Protecting yourself
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Don Kuykendall_RIP
RIP :(
I am sorry that you feel this way. I can understand that since you live in Germany that you have different views than we do (Or at least the ones of us who live in the USA.) No one here has tried to force their views on anyone else or put down anyone because of the beliefs either.
I happen to enjoy my guns and do a lot of target shooting with my son who is x-army. Been great bonding time sharing a hobby that we can both enjoy. My wife actually joins us and enjoys shooting also. It is just a hobby just like our photography.
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It's unfortunate you can't have respect for others just because they don't think as you do. Diversity of thought and opinion is a good thing, in my opinion
. There are many people I don't agree with, yet I still respect them.What he said.
When I started this thread I made the following comment "I realize this really only applies to those of us in the US and this is in no way meant to trigger a debate on gun control in the US." If you read my first post and the topic offended you in some way then you should have stopped reading right there.
I don't find it offensive, I actually find it very interesting as I would for many customs in other countries that are different to my own.
I just happen to agree with the other gentleman that spoke out and left, that there may be long standing members here that have a strong belief on the topic that are upset but won't speak out, so as not to start a war of words and lose friends.
AC016
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First of all, and this is for manLymann, this topic is in the off topic section of the forum. That means any topic aside from photography, but no politics, religion or inflamatory posts. There is nothing offensive in this thread. I don't want to be rude, but if you can't accept another countries cultural traditions/beleifs, then i don't know how you are going to be able to travel to any other country. What has been discussed here is how it is over here. If you don't like it, to bad. You don't have to come here. No one pushed their views on you. This has been a clean, friendly discussion among some guys who like shhoting, both cameras and guns. Open your mind a liitle and realize there are different ways of life outside of your country, whether you like it or not. You're entitled to your opinion and so am i. Have nice day.
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(In response to ANCO's post)I understand and respect that. Like I said originally though I was asking a question to see if there were others that carried when they were in areas they may not feel very safe and secure in. I put the statement in there to make it clear that the intent of the post was not to start a debate on gun control in the US. Many people have strong opinions on this matter and that is why I hesitated before I started this thread. It is also why I put it in the off-topic section of the forum and stated that if it broke the rules the Mods should go ahead and delete it.
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Please read my last post. I travel a lot and have seen many different customs and like I said I find it interesting, or even fascinating would be a better word, that's why I read the whole thread.
I didn't say I was for or against it, I just thought that manlyman had one valid point, that's all. I'm sorry I didn't literate that better in my first post.
AC016
Senior Member
Michael J.
Senior Member
I don't like Guns at all cos I think in hands of the wrong people they can cos big problems. I said- I don't like Guns - But I like people and respect their hobbies, their likes and interests, their jobs. I respect people defending us, such soldiers, police, etc. Also Hunter who are the police of the wildlife.
I personal can not do this. So I respect those people.
Let me say, in Europe their lots of discussion going on about attack dogs. It is the same. In the wrong hand they are dangerous as same as Guns. Many of my friends are sports shooter (is this the right word? ), they are good people and I am proud to be their friend and I don't have any problems going out with them. My foster father was a soldier at WWII, I still love and respect him.
Their so many people having so many different interests than me, and all frome thgose people I've learned that toleration and respect is important. How can I expect that people tolerate me as a hobby photographer if I don't respect them?
Look at paparazzi, some are good and some are not that great. Som estret photographer are good and some not. Can they hurt some one? I think yes. So I think before we judge anyone we should look to ourselves.
Sorry when I got off topic now.
I personal can not do this. So I respect those people.
Let me say, in Europe their lots of discussion going on about attack dogs. It is the same. In the wrong hand they are dangerous as same as Guns. Many of my friends are sports shooter (is this the right word? ), they are good people and I am proud to be their friend and I don't have any problems going out with them. My foster father was a soldier at WWII, I still love and respect him.
Their so many people having so many different interests than me, and all frome thgose people I've learned that toleration and respect is important. How can I expect that people tolerate me as a hobby photographer if I don't respect them?
Look at paparazzi, some are good and some are not that great. Som estret photographer are good and some not. Can they hurt some one? I think yes. So I think before we judge anyone we should look to ourselves.
Sorry when I got off topic now.
Don Kuykendall_RIP
RIP :(
Well this is one way to get off the topic of Mirrorless vs. DSLR.
Actually, mirrorless is better when carrying a 5 pound sidearm, easy to hold and shot with one hand
.Actually, mirrorless is better when carrying a 5 pound sidearm, easy to hold and shot with one hand
My pistol can take your Oly. :victorious:
Lol, not if both your hands are wrapped around that big DSLR. The mirror slap will throw of your aim
lol, not if both your hands are wrapped around that big dslr. The mirror slap will throw of your aim
ouch!