THE BIG GUN SHOW

[Rex]

Ok, this weekend I went to the BIG gun show with my boss and a couple of the other legal interns.  It was hilarious.  People dressed up like commandos and British soldiers from the Zulu wars.  It was wild.

People were buying guns like crazy.  My boss told a gund dealer that he should write Obama a letter thanking him for the boom in sales.  The guy got red and started ranting about Obama stealing everyone's guns.  We all laughed.  

I have to say that gun show look like an episode of My Big Red Neck Wedding or Deliverance.  Scary!

[waterboy]

My brother in law is a serious hunter from Wisconsin. He hunts and collects guns but isn't interested in the politics associated. He came down here a year ago for one of the "big" gun shows to see about a collectible shotgun. Apparently we have become something of a mecca for "they're gonna take er guns!" shows.

He described it much as you did only he was a little scared at the guys dressed up in commandoe gear walking around with military assault type weapons in the parking lot. He said he would never return to another one.

[guido911]

quote:Originally posted by waterboy

My brother in law is a serious hunter from Wisconsin. He hunts and collects guns but isn't interested in the politics associated. He came down here a year ago for one of the "big" gun shows to see about a collectible shotgun. Apparently we have become something of a mecca for "they're gonna take er guns!" shows.

He described it much as you did only he was a little scared at the guys dressed up in commandoe gear walking around with military assault type weapons in the parking lot. He said he would never return to another one.

Well these things draw the anti-government/Ruby Ridge types so what do you expect. Randy Weaver used to come down here to peddle his name and crap. Most of those "comando" types are nothing but wannabe soldiers.

[tulsacyclist]

Wow, the ignorance is almost overwhelming.

[TheTed]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2fGl9587X8

[PonderInc]

When I was a kid, my dad took me to a gun show.  All I remember that there were a lot of old WWII vets...older gents in those jumpsuits that old guys used to wear when they worked out in the garage.

A few years ago, I was headed for a different event at the fairgrounds and crashed into a gun show.  It kind of creeped me out.  Something about cranky looking guys with AK-47s that's upsetting.

Personally, I think that everyone who owns a gun should be required to take a gun safety class.  Then you could get an "operator's license" for guns, just like we have licenses for people who drive cars, boats, motorcycles, etc.  What's the big deal?  (Nobody ever feels threatened that we're going to "pry my car from my cold dead fingers" b/c we have licenses.)  It could only help cut down on stupid gun accidents.

[schonergotterfunken]

My son was there with me, a 4 year veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan.  He doesn't fit any of the categories that you mentioned, nor do I.

But the gun enthusiasts are very likely correct that the Brady Bill #2 will pass in the near future.

If your hobby was about to be banned, you would probably gladly accept the intrusion?

[inteller]

quote:Originally posted by guido911

quote:Originally posted by waterboy

My brother in law is a serious hunter from Wisconsin. He hunts and collects guns but isn't interested in the politics associated. He came down here a year ago for one of the "big" gun shows to see about a collectible shotgun. Apparently we have become something of a mecca for "they're gonna take er guns!" shows.

He described it much as you did only he was a little scared at the guys dressed up in commandoe gear walking around with military assault type weapons in the parking lot. He said he would never return to another one.

Well these things draw the anti-government/Ruby Ridge types so what do you expect. Randy Weaver used to come down here to peddle his name and crap. Most of those "comando" types are nothing but wannabe soldiers.

those "wannabe soldiers" will be the only ones between you an a marxist police state.

[tulsacyclist]

I've attended several of these shows in the past. At the last one, I picked up an AR15 (evil assault rifle). However, I knew that this show would be an absolute madhouse (and high priced craziness) with people buying what they could before unconstitutional restrictions were placed on the purchasing of firearms so I chose not to attend. Instead, I had an AK47 (again, evil) on order and scheduled to be delivered to a local gun shop for quite a bit less than I'd have had to pay at the gun show.

I'm not a Ruby Ridge/Waco/Commando/Redneck/Military type. I simply enjoy shooting guns, owning them, and having the option to protect myself and my family from those who may wish to come into my house to do us harm. I don't think that makes me a bad person, or some hillbilly redneck anti-government piece of white trash. It just makes me someone who doesn't share the same opinion of those that appear to somehow be superior because they do not like guns. It's strange, I don't get it.

[PonderInc]

Well, if my hobby were collecting cars, I would need a drivers license AND a tag, renewable at regular intervals.  I would need to be over the age of 16.  And I still wouldn't be allowed to drive a semi-truck...some picky rule about safety, I think.

From what I understand, the original Brady Bill had no teeth b/c of how "assault rifle" was defined.  I don't remember the details, but I remember thinking...hmmm...that doesn't really achieve anything.  Everyone can still buy the same guns....

[tulsacyclist]

quote:Originally posted by PonderInc

Well, if my hobby were collecting cars, I would need a drivers license AND a tag, renewable at regular intervals.  I would need to be over the age of 16.  And I still wouldn't be allowed to drive a semi-truck...some picky rule about safety, I think.

From what I understand, the original Brady Bill had no teeth b/c of how "assault rifle" was defined.  I don't remember the details, but I remember thinking...hmmm...that doesn't really achieve anything.  Everyone can still buy the same guns....

So you think that the average person (passing NICS checks) should not be allowed to own an 'assault rifle'? What does 'assault rifle' mean anyways? Rifles that hold more than one round? Those with 'barrel shrouds'?

I don't see any logical reason to outlaw or ban so-called 'assault rifles' so your input is valuable to me, in all seriousness.

[grahambino]

quote:Originally posted by inteller

quote:Originally posted by guido911

quote:Originally posted by waterboy

My brother in law is a serious hunter from Wisconsin. He hunts and collects guns but isn't interested in the politics associated. He came down here a year ago for one of the "big" gun shows to see about a collectible shotgun. Apparently we have become something of a mecca for "they're gonna take er guns!" shows.

He described it much as you did only he was a little scared at the guys dressed up in commandoe gear walking around with military assault type weapons in the parking lot. He said he would never return to another one.

Well these things draw the anti-government/Ruby Ridge types so what do you expect. Randy Weaver used to come down here to peddle his name and crap. Most of those "comando" types are nothing but wannabe soldiers.

those "wannabe soldiers" will be the only ones between you an a marxist police state.

and what a fine job they've done too, protecting us from warrant-less searches, warrant-less wiretaps, no-knock home invasions, racial profiling, DUI checkpoints & getting pulled over on the freeway for 'looking suspicious'.

'marxist' police state. last time i checked Karl Marx was never a head of state.

you are smarter than that, but you don't wanna say Gestapo.  You just want to keep throwing around idiotic buzzwords that make no sense.

HELP UNDER ATTACK BY COMMIE NAZIS!

[inteller]

'gestapo', 'truth police', 'community organizer'  whatever you want to call it  same difference.

Marx was never a Cuban leader, but Cuba is a Marxist regime.

[waterboy]

How gullible are you guys? They've been advertising to "buy your gun before the new law changes" for at least a couple of decades! Sometimes they use slightly changed verbage to make it sound like "this time they're really coming to get your guns!" but its allways the same pitch. The original poster is right. Obama being elected is a windfall for gun shows in Okieville.

I listened to Hannity today on KRMG for a few minutes for my monthly reminder of what my community is really like and to make note of advertisers to avoid. Hell, I almost went to the gun store myself!

[ARGUS]

By the way this thread started to read it would seem as the poster was saying he was not happy such a large and well attendened event was taking place on a regular interval in his city.
As members of this Tulsa Now! forum I think iot would be wise to actually think about the "tone" a posting will have and its possible impact on visitors to our city (via this forum).
Guns? Iam all for 'em.