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Time to get a gun?
Chicago Tribune ^ | 09/06/2005 | Eric Zorn

Posted on 09/06/2005 5:57:55 PM PDT by Jack Wilson

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To: Squantos
Eaker says his wife uses an Old Bat.....or did I hear him wrong ???

Eaker? Mrs Eaker?

61 posted on 09/06/2005 6:37:28 PM PDT by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: Eaker; TheMom

LOL.......my work here is done !........:o)


62 posted on 09/06/2005 6:38:52 PM PDT by Squantos (Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet. ©)
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To: Squantos; TheMom

Four seconds apart.


63 posted on 09/06/2005 6:39:37 PM PDT by Eaker (My Wife Rocks! - I will never take Dix off of my ping list as I have been asked to do.)
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To: mylife; Squantos; Eaker
Squantos:Eaker says his wife uses an Old Bat.....or did I hear him wrong ???

mylife:Eaker? Mrs Eaker?

Yes.

64 posted on 09/06/2005 6:40:13 PM PDT by TheMom (My husband rocks!)
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To: Squantos

L0L your a stinker


65 posted on 09/06/2005 6:40:30 PM PDT by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: mystery-ak

"Thanks...Im writing that down....I have a pea shooter a 22 automatic...not much for self defense.."

It may not be optimal, but no one will volunteer to be shot with one. It is not difficult to put 10 shots from a ruger 10/22 into the A zone of an IPSC target in 2.1 seconds at 7 yards. That's probably at least as good as a shot or 2 from a 357.


66 posted on 09/06/2005 6:41:33 PM PDT by BadAndy (Yes liberals, I DO question your patriotism.)
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To: Eaker

Ya'll networked quiet nicely !


67 posted on 09/06/2005 6:41:56 PM PDT by Squantos (Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet. ©)
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To: TheMom

I couldnt stir it up more than squantos did!

It was a pleasure to meet you Hon.

Im just now getting your sense of humor though


68 posted on 09/06/2005 6:42:53 PM PDT by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: frogjerk

In the United States just after WWII, and before massive immigration by urban peoples, 90% of Americans had a gun of some kind in the house. This is because, no matter how well-meaning, no matter how dedicated, the police will not be able to protect you if you need them. A crime of violence takes only minutes to accomplish. The police will not be there in time. Even if you are able to call before the criminal gets to you, help will not arrive in time to do you any good. It will, however, arrive in time to write a very good report on what happened to you.


69 posted on 09/06/2005 6:43:28 PM PDT by henderson field
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To: hoboken109

If your record is pretty clean it shouldn't matter, if permits are required you'll just need to apply. I encourage everyone to do it. If you aren't already a shooter, get some training. It's not rocket science.


70 posted on 09/06/2005 6:43:34 PM PDT by somemoreequalthanothers (All for the betterment of "the state", comrade)
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To: Squantos

Networked my butt . . . neither one of us knew the other was posting.

I think we have been married waaaaaaay to long.


71 posted on 09/06/2005 6:45:52 PM PDT by TheMom (My husband rocks!)
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To: henderson field
This is because, no matter how well-meaning, no matter how dedicated, the police will not be able to protect you if you need them.

Damn straight. Where I live, it can be upwards of an hour for state police to respond, and that's if they're not handling another situation. Best not wait.

72 posted on 09/06/2005 6:46:27 PM PDT by somemoreequalthanothers (All for the betterment of "the state", comrade)
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To: Squantos; TheMom; mylife

Separate PC's keep TheMom happy.

If TheMom ain't happy even the rats ain't happy!


73 posted on 09/06/2005 6:47:33 PM PDT by Eaker (My Wife Rocks! - I will never take Dix off of my ping list as I have been asked to do.)
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To: mystery-ak
Get thee to your gun store and try a bunch out.

For pumps, Reminton, Winchester, and Mossberg (my favorite) are excellent choices.

However, you can get some fine single shots for about 100 bucks in anything from .410 to 12 guage.

L

74 posted on 09/06/2005 6:47:37 PM PDT by Lurker (Reality cannot be changed by wishful thinking, good intentions, or legislation.)
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To: mylife

Mostly, we ignore Squantos - he is like "that cousin" everyone has.

It was a pleasure to meet you also, I just wish it hadn't been so brief. I was to worked up to chatter with anyone. Another day.


75 posted on 09/06/2005 6:47:42 PM PDT by TheMom (My husband rocks!)
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To: mylife
I once shot a 10 ga Browning.

Note the "once".

The 12 is just a wee bit too strong if you plan on shooting it a lot and you aren't very big, which I am not.

I shoot my dad's from time to time just to make sure I could still handle it if need be but I hurt like the blazes the next day.

One shot ok. Maybe two but much over that and I couldn't hit a thing

76 posted on 09/06/2005 6:48:05 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (Vote for the Constipation Party! They never pass anything)
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To: mylife

"I unloaded 2, 3 in Magnum 12 ga 00 buckshells from a pistol gripped Ithaca clone 3 weeks ago and I braced for it. "

3 inch mags in a pistol grip 12 ga? You must be a glutton for punishment. I suggest getting some 2 3/4 Federal Tactical 00 buck. It has lower recoil than the standard load and will be much easier to shoot than 3 inch mags.


77 posted on 09/06/2005 6:48:22 PM PDT by BadAndy (Yes liberals, I DO question your patriotism.)
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To: Eaker

*LOL*

You are a funny man.


78 posted on 09/06/2005 6:49:28 PM PDT by TheMom (My husband rocks!)
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To: mystery-ak
Ok...I need advice on what kind of shotgun I should buy....something easy for me to handle.

The nice thing about a shotgun is the shot doesn't go through multiple walls. You don't kill the people sleeping in your home. Also, someone breaking in is going to take one look and decide you can't miss. Oh, and if it's a crook and you know it is, don't say something like "Don't move or I'll shoot - because crooks don't understand fair play. When he hears your voice, he'll shoot.

79 posted on 09/06/2005 6:49:56 PM PDT by GOPJ (A person who will lie for you will lie against you.)
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To: dljordan
"Either way, you will dissuade most malefactors with a shotgun" The sound of a shotgun being racked is a sure attention getter.

It is my opinion, if someone hears the racking of a shotgun shell, they are the next to die!

80 posted on 09/06/2005 6:50:26 PM PDT by makoman
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