Well, usually my posts only involve technical and tactical information, but I feel the need to chime in here. I work for an ISP. I surf the net all day long. A few of the people there have figured out that I am Ex-Military. I frequent Ar15 quite a bit, and yes I got the he is postal, he is gonna freak out type BS. I did not care. Then, something else happened. A few curious people started asking about what I was looking at, so I invited them out to fire a few weapons. From there , it has all been positive for the most part. A very anti gun person has purchased a firearm, and tomorrow I am taking a few people out to fire weapons. Yes, I still get the postal thing, but for the most part I have been accepted as the "Army, gun guy". Those who snide me for surfing firearms sites I blow off, as I now find I no longer have to defend myself. Those that were curious enough to approach me about it and took me up on my offers have really enjoyed themselves immensely, and they speak up in my behalf.