Another gunthread?


...........how interesting.

That's not a gun......

THIS is a gun

(January 18, 2013 at 6:11 pm)Ryantology Wrote: A common trait among the pro-gun crowd is to refer to a gun as a 'tool', as if they are no different from hammers or socket wrenches. In light of the nature of this debate, it seems intentionally misleading to do this.

I don't think I've ever heard a pro-gun person compare a gun to a hammer or a socket wrench. I think that comparison exists only in your mind.

Quote:The dictionary does not seem to provide a single example, other than the first (which is vague and can apply to pretty much anything) which accurately describes a gun.

Not sure how "a handheld device that aids in accomplishing a task" can apply to pretty much anything. It doesn't apply to cars, windows, roads, etc. Have you considered that the definition is vague because "tool" is a very generic description of something? When describing a gun, my first word wouldn't be "tool", but that does not mean it isn't one.

Quote:I think of a tool as an object used in the repair or construction of something else, as most people do. What does one build or repair with guns?

If you think of a tool as an object used in repair / construction, then it is you who are in the wrong here, as clearly evidenced by the dictionary definition you cited.

Home Depot's having a big sale on their Milwaukee AR-15, nail guns!....just purchased mine and it works great! I can drive a 16d nail into a 4x4 post from 200 yards without even having to get out of my lawn chair!

(January 19, 2013 at 7:18 am)A Theist Wrote: Home Depot's having a big sale on their Milwaukee AR-15, nail guns!....just purchased mine and it works great! I can drive a 16d nail into a 4x4 post from 200 yards without even having to get out of my lawn chair!

That would be one hell of a sight at homebase.

(January 19, 2013 at 7:00 am)Tiberius Wrote: I don't think I've ever heard a pro-gun person compare a gun to a hammer or a socket wrench. I think that comparison exists only in your mind.

Brilliant how the post straight after yours completely contradicts this.

Guessing you don't read any of A theist's posts then?

(January 19, 2013 at 9:20 am)Napoléon Wrote: Guessing you don't read any of A theist's posts then?

Does anyone?

(January 19, 2013 at 9:33 am)Zen Badger Wrote: Does anyone?

In terms of a pro-gun nut comparing guns with power tools he's the worst one for it.

Lol didn't know it was possible to be offended by a mentally handicapped redneck. Good one.