An Ammosexual's Response to a Hoplophobe

Another forum | 10/9/2022 | By Laz A. Mataz

[Lazamataz]

Recently, got into a brief exchange with an antigunner on another forum. Thought I'd share it with you.

I was answering a post about someone who had their house ransacked and robbed. My initial response post follows, then the exchange:

Laz: "I sure hope they don't try me. I seldom leave and have a terrific aim. Gosh, that would be awful if I ended up shooting a bunch of them as they broke in. That would really mess with my head."

Antigunner: "Ammosexuals always want to shoot up the neighborhood. Besides, they probably knew he was gone. Hope it works out for him, and they catch the culprits."

Laz: "Couple of points:

First: You Hoplophobes have it 180 degrees out of phase. We Ammosexuals do NOT want to 'shoot up the neighborhood'. Thus, such things as Rule 4 of Firearms Safety: "BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT’S BEYOND IT"

Doesn't sound much like someone who wants to 'shoot up the neighborhood', does it?

Second: While it may sound like I am sarcastic in my original post, in some parts I am absolutely not. I've done enough reading to know that any time you take a human life, it really does mess with your head. Soldiers, police, and civilians who need to take a life have adverse effects for extended periods of time, often permanently. Humans are not hardwired to kill other humans.

So, for me, firearms ownership is a lot like having fire insurance on my house: I'm hoping to never need to use it, but I will be glad it's there if it's necessary.

However, for you to start your response with what you perceive is a denigration -- Ammosexuals -- tells me that my reasoned response will fall on deaf ears. Ergo, I do not write it for you, but for others who chance upon our exchange."

[Vaduz]

LOL now that’s a brown alert.