim something with such certainty and then admit you've never fired a gun in your life.  How can you intelligently comment on something you've never experienced?

Because I have a brain? I realize I'm not the expert on absolutely everything that a few people around here are, but I can read and observe and (gasp) comment intelligently on a subject without claiming I am 100% right and an expert on the subject. I'm weird that way, I know.

(03-27-2019, 09:25 AM)Sociopathicsteelerfan Wrote: Outstanding pejorative.  Up to then we were actually having a reasonable discussion.  In no way shape or form did I imply that firearms define me or anyone else.  You inferred that on your own and it's rather apparent you did so based on your own personal prejudice.

So there are no "gun nuts"? I didn't say YOU were one I said YOUR description is one I attach to many of the gun nuts I see. For some people (gun nuts) it does define them. At least that is the way they present it in discussions and arguments about gun rights.

Take it easy sir...not everything is directed at you personally.

(03-27-2019, 09:25 AM)Sociopathicsteelerfan Wrote: What you're describing in your last few sentences is not someone who is empowered, you're talking about someone who lives in fear.  Zimmerman is a perfect example if I can play armchair psychologist.  There is always going to be a minority who use a gun to feel powerful and will use that power over others.  This is not the same thing as being empowered, at all.  The first enables your insecurities and the second mitigates or erases them.

You can play whatever you want. (But I'll need to see your degree before you can comment. )

All seriousness aside some (see bold) think having a gun makes them "powerful"...they are "empowered". And that's a problem. Not with the guns, but with the people.