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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Why create an arsenal ?

Posted: 10/1/2005 10:19:39 PM EDT

I have my own reasons. However, it basically boils down to self-preservation. Since I became aware of the world during adolescence, I realized that the government can't protect us. I'm 32, and remember the news reports of child abductions. Where's Johnny Gosh? (the missing Des Moines paper boy). Thousands of other children disappear every year. The government, with all its power, can't put an end to it. Look at Sept. 11th. I support the government, but GOD DAMN !
Able Danger anyone. We give our political support to politicians, and we TRUST that they will protect us from foreign terrorists. But they failed. Not to mention the the illegal aliens! Yes, they are Aliens, and yes, the're Illegal. Look at the delayed response to Katrina. The govt. should have gone in a day or 2 earlier. Look at the jammed highways in Houston. As some unknown wise man once said, "If you want something done right, do it yourself." That's why I have an arsenal. To protect myself and my family.

Posted: 10/1/2005 10:21:33 PM EDT

[#1]

why not?

but i dont have an "arsenal"....

Posted: 10/1/2005 10:22:35 PM EDT

[#2]

Because my "milita" isn't "well regulated" with one or two guns, that's why!

Posted: 10/1/2005 10:23:26 PM EDT

[#3]

Your tinfoil should go shiny side out......

GT
10/22 and a .38

Posted: 10/1/2005 10:24:22 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
Because my "milita" isn't "well regulated" with one or two guns, that's why!

Posted: 10/1/2005 10:25:25 PM EDT

[#5]

I collect EBR's just to piss off liberals, and to fight off the Zombies

FREE

Posted: 10/1/2005 10:26:59 PM EDT

[#6]

To me, its about self-reliance.

Posted: 10/1/2005 10:28:09 PM EDT

[#7]

I like guns.

Posted: 10/1/2005 10:28:11 PM EDT

[#8]

Oh, and I forgot to mention local law enforcement. We were buglarized several times in the past year. Living a couple miles outside the city limits, it took the local sheriff an average time of 1 hour to respond. A lot can happen in an hour. I could watch an Episode of the Sopranos, I could listen to an hour of the Drudge Report on Radio, or my entire family could be wiped out by a band of crank-additicted home invaders. All tweakers should be shot! Mr. Armalite, and his associate Mr. Ruger are always there when I may need them. Some call it paranoia. I call it situational awareness.

Posted: 10/1/2005 10:28:25 PM EDT

[#9]

I don't have an arsenal, but I do have an armory.

Posted: 10/1/2005 10:30:35 PM EDT

[#10]

I left dawn of the dead thinking "you know, I already have enough guns and ammo to handle this"

Posted: 10/1/2005 10:39:57 PM EDT

[#11]

Zombies

Posted: 10/1/2005 10:41:29 PM EDT

[#12]

to bblake00,

I considered using the term armory/armoury. But then as Savage says, 'It would be intolerant to those of the religion of peace." We must assimilate their language or they will incinerate our culture. I believe arsenal is of Arabic origin.

Posted: 10/1/2005 10:42:07 PM EDT

[#13]

I'm sorry....... but is a reason even necessary?

Posted: 10/1/2005 10:49:06 PM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:
to bblake00,

I considered using the term armory/armoury. But then as Savage says, 'It would be intolerant to those of the religion of peace." We must assimilate their language or they will incinerate our culture. I believe arsenal is of Arabic origin.

Well it sucks if they get there asses handed to them with there own vocabulary, ain't it?

Posted: 10/1/2005 10:56:01 PM EDT

[#15]

I have a collection, not an arsenal. If you're looking for arsenals, I hear they have a bunch of them here.

When I last opened my safes for Mr. BATFE Agent, he looked inside and said, and I quote, "Nice". Not "Nice arsenal".

Welcome, and have a nice stay.

Posted: 10/1/2005 10:59:01 PM EDT

[#16]

Why should anyone own a car that goes faster than 60 MPH? After all, you don't have a constitutional right to it!

Posted: 10/1/2005 10:59:32 PM EDT

[#17]

I probably missed it the first time, but,

Tell us again how many guns are in an "arsenal"?

Posted: 10/1/2005 11:00:11 PM EDT

[#18]

I own several firearms. I hunt, I shoot for recreation and to keep up my occupational related skills. I also own them for personal protection. My collection is not an arsenal. It's simply a practical hobby.

Posted: 10/1/2005 11:07:32 PM EDT

[#19]

I didn't think to define arsenal. I guess I could define it this way- If your house is on fire- (Hypothetically of course), it takes you more than one trip to the gun safe to remove all of your military-style firearms. When you basically have enough firearms to equip an 3 or 4 person fire team, with both a long gun and a handgun. Definitions anyone?

Posted: 10/1/2005 11:11:56 PM EDT

[#20]

What if you have enough weapons to arm a heavy infantry platoon?

Does that count?

Posted: 10/1/2005 11:14:37 PM EDT

[#21]

I think that definitely counts.

Posted: 10/1/2005 11:16:00 PM EDT

[#22]

Well if thats the case, lets just say I plan to be WELL protected when the NO Looters invade or the Zombies rise!

Posted: 10/1/2005 11:18:02 PM EDT

[#23]

I worked at a Arsenal once .............does that count

Posted: 10/1/2005 11:21:12 PM EDT

[#24]

Our way of life cant go on forever,great empires always fall.and when the DU brings teotwawki, i will be ready to take a few with me.

Posted: 10/1/2005 11:21:27 PM EDT

[#25]

I live in Houston, any more ?
Enough said.

Posted: 10/1/2005 11:22:29 PM EDT

[#26]

Want to get really freaked out. Turn on Coast to Coast AM. Their talking about RFID tags. How would you like every box of ammo transmitting a signal to whoever has detection equipment. Retailers, government, criminals. Let's just pretend that those three are still separate entities.

Posted: 10/1/2005 11:22:49 PM EDT

[#27]

I don't have an arsenal, I have a stockpile.

Posted: 10/1/2005 11:25:08 PM EDT

[#28]

Step right up, Get your Digital Angels.

Posted: 10/1/2005 11:27:46 PM EDT

[#29]

I've been a Coast to Coast listener for the past decade. Is there a CtoC discussion group?

Posted: 10/1/2005 11:38:54 PM EDT

[#30]

Found the discussion group on RFIDs.

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