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What a sad situation.......they just can't force themselves to punish the criminals.
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Outright banning is only a "Feel Good" solution.
But, in defense of the LEO's....
How can you tell what is pointed at you 10ft. away, or in the dark.
I have pellet pistols that are indistinguishable from the real thing.
Firearm education and proper handling is the real answer.
Teach your kids that a firearm is a dangerous tool.
But, in defense of the LEO's....
How can you tell what is pointed at you 10ft. away, or in the dark.
I have pellet pistols that are indistinguishable from the real thing.
Firearm education and proper handling is the real answer.
Teach your kids that a firearm is a dangerous tool.
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After posting I decided this was not a good thing to be saying. Don't want to give the wrong people any ideas.
After posting I decided this was not a good thing to be saying. Don't want to give the wrong people any ideas.
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I think there was a recent police shooting in San Diego were the guy didn't have a gun but made movements like he did and got shot.
Gun or no gun, aggressive actions can get you killed. The cops will be cleared. We need to make it so we also can be cleared when similar actions happen. From the video shown it was a case of better safe than sorry.
Gun or no gun, aggressive actions can get you killed. The cops will be cleared. We need to make it so we also can be cleared when similar actions happen. From the video shown it was a case of better safe than sorry.
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As long as I can keep my forefinger and my thumb, I suppose I can still play cops & robbers with the kids--I hope I won't hafta paint my finger red
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Baltimore closes in on toy gun ban Baltimore closes in on toy gun ban
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This is ridiculous!!!
Next thing you know there going to start arresting 4 year olds playing with sticks that are shaped like a gun.
Next thing you know there going to start arresting 4 year olds playing with sticks that are shaped like a gun.
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It is how the gun banners portray toy guns, they are not even safe for kids...
WTF!!! We all played with toy guns, cops & robbers, Army % Cowboys & Indians. But did we die???
We have Rulers (British oppressors) still in this country that needs to be purged!!!!
WTF!!! We all played with toy guns, cops & robbers, Army % Cowboys & Indians. But did we die???
We have Rulers (British oppressors) still in this country that needs to be purged!!!!
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I'm not overly fond of toy guns or airsoft / air guns that look like "real guns"
That being stated ... Just 'cause I'm not fond of something , dosen't mean it should be banned!
How about teaching your kid not to point a gun at someone?
Maybe if parents were to parent , we wouldn't have or "need" these dumb bans.
Andy
That being stated ... Just 'cause I'm not fond of something , dosen't mean it should be banned!
How about teaching your kid not to point a gun at someone?
Maybe if parents were to parent , we wouldn't have or "need" these dumb bans.
Andy
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'eff 'em. I guess they need to ban toy knives, swords and machetes too. Then ban shooter video games. Ban all violent Hollywood films!
I've had fellow parents say, "I don't let my children play with any toy that can be a weapon." To which I have replied something like, "I do and make sure they understand the difference between the real thing and a toy." I have noted, even when kids are kept away from guns, they will turn the simplest of things into guns. As there is the rare child who does not like candy, IMO it is the rare child who does not like guns.
On knives and swords, I've given or made toy versions of each. They would sword-fight, stab and beat the crap out of each other with the swords. I'd also work with them on knife safety when using knives in the kitchen. Gave my 9 YO son his first knife, a swiss-army type, after I had worked for months with him in the kitchen, cutting food (he thought he wanted to be a chef). Reviewed safety with him several times, went back to the garden, and within 5 minutes he cut himself badly with it. We got lucky, no body parts lost, and you bet he won't do that again. He still has that knife.
[edit] There are no longer any "toy guns" in my house. Though they're locked away unless I'm working on them, my kids understand, any gun they might see in the house is real.
I've had fellow parents say, "I don't let my children play with any toy that can be a weapon." To which I have replied something like, "I do and make sure they understand the difference between the real thing and a toy." I have noted, even when kids are kept away from guns, they will turn the simplest of things into guns. As there is the rare child who does not like candy, IMO it is the rare child who does not like guns.
On knives and swords, I've given or made toy versions of each. They would sword-fight, stab and beat the crap out of each other with the swords. I'd also work with them on knife safety when using knives in the kitchen. Gave my 9 YO son his first knife, a swiss-army type, after I had worked for months with him in the kitchen, cutting food (he thought he wanted to be a chef). Reviewed safety with him several times, went back to the garden, and within 5 minutes he cut himself badly with it. We got lucky, no body parts lost, and you bet he won't do that again. He still has that knife.
[edit] There are no longer any "toy guns" in my house. Though they're locked away unless I'm working on them, my kids understand, any gun they might see in the house is real.
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The sad part is most parents don't want to raise there kids now a days
They let there day care or nanny do it. So there is no teaching them these things if your not involved with there life. Then they grow up and are curious about guns and do stupid and sometimes deadly things.
More people need to get involved in there children's lives, like I am sure most of us are or used to be.
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A couple years ago , I had a student who was really interested in guns.
So after a long talk with his mom , I took him out a few times to learn about guns and shooting.
He did very well with the safety part and got to be pretty good with my H&R 649 revolver.
We got rid of the "forbidden Fruit" of guns and he had a great time.
Andy
Edit for spelling ...Glad I don't teach English LOL!
So after a long talk with his mom , I took him out a few times to learn about guns and shooting.
He did very well with the safety part and got to be pretty good with my H&R 649 revolver.
We got rid of the "forbidden Fruit" of guns and he had a great time.
Andy
Edit for spelling ...Glad I don't teach English LOL!
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Between the handling of the 2015 riots and now this, it sounds like they've got some real geniuses in their city government.
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Between the handling of the 2015 riots and now this, it sounds like they've got some real geniuses in their city government.
The "best" monies can purchase!
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Well if all taught their children to respect Police Officers their wouldn't be any "Need" to ban them. Did anyone ever think to point their toy gun at a Cop? I'd had gotten my fanny whipped if I ever pulled a stunt like that.
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Definitely one of the 'weirdest' from the '60s toy gun craze
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