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ren

Does someone need to explain why they own something?
« on: July 15, 2015, 08:24:15 AM »
http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2015/07/15/actress-kelly-carlson-owning-firearm-was-life-changing/

glad more actors are voicing themselves but do we as gun owners have to explain why we own a gun?
When was the last time you explained to someone why you own a car?
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xer 21

Re: Does someone need to explain why they own something?
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2015, 10:03:39 AM »
Quote from: ren on July 15, 2015, 08:24:15 AM

glad more actors are voicing themselves but do we as gun owners have to explain why we own a gun?

yes, and no.

no, because we really shouldnt have to.  it's none of anyone's business.

but yes, because that's how you further advocacy, and as long as your rights are threatened, this is the game you need to play to ensure that you do what you can to keep them or extend them.
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WTF?Shane

Re: Does someone need to explain why they own something?
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2015, 12:15:42 PM »
Quote from: ren on July 15, 2015, 08:24:15 AM
When was the last time you explained to someone why you own a car?

About 2 years ago.
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one2boost

Re: Does someone need to explain why they own something?
« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2015, 12:35:46 PM »
Glad she doesn't follow the Hollywood crowd.

But to answer the thread title, no, I don't have to explain why I own anything. IMO if I have to explain why, then I know I will end up hurting someone's feelings and they might need to seek fuundrther counseling.  Other people don't have to understand why.  People just have to respect everyone else's choice/s.
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mauidog

Re: Does someone need to explain why they own something?
« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2015, 12:40:53 PM »
Somebody needs to explain why they own fleshlights.

Is it that difficult for you to find a partner?  What's wrong with you that makes that the case?  Can you only perform if someone isn't watching?

One wonders about these things considering the fascination some have for this inanimate object.

 :wacko:
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GZire

Re: Does someone need to explain why they own something?
« Reply #5 on: July 15, 2015, 03:20:27 PM »
Quote from: ren on July 15, 2015, 08:24:15 AM
http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2015/07/15/actress-kelly-carlson-owning-firearm-was-life-changing/

glad more actors are voicing themselves but do we as gun owners have to explain why we own a gun?
When was the last time you explained to someone why you own a car?


People ask me about why I need a car with so much power.

I tell them, "Because I can."

True story.........................
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GZire

Re: Does someone need to explain why they own something?
« Reply #6 on: July 15, 2015, 03:21:43 PM »
BTW:

http://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/nip-tuck-actress-owning-a-firearm-was-life-changing-for-me/ar-AAd0ZDN?ocid=ansHollywoodReporter11


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Kelly Carlson is a proud, gun-touting gal, and she's not afraid to speak about it.

"Owning a firearm ... was life-changing for me because women for sure, but even men too can be in a very, very vulnerable position with no options if you have intruders or any scenario where you're being dominated physically," Carlson told FOX411 about buying a gun after experiencing traumatizing security breaches. "[A firearm] is the only equalizer you have. ... It's crucial for people to look at it from a logical standpoint and take the emotions out of it because one needs to have that option to save them."

The Nip/Tuck actress recalled how a person in her past had stalked her in 2012, going as far as hiring people to break into her home repeatedly and tap her phones. She disclosed also that a family member of hers was murdered with a firearm, "and not for a second did anyone think in my family to champion stricter gun laws."

If her stance has hurt her career, Carlson doesn't mind, she explained. "People think Hollywood is very anti-guns, but California is huge and we have way more support than people think and I'd like people to know that. ... That was surprising to me, and I was happy to know there's such a huge [firearm] community and that you have a lot resources for safety training."

"I'm not telling people to just go get [a firearm], they're not for everybody," she continued. "While my message is supportive, I also very much emphasize on training and safety because it is a dangerous weapon. It's a lifestyle and it can save your life."

Carlson expands on her experience with an episode of Outdoor Channel's NRA: All Access, airing July 15. 
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Drakiir84

Re: Does someone need to explain why they own something?
« Reply #7 on: July 15, 2015, 04:05:30 PM »
Individuals should most certainly have to explain why in the holy fuck they own skinny jeans....... or more importantly how the hell they get their balls to fit in that shit...... boggles the mind.
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