Current Affairs The " another shooting in America " thread

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Out of interest, are there any American blues here who actually own guns? If so, how old where you when you got your first? Have you ever had to use it? Do you know anyone who's ever been hurt or lost their life to a gun?

The cultural differences are so stark, over here the idea of even seeing a gun with live rounds in it, in the flesh, gives me the willies. The only people who have them here seemingly are criminals or the police (serious SWAT team level, not street cops). If I found out someone I knew owned one I'd keep well away, they're very much taboo.
 
LinekersLegs said:
Audio of shooting was caught on the live stream, at least a dozen shots. Horrible to listen to and think of the poor victims.
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You can see the laser pointer on the black guy's chest right before the camera cuts away and the first shot is fired. That's horrifying.
 
LinekersLegs said:
Audio of shooting was caught on the live stream, at least a dozen shots. Horrible to listen to and think of the poor victims.
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Absolutely heartbreaking and a tragic waste of life. I can't imagine what would drive someone to do that but you just know it is probably going to be as benile as someone that is seeking revenge for being knocked out in an earlier event.
 
EFCPaul said:
Out of interest, are there any American blues here who actually own guns? If so, how old where you when you got your first? Have you ever had to use it? Do you know anyone who's ever been hurt or lost their life to a gun?

The cultural differences are so stark, over here the idea of even seeing a gun with live rounds in it, in the flesh, gives me the willies. The only people who have them here seemingly are criminals or the police (serious SWAT team level, not street cops). If I found out someone I knew owned one I'd keep well away, they're very much taboo.
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@TX Bill
 
EFCPaul said:
Out of interest, are there any American blues here who actually own guns? If so, how old where you when you got your first? Have you ever had to use it? Do you know anyone who's ever been hurt or lost their life to a gun?

The cultural differences are so stark, over here the idea of even seeing a gun with live rounds in it, in the flesh, gives me the willies. The only people who have them here seemingly are criminals or the police (serious SWAT team level, not street cops). If I found out someone I knew owned one I'd keep well away, they're very much taboo.
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Yes. I own 2 rifles and 2 shotguns. No handguns. Handguns give me the willies.

I was probably 5 years old the first time I shot a BB gun or .22 rifle and, no, I've never had to use one in self-defense - unless you consider using one against a rattlesnake, copperhead or water moccasin (all poisonous snakes) self-defense.

They are used for varmints, target shooting for fun and occasional hunting.
 
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