Taking an Anti-gun friend shooting tomorrow.

[Stomper]

And a leg!

LOL... I see what you did there!


But in this case:

ARM= Adjustable Rate Mortgae

 

[NeoBlackdog]

LOL... I see what you did there!


But in this case:

ARM= Adjustable Rate Mortgae

And now we can't make fun of the slow kids that didn't get it! Dammit, man!

 

[wired]

And a leg!

Actchually...

Some belt feds aren't that bad. I know a guy who just bought a tube gun MG15 under 20 grand.

 

[Stomper]

And now we can't make fun of the slow kids that didn't get it! Dammit, man!

Know your audience!

 

[Stomper]

Actchually...

Some belt feds aren't that bad. I know a guy who just bought a tube gun MG15 under 20 grand.

I'd be willing to pay $8k-10k for a serviceable M60, and not a penny more.


I know, I know....

 

[spookshack]

LOL... I see what you did there!


But in this case:

ARM= Adjustable Rate Mortgae

Adjustable Rate Mortgae you say?

 

[duldej]

Most of us aren't interested in responding to rhetorical self gratification.

Suckers gotta suck.

 

[Jeremy2146]

It's taken a while, but I'm taking a staunch anti-gunner shooting tomorrow. We've been talking about it for about 6 months now. Her husband started collecting guns about 2 years ago and she almost left him (partially) because of that. A little bit of conversation and time, and now she's ready to join the dark side. hahaha.
I guess I should leave them a bill for counseling?

Next month, I'm hoping to take a couple more anti-2A folks out. It's become a fun little sidequest to convert the non-believers.

I've had several of my wife's friends approach her to have me introduce them to firearms and take them shooting (pistols mostly) because they don't want to be afraid of them anymore, or are realizing the equalizing affect for women's protection. It's good I believe to open their eyes to the world of firearms and show them they aren't evil in themselves.

 

[Jay Walk]

Good on you guy's for sharing positive examples of firearm ownership.

 

[grumpyolman]

Usually, when you can talk said anti-gunner into shooting, they walk away with less bias or even a full conversion to the light.

 

[teflon6string]

Usually, when you can talk said anti-gunner into shooting, they walk away with less bias or even a full conversion to the light.

Might sound like trying to mince words but that's not my intention. I never endeavor to talk an anti-gunner into shooting, but I do say the offer is open when someone expresses actual interest. Genuine curiosity might indicate an open mind - potentially anyway.

I would, however, scold any "mentor" who takes a newbie to the range and puts a .44 mag snubby in their hands, lol.

 

[RVTECH]

I would, however, scold any "mentor" who takes a newbie to the range and puts a .44 mag snubby in their hands, lol.

AND - along with this tries to initially 'indoctrinate' them with 'tacticool' , 'larper' or 'range theatrics' along with the notion 'black guns' or 'plastic fantastics' are all they need to know about.

 

[kopcicle]

What do I do to open people up to guns...?

At various times and places i give a talk and display of the firearms and items of the fur trade.
Most of what is on display is actually from that time period...and 'cause the items are mine...
It is a hands on display.

This has lead me into many different conversations with many different people....much of the topics will be about firearms.
Sometimes this goes well....mostly when the folks having the conversation are willing to consider a different point of view.

Which brings me around to the "what do I do..."
Not much....since I can't change someone's mind ...or way of thinking...that is on them to do so.
I can only present my view...maybe even take them out shooting....but they will still think the way they do..
Until they make the choice to think differently.

How something is presented is very important.
How you say something , is often of more importance or has more of an impact than what you say.
At least in my experiences.

As for those "who have shunned them off "permanently" .....
I don't bother with as a general rule.
I will be polite...I may even take the time to listen to them.
However..in my experience folks who ain't willing to consider a different point of view ...or spend their time / their part of the conversation only to refute or argue against what I say or think...ain't really going to think any different no matter what I say , how I say it..or what I do.

And with that said...
For those who do go above and beyond with folks like the above...
Well...good for you...and I wish you the best of luck.
I mean that sincerely.
Andy

Kind of how I promote Amateur Radio...

 

[coop44]

Take them to the range, "hold that target just a little higher". Even non shooters can help you improve.

 

[Alexx1401]

Might sound like trying to mince words but that's not my intention. I never endeavor to talk an anti-gunner into shooting, but I do say the offer is open when someone expresses actual interest. Genuine curiosity might indicate an open mind - potentially anyway.

I would, however, scold any "mentor" who takes a newbie to the range and puts a .44 mag snubby in their hands, lol.

I have lost track of the number of men who do this to some woman thinking is really funny.

 

[teflon6string]

I have lost track of the number of men who do this to some woman thinking is really funny.

Well, if they never want her to go shooting again...

 

[SavageGerbil]

I have lost track of the number of men who do this to some woman thinking is really funny.

Foolish. Maybe that's why I run into opposition when I talk about how easy most women are to teach. Only dude I've had as easy a time teaching was my nephew, because there was zero ego or bravado getting in the way.

Story time, since the topic is somewhat close. Girl I was with for a lot of years was terrified of guns, she'd had a school shooting at her high school. Never pushed, but I'd go out with my friends. Let her know if she was ever interested, she was welcome, but I wasn't gonna make it awkward by giving her an offer to refuse every time.

One day, she says she wants to go, just us. Grab the Ruger 10/22, a brick, and some fun stuff to shoot at. Away we go. Forgets her glasses, so she's having a little trouble, but I still think she had fun. The next day I'm with a buddy and she's calling me.
"Hey, that was a 10/22 we were shooting, right?
"Yep, you got it. Why do you ask?"
"I'm at Bi-Mart, and I want to make sure I'm buying the right one"

 

[Bobbygun]

Maybe that's why I run into opposition when I talk about how easy most women are to teach. Only dude I've had as easy a time teaching was my nephew, because there was zero ego or bravado getting in the way.

Reminds of the first time I ever picked up and shot a compound bow. The bow shop owner remarked that teaching me to shoot was like teaching a woman to shoot. I looked at him a bit quizzically. He continued to tell me that most guys already think they know how to do it and don't want/need any guidance. He did mess with me a little bit. When my first arrow left the string he exclaimed, "WHAT were you aiming at?!!!". That arrow had left so fast I had no idea where it went, and meekly said, "That orange dot stuck in the middle of that boar." He smiled and said, "Well that's where you hit. Right in the middle of it.", and I was hooked. Probably the easiest bow sale he ever made.