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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"dont think a gun pic is suitable in this country . we are lucky that guns are not such objects of desire as they are in the states "
A gun picture isn't suitable? In this country? Are you for real?  |
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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago
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"dont think a gun pic is suitable in this country . we are lucky that guns are not such objects of desire as they are in the states "
I know what you mean. That said I tried very hard to not let my boys have guns (toys) when they were children in the vague and misguided hope they would be growing up as pacifists. Well, it turned out that no matter how hard you try as a mum to avoid giving them guns to play with they will make up their own pretend guns from all sorts of things. I guess what I am saying is that we cannot avoid the issue completely - would be nice if we could though.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I have seen a couple of profiles with pics of them holding guns. It did put me off. It set off my nutter alarm.  "
Then educate yourself- should i get myself ready for mass hysteria now?  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Guns as in firearms? People do that?
Wow, I got a rifle, but the last place I'd want to advertise that there's guns in my house is on a site where I'm lookin to get laid...
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"what guns do you want to see .. sure we all like james bond flashing his ppk and a purdey looks classy but we dont need pics of semi automatics splurged everywhere with mmm buy me all over them "
Why? I think you need to educate yourself, your argument is poor at best.  |
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Ok, MrWho up there has a gun on his profile pic. He's not a nutter, his posts at least, show that. It's a hobby.
Theres a guy on here with his naked body dancing on top of an aeroplane. How's that for weird?
There's a sexy lady with a spaghetti spoon on her nipple....normal or what?
All subjective..... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Ok, MrWho up there has a gun on his profile pic. He's not a nutter, his posts at least, show that. It's a hobby.
Theres a guy on here with his naked body dancing on top of an aeroplane. How's that for weird?
There's a sexy lady with a spaghetti spoon on her nipple....normal or what?
All subjective....."
You have forgotten the car crash cocks and liver looking fannies, id much rather look at a sexy guy holding a gun that any of the aforementioned! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"dont think a gun pic is suitable in this country . we are lucky that guns are not such objects of desire as they are in the states "
I shoot in this country (at one point for this country). I have the highest licence that a regular citizen can hold. I shoot target and field, its perfectly legal and good exercise, plus, it puts food on my table.
My avi pic was taken in the States btw, I took my children to a range and we all spent a great day there... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I think it takes "This is my rifle, this is my gun - This is for fighting, this is for fun" a bit far!
Perhaps those sort of pics are better suited to Janes Weekly, or Craigslist? |
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By *am123Man
over a year ago
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"I have seen a couple of profiles with pics of them holding guns. It did put me off. It set off my nutter alarm. "
it is a bit strange i shoot clays at county team level, but wouldnt dream of posing with a gun on here, or any site its just not what you do |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"im quite well educated thankyou ... wheres your gun pic ? i dont like guns ...simples "
And thats fine, its your opinion, but to say not even a gun pic should not be allowed in this country is plain silly, do you not think?
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Ok, MrWho up there has a gun on his profile pic. He's not a nutter, his posts at least, show that. It's a hobby.
Theres a guy on here with his naked body dancing on top of an aeroplane. How's that for weird?
There's a sexy lady with a spaghetti spoon on her nipple....normal or what?
All subjective....."
One day I might let you pull my bolt....  |
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By *Ryan-Man
over a year ago
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"Ok, MrWho up there has a gun on his profile pic. He's not a nutter, his posts at least, show that. It's a hobby.
Theres a guy on here with his naked body dancing on top of an aeroplane. How's that for weird?
There's a sexy lady with a spaghetti spoon on her nipple....normal or what?
All subjective....."
Oi I ain't dancing I'm preparing to wing walk  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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However Mr Who's photo shows him shooting at a range, displaying that yes its a hobby and then he's responsible enough to use it in a controlled environment.
I thought you peeps were talking about people taking photos of themselves lobbing their cocks out next to a freakin Kalashnikov |
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"dont think a gun pic is suitable in this country . we are lucky that guns are not such objects of desire as they are in the states
I shoot in this country (at one point for this country). I have the highest licence that a regular citizen can hold. I shoot target and field, its perfectly legal and good exercise, plus, it puts food on my table.
My avi pic was taken in the States btw, I took my children to a range and we all spent a great day there..."
like your pic and also enjoy shooting and was quite surprised that I was actually fairly good at it when we first went down the ranges |
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The question is why would anyone post a picture of themselves holding a gun on a site like this? It is surely going to put people off?
As for banning it....what would that achieve? If you don't like it or agree with it simply steer clear...... and then come bitch and moan about it on here |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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There are a lot of forces guys on here that have pics of themselves in their uniforms and with their guns, personally it's just a pic of them at work so no issue from my side, no diff to a plumber with a wrench. However is a random man was posing with a firearm I'd be concerned x |
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i was replying within the thread .. its not clear if we were discussing guns on fabs or guns in advertising or guns in general . first two should be a no no but guns are a fact of life and i have no objection if they are not made objects of desire |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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No as there are some People from the military on there and they hope have a hard job that it good to see that they like to fun and what in a pic as it dose not mean that the person is bad or mad do it... |
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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago
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"well u have guns soldiers and cage fighters lol
I think its about being macho"
It all depends I guess on how the gun features. A guy who feels he is more "macho" with a gun would scare me tbh. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"i was replying within the thread .. its not clear if we were discussing guns on fabs or guns in advertising or guns in general . first two should be a no no but guns are a fact of life and i have no objection if they are not made objects of desire "
You said,gun pics should not be allowed in this country!
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I have no time for hoplophobes, but someone posing with a gun on here is a bit odd!What is a hoplophobe, please? "
Someone with an irrational fear of guns! |
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"I have no time for hoplophobes, but someone posing with a gun on here is a bit odd!What is a hoplophobe, please?
Someone with an irrational fear of guns!"
don't see whats odd about it personally, if that's your job ie military personnel or a hobby it seems perfectly reasonable to me |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"a gun pic making it an object of desire "
I took pictures of dog shit all over my lawn as next doors dog was becoming a pain, was that me making it an object of desire? Or just trying to show my neighbour he needs to control his dog?
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I have no time for hoplophobes, but someone posing with a gun on here is a bit odd!What is a hoplophobe, please?
Someone with an irrational fear of guns!
don't see whats odd about it personally, if that's your job ie military personnel or a hobby it seems perfectly reasonable to me "
Maybe we should ban everyone but car salesmen from having pictures of cars on their profile too. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"dont think a gun pic is suitable in this country . we are lucky that guns are not such objects of desire as they are in the states
I shoot in this country (at one point for this country). I have the highest licence that a regular citizen can hold. I shoot target and field, its perfectly legal and good exercise, plus, it puts food on my table.
My avi pic was taken in the States btw, I took my children to a range and we all spent a great day there...
like your pic and also enjoy shooting and was quite surprised that I was actually fairly good at it when we first went down the ranges "
I'm from rural Leicestershire and grew up around shotguns and rifles. The parachute regiment trained me to very high standards and before the ban I owned 3 handguns.
Now I own a couple of rifles and shotguns, all of my kids shoot too. It's a family bonding sport and the meat is better than you find in Tesco! |
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This thread reminded me of a profile I saw recently. Naked, heavily tattooed man, built like a brick shit house, posing with a hand gun and assault rifle.
Went to have a look and most of the pics have gone.
Have to say...he's well fit!!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"dont think a gun pic is suitable in this country . we are lucky that guns are not such objects of desire as they are in the states
I shoot in this country (at one point for this country). I have the highest licence that a regular citizen can hold. I shoot target and field, its perfectly legal and good exercise, plus, it puts food on my table.
My avi pic was taken in the States btw, I took my children to a range and we all spent a great day there...
like your pic and also enjoy shooting and was quite surprised that I was actually fairly good at it when we first went down the ranges
I'm from rural Leicestershire and grew up around shotguns and rifles. The parachute regiment trained me to very high standards and before the ban I owned 3 handguns.
Now I own a couple of rifles and shotguns, all of my kids shoot too. It's a family bonding sport and the meat is better than you find in Tesco!"
I too owned handguns before the ban, there is nothing wrong with owning guns, but I would never advertise that I did especially on here! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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".22 , .303 , slr and airguns .... what is an xbox
Funny, SLR's are illegal in this country, any semi automatic rifle is..."
no, any FULLY automatic rifle is. |
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cadets fire them on days at army camps .. or used to when i was a cadet ... no objection to properly used guns in the country side by responsible people who know what they are doing .... no gun available ... no chance of tragic mistake |
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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago
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"This thread reminded me of a profile I saw recently. Naked, heavily tattooed man, built like a brick shit house, posing with a hand gun and assault rifle.
Went to have a look and most of the pics have gone.
Have to say...he's well fit!!! "
Thing is...really it is not the weapon that s the problem. It is whoever is owning and using it. Bit like alcohol/ gambling etc not being a problem, only to those who cannot handle it. |
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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago
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"cadets fire them on days at army camps .. or used to when i was a cadet ... no objection to properly used guns in the country side by responsible people who know what they are doing .... no gun available ... no chance of tragic mistake"
If I remember right it all started in the UK after Dunblane, did nt it?
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By (user no longer on site)
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"dont think a gun pic is suitable in this country . we are lucky that guns are not such objects of desire as they are in the states
I shoot in this country (at one point for this country). I have the highest licence that a regular citizen can hold. I shoot target and field, its perfectly legal and good exercise, plus, it puts food on my table.
My avi pic was taken in the States btw, I took my children to a range and we all spent a great day there...
like your pic and also enjoy shooting and was quite surprised that I was actually fairly good at it when we first went down the ranges
I'm from rural Leicestershire and grew up around shotguns and rifles. The parachute regiment trained me to very high standards and before the ban I owned 3 handguns.
Now I own a couple of rifles and shotguns, all of my kids shoot too. It's a family bonding sport and the meat is better than you find in Tesco!
I too owned handguns before the ban, there is nothing wrong with owning guns, but I would never advertise that I did especially on here! "
Why?
I spend a hell of a lot on my cabinets, they're dual security and the guns are broken down with different parts in different cabinets. I have other cabinets for ammo and they're located where no one would normally go in my house.
It's highly unlikely that anyone I meet would know where they were, how to access them and how to rebuild them. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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".22 , .303 , slr and airguns .... what is an xbox
Funny, SLR's are illegal in this country, any semi automatic rifle is...
no, any FULLY automatic rifle is."
Bolt action only now I'm afraid, no semi auto. |
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I too owned handguns before the ban, there is nothing wrong with owning guns, but I would never advertise that I did especially on here!
Why?
I spend a hell of a lot on my cabinets, they're dual security and the guns are broken down with different parts in different cabinets. I have other cabinets for ammo and they're located where no one would normally go in my house.
It's highly unlikely that anyone I meet would know where they were, how to access them and how to rebuild them."
can I come round for a snoop ? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I too owned handguns before the ban, there is nothing wrong with owning guns, but I would never advertise that I did especially on here!
Why?
I spend a hell of a lot on my cabinets, they're dual security and the guns are broken down with different parts in different cabinets. I have other cabinets for ammo and they're located where no one would normally go in my house.
It's highly unlikely that anyone I meet would know where they were, how to access them and how to rebuild them.
can I come round for a snoop ?"
Are you any good with tools?!...lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"cadets fire them on days at army camps .. or used to when i was a cadet ... no objection to properly used guns in the country side by responsible people who know what they are doing .... no gun available ... no chance of tragic mistakeIf I remember right it all started in the UK after Dunblane, did nt it? "
yes and yet again the law abiding get shat on because of one nutter. Even though handguns are now illegal, gun crime is rising. So it turns out most criminal gun users were unlikely to register ownership anyway! Who knew???! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I wasn't meaning for a conversation about how valid guns are or the person holding them just are pictures of them appropriate on a site like this as for somebody saying that if its their job it's different well I have a mate that's a butcher but I'd advise him again having half a cow as his profile pic same as I'd tell a funeral director that a coffin isn't ideal |
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By *am123Man
over a year ago
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".22 , .303 , slr and airguns .... what is an xbox
Funny, SLR's are illegal in this country, any semi automatic rifle is...
no, any FULLY automatic rifle is.
Bolt action only now I'm afraid, no semi auto."
as u are a shooter i would expect you too know the law slightly better semi auto guns are legal i hve some, shot guns and rifles . fully auto not legal  |
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unfortunately when your deployed with the military it is a requirement to carry it with you at all times .. it even sleeps in your sleeping bag with you incase of an ambush .. so whilst im delighted to hear that your butcher friend can leave his cow at work it not really the same kind of scenario |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"unfortunately when your deployed with the military it is a requirement to carry it with you at all times .. it even sleeps in your sleeping bag with you incase of an ambush .. so whilst im delighted to hear that your butcher friend can leave his cow at work it not really the same kind of scenario "
Whilst I understand that when on active duty there is a requirement to carry your weapon I'm reasonably sure there isn't a requirement to take a picture of yourself with it and post it on a swingers site, I could be wrong I will check with my colleague in the morning as to the regulations regarding that when he left the Cheshire regiment however that was a couple of years back and it might have changed |
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"unfortunately when your deployed with the military it is a requirement to carry it with you at all times .. it even sleeps in your sleeping bag with you incase of an ambush .. so whilst im delighted to hear that your butcher friend can leave his cow at work it not really the same kind of scenario
Whilst I understand that when on active duty there is a requirement to carry your weapon I'm reasonably sure there isn't a requirement to take a picture of yourself with it and post it on a swingers site, I could be wrong I will check with my colleague in the morning as to the regulations regarding that when he left the Cheshire regiment however that was a couple of years back and it might have changed "
no worries .. swingers sites aren't compulsory .. they are still optional |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"unfortunately when your deployed with the military it is a requirement to carry it with you at all times .. it even sleeps in your sleeping bag with you incase of an ambush .. so whilst im delighted to hear that your butcher friend can leave his cow at work it not really the same kind of scenario
Whilst I understand that when on active duty there is a requirement to carry your weapon I'm reasonably sure there isn't a requirement to take a picture of yourself with it and post it on a swingers site, I could be wrong I will check with my colleague in the morning as to the regulations regarding that when he left the Cheshire regiment however that was a couple of years back and it might have changed
no worries .. swingers sites aren't compulsory .. they are still optional "
You get what I mean though 99% of people don't include the tools of their trade and ok take pics of you with your gun but why on here unless to appear macho
I'd like to point out I have no issue with guns quite the opposite having grown up round farms I just think there is a time and a place for most things |
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"Anybody else think pictures of people holding guns is off putting or maybe should be banned on here?"
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I don't think they should be banned. However I wouldn't want to meet someone who had a picture of themselves with a gun on their profile |
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I'd like to point out I have no issue with guns quite the opposite having grown up round farms I just think there is a time and a place for most things "
im with you on that .. we have friends who had a farm and fully licenced gun and two young sons .. they were fully responsible and kept the ammunition away from the guns in storage but one day something went wrong .. the bottom line was one son shot the other son dead trying to play cowboys and Indians .. mistakes do happen |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Guess the bottom line is, people will post pictures that they think will get someone interested from the site...
Ps a gun is normally on wheels, l know I know.... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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".22 , .303 , slr and airguns .... what is an xbox
Funny, SLR's are illegal in this country, any semi automatic rifle is...
no, any FULLY automatic rifle is.
Bolt action only now I'm afraid, no semi auto.as u are a shooter i would expect you too know the law slightly better semi auto guns are legal i hve some, shot guns and rifles . fully auto not legal "
Semi-auto shotguns with a capacity of no more than 3 rounds are legal. Rifles (as I stated) cannot be semi automatic or self loading. Read the 1996 UK gun law amendment.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Guns and knives are offensive weapons so I can see why they wouldn't be allowed on here.
It does seem unfair though that knife pictures have been removed but guns allowed.
I have only seen a few gun pics, the shooting range type ones. I get the impression the image is representing how macho the guy is |
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By *iewMan
over a year ago
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I really like the pic Mr Who has of the gun range..
it is one of my favourites on the site.
not for the gun, just the way the grey t shirt clings to the shoulder and back and drapes down to the perfect match of blue jean..
I am a fashion correspondent for GQ in my mind. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I really like the pic Mr Who has of the gun range..
it is one of my favourites on the site.
not for the gun, just the way the grey t shirt clings to the shoulder and back and drapes down to the perfect match of blue jean..
I am a fashion correspondent for GQ in my mind."
Thanks....Coffee stings when its blown out your nose!.... |
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By *iewMan
over a year ago
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"I really like the pic Mr Who has of the gun range..
it is one of my favourites on the site.
not for the gun, just the way the grey t shirt clings to the shoulder and back and drapes down to the perfect match of blue jean..
I am a fashion correspondent for GQ in my mind.
Thanks....Coffee stings when its blown out your nose!.... "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"The question is why would anyone post a picture of themselves holding a gun on a site like this? It is surely going to put people off?
As for banning it....what would that achieve? If you don't like it or agree with it simply steer clear...... and then come bitch and moan about it on here "
I would say it depends on the picture, lots of army boys on here with pics in their uniforms holding guns, those type pics don't put me off and don't see why they should be banned at all.
As for the guy that said gun pics should be banned in uk, ridiculous statement to make when the government supply guns to our troops,armed forces etc.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Guns and knives are offensive weapons so I can see why they wouldn't be allowed on here.
It does seem unfair though that knife pictures have been removed but guns allowed.
I have only seen a few gun pics, the shooting range type ones. I get the impression the image is representing how macho the guy is "
I suppose in some ways that's a valid point of _iew and I can respect that. But it can also be a matter of perspective and accessibility. If the pic is taken in a controlled environment depicting the safe use of the gun then I don't see why it can be considered an offensive weapon.
Then you have the accessibility issue. Gun licences are incredibly difficult to obtain in this country (and rightfully so), whereas you can pop to Tesco and purchase a razor sharp 12" knife 24hrs a day without question.
As I stated previously, I didn't post my pic for macho reasons, I simply posted it because I, personally, like the pic and hadn't seen one similar elsewhere on the site.
Also I like the way my grey t-shirt clings to my shoulders and matches my jeans! |
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"Guns and knives are offensive weapons so I can see why they wouldn't be allowed on here.
It does seem unfair though that knife pictures have been removed but guns allowed.
I have only seen a few gun pics, the shooting range type ones. I get the impression the image is representing how macho the guy is
I suppose in some ways that's a valid point of _iew and I can respect that. But it can also be a matter of perspective and accessibility. If the pic is taken in a controlled environment depicting the safe use of the gun then I don't see why it can be considered an offensive weapon.
Then you have the accessibility issue. Gun licences are incredibly difficult to obtain in this country (and rightfully so), whereas you can pop to Tesco and purchase a razor sharp 12" knife 24hrs a day without question.
As I stated previously, I didn't post my pic for macho reasons, I simply posted it because I, personally, like the pic and hadn't seen one similar elsewhere on the site.
Also I like the way my grey t-shirt clings to my shoulders and matches my jeans! "
that's made me smile. I agree with your point too. Your gun pic is showing a hobby that you have and I agree its very sexy. There's nothing like a man standing there, deadly weapon in hand, muscles flexing etc. Just like Cute's knife pics were part of an avatar challenge, it doesn't mean that if you meet these people you are likely to be cut or shot at.
Visually weapons make great props in pics, its a contrast between sex and danger and shock value and that makes for an interesting pic. I'm personally not offended by seeing them but I can see why websites don't allow them because its kind of a promotion of them and a glamorisation of them
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"Guns and knives are offensive weapons so I can see why they wouldn't be allowed on here.
It does seem unfair though that knife pictures have been removed but guns allowed.
I have only seen a few gun pics, the shooting range type ones. I get the impression the image is representing how macho the guy is
I suppose in some ways that's a valid point of _iew and I can respect that. But it can also be a matter of perspective and accessibility. If the pic is taken in a controlled environment depicting the safe use of the gun then I don't see why it can be considered an offensive weapon.
Then you have the accessibility issue. Gun licences are incredibly difficult to obtain in this country (and rightfully so), whereas you can pop to Tesco and purchase a razor sharp 12" knife 24hrs a day without question.
As I stated previously, I didn't post my pic for macho reasons, I simply posted it because I, personally, like the pic and hadn't seen one similar elsewhere on the site.
Also I like the way my grey t-shirt clings to my shoulders and matches my jeans!
that's made me smile. I agree with your point too. Your gun pic is showing a hobby that you have and I agree its very sexy. There's nothing like a man standing there, deadly weapon in hand, muscles flexing etc. Just like Cute's knife pics were part of an avatar challenge, it doesn't mean that if you meet these people you are likely to be cut or shot at.
Visually weapons make great props in pics, its a contrast between sex and danger and shock value and that makes for an interesting pic. I'm personally not offended by seeing them but I can see why websites don't allow them because its kind of a promotion of them and a glamorisation of them
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I think safe use of them should be promoted whenever possible. Gun is a dirty word in this country, especially since Dunblane and Hungerford and many people fear them and for good reason as misuse has tragic consequences. But I also feel that educating people about them and their practical uses will help reduce the fear of them and raise understanding of a sport/hobby that I have enjoyed since I was a child... |
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Yes i think they should not be allowed. Remember the grief helen flanagan got for posing with a gun i fail to see why there is difference between being wrong in paper and here both are in effect public forums.
How often do you hear of nutters killing folk nowadays not in anyway saying the member posing with gun is nutter but why do it in first place? |
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There are many profile pics, and profiles that would put us off, but would not seek to get them banned or raise the content on the forums, would just look at the next profile. |
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"There are many profile pics, and profiles that would put us off, but would not seek to get them banned or raise the content on the forums, would just look at the next profile."
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Yes i think they should not be allowed. Remember the grief helen flanagan got for posing with a gun i fail to see why there is difference between being wrong in paper and here both are in effect public forums.
How often do you hear of nutters killing folk nowadays not in anyway saying the member posing with gun is nutter but why do it in first place?"
I think Helen Flanagan's pics showed very poor judgement, either on her part or the part of her management. They were released a few days after the school shooting in America and the poses displayed a blatant misuse of a gun.
Personally I was disgusted with them, she deserved the flak she took for them... |
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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago
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Ive been trying to find a response from HPC in a thread about this before but I cant find it.
If I remember correctly she said that Admins _iew was that having a gun in the pic was ok as long as it was in the context of someone going about their daily business e.g. soldier in uniform, and as long as displaying the gun wasnt the main purpose of the pic.
If the purpose of the pic is just a pose with a gun then it wasnt allowed.
But dont quote me on that.
And as always if you think a pic is a bit dodgy just report it to Admin and let them have a look at it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Mr Who has removed his gun pic....."
Just as my avatar, unless admin have removed it altogether....it should still be on my profile.
Heads off to check... |
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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"Ive been trying to find a response from HPC in a thread about this before but I cant find it.
If I remember correctly she said that Admins _iew was that having a gun in the pic was ok as long as it was in the context of someone going about their daily business e.g. soldier in uniform, and as long as displaying the gun wasnt the main purpose of the pic.
If the purpose of the pic is just a pose with a gun then it wasnt allowed.
But dont quote me on that.
And as always if you think a pic is a bit dodgy just report it to Admin and let them have a look at it."
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Soldiers with their guns or like the pic on this thread are fine... Pics of people in their boxers pointing a gun at a mirror while taking the photo in their bedroom wouldn't be.
As for knives, I doubt Admin will let them on at all. |
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"Ive been trying to find a response from HPC in a thread about this before but I cant find it.
If I remember correctly she said that Admins _iew was that having a gun in the pic was ok as long as it was in the context of someone going about their daily business e.g. soldier in uniform, and as long as displaying the gun wasnt the main purpose of the pic.
If the purpose of the pic is just a pose with a gun then it wasnt allowed.
But dont quote me on that.
And as always if you think a pic is a bit dodgy just report it to Admin and let them have a look at it.
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Soldiers with their guns or like the pic on this thread are fine... Pics of people in their boxers pointing a gun at a mirror while taking the photo in their bedroom wouldn't be.
As for knives, I doubt Admin will let them on at all."
Fully understandable really. Shows a blatant disregard for their own safety and glorifies everything those of us that shoot are trying to move away from. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Welcome to the gun show... I assumed this thread was about biceps.
People pose with firearms? Not a fan but couldn't care less. My brother is in the forces.
He sometimes poses with guns. Not a big deal to me. |
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So a picture of someone cooking, using a knife to cut up veg whilst wearing a chefs hat is still not acceptable then, or someone fencing, but someone holding a gun ready to fire at a target is?
Its a strange ruling, guns being deemed more appropriate than knives, but if that is the rule then so be it. I don't have a problem with pics of either guns or knives but I'm surprised that both are not treated equally |
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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I am sure you could guess in which context a knife would be deemed not suitable.
If you want to know why the rules are how they are then thats one for Admin as I am following and repeating them and not making them |
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"Guns as in firearms? People do that?
Wow, I got a rifle, but the last place I'd want to advertise that there's guns in my house is on a site where I'm lookin to get laid...
Whoops "
Lol you are looking better and better by the minute |
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By *am123Man
over a year ago
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".22 , .303 , slr and airguns .... what is an xbox
Funny, SLR's are illegal in this country, any semi automatic rifle is...
no, any FULLY automatic rifle is.
Bolt action only now I'm afraid, no semi auto.as u are a shooter i would expect you too know the law slightly better semi auto guns are legal i hve some, shot guns and rifles . fully auto not legal
Semi-auto shotguns with a capacity of no more than 3 rounds are legal. Rifles (as I stated) cannot be semi automatic or self loading. Read the 1996 UK gun law amendment.
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semi auto shot guns no more than 3 shots unless on a fire arms liscense, then u can have 10 if u want.
i own a semi auto .22 rimfire rifle bullet gun with a magazine of 10, u really do not know what u are talking about my friend!!  |
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By *riendly foeWoman
over a year ago
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"Ive been trying to find a response from HPC in a thread about this before but I cant find it.
If I remember correctly she said that Admins _iew was that having a gun in the pic was ok as long as it was in the context of someone going about their daily business e.g. soldier in uniform, and as long as displaying the gun wasnt the main purpose of the pic.
If the purpose of the pic is just a pose with a gun then it wasnt allowed.
But dont quote me on that.
And as always if you think a pic is a bit dodgy just report it to Admin and let them have a look at it.
This
Soldiers with their guns or like the pic on this thread are fine... Pics of people in their boxers pointing a gun at a mirror while taking the photo in their bedroom wouldn't be.
As for knives, I doubt Admin will let them on at all."
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Don't have a problem ... Plenty people put pics on of themselves and cars... If the car is legal that's cool... If you have a shotgun and firearm certificate that's the same... Your legal... Some people may not like it but some other people may not like pictures of anal sex etc |
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".22 , .303 , slr and airguns .... what is an xbox
Funny, SLR's are illegal in this country, any semi automatic rifle is...
no, any FULLY automatic rifle is.
Bolt action only now I'm afraid, no semi auto.as u are a shooter i would expect you too know the law slightly better semi auto guns are legal i hve some, shot guns and rifles . fully auto not legal
Semi-auto shotguns with a capacity of no more than 3 rounds are legal. Rifles (as I stated) cannot be semi automatic or self loading. Read the 1996 UK gun law amendment.
semi auto shot guns no more than 3 shots unless on a fire arms liscense, then u can have 10 if u want.
i own a semi auto .22 rimfire rifle bullet gun with a magazine of 10, u really do not know what u are talking about my friend!! "
Im in the same position as the poster who replied above... Funny ... When the chief constable granted my licences you would have thought he would know the law better than the general public.... Cars are also deadly weapons in the wrong hands !!! |
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"Not sure if it’s a good idea to advertise the fact that you may have firearms at home in an open forum"
Nobody mentioned I had firearms at home... You only made the assumption... And your licence does not specify that the are stored at your home.. |
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"Not sure if it’s a good idea to advertise the fact that you may have firearms at home in an open forum
Nobody mentioned I had firearms at home... You only made the assumption... And your licence does not specify that the are stored at your home.. "
didn't aim that at you. It was an open comment on the thread ... and i did say 'may' |
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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago
Over the rainbow, under the bridge |
".22 , .303 , slr and airguns .... what is an xbox
Funny, SLR's are illegal in this country, any semi automatic rifle is...
no, any FULLY automatic rifle is.
Bolt action only now I'm afraid, no semi auto.as u are a shooter i would expect you too know the law slightly better semi auto guns are legal i hve some, shot guns and rifles . fully auto not legal
Semi-auto shotguns with a capacity of no more than 3 rounds are legal. Rifles (as I stated) cannot be semi automatic or self loading. Read the 1996 UK gun law amendment.
semi auto shot guns no more than 3 shots unless on a fire arms liscense, then u can have 10 if u want.
i own a semi auto .22 rimfire rifle bullet gun with a magazine of 10, u really do not know what u are talking about my friend!!
Im in the same position as the poster who replied above... Funny ... When the chief constable granted my licences you would have thought he would know the law better than the general public.... Cars are also deadly weapons in the wrong hands !!!"
But they were not invented and designed to be - unlike the gun which has, as it's primary purpose, the ability to kill. The primary purpose of a car is transportation. |
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"Shooting is a sport and i enjoy it very much so if you can post a pic of you playing football why cant someone post a pic of them shooting
Plenty do "
Ha ha I really did laugh at that one. I got a stern look! |
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I haven't got a problem with people legally owning guns....I do have a problem with people glorifying guns and have to wonder just why ANYONE would want to have a photo on a swingers site profile with a gun?......
Is it to impress women? |
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"dont think a gun pic is suitable in this country . we are lucky that guns are not such objects of desire as they are in the states
I shoot in this country (at one point for this country). I have the highest licence that a regular citizen can hold. I shoot target and field, its perfectly legal and good exercise, plus, it puts food on my table.
My avi pic was taken in the States btw, I took my children to a range and we all spent a great day there..."
Maybe the picture on those profiles mentioned were at a James Bond fancy dress or similar fantasy scenario.
I too have a NRA (USA) handgun licence which is easy enough for anyone to get and I have photos taken on a firing range in the US, if I was working for an extended time in the states after a month can legally carry ( anyone could do this with a days training and exam). I carry and display and use swords for entertainment and education .....but I am not a violent person and would never think of using in anger even if working in my Close Protection role in this country..... My biggest weapon is my vocabulary but should this stop me taking pictures of my mouth? |
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"I haven't got a problem with people legally owning guns....I do have a problem with people glorifying guns and have to wonder just why ANYONE would want to have a photo on a swingers site profile with a gun?......
Is it to impress women?"
Lol maybe. Some of the bs I've seen written to impress women and I have to say by women to impress men, nothing would surprise me. |
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