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Old Crank

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4. People seem to be reminded

Reply to Marigold (Original post)

Sat Sep 7, 2024, 02:58 AM

Sep 7

That guns aren't toys, aren't party favors. They are and always have been a means to kill. In my HS, half a century plus ago in AZ, it was somewhat routine to see a rifle or shotgun in a gun rack in a pick-up truck in the school parking lot. Some of our classmates were farm boys and it was considered a tool. Times have changed.

I'm sorry you had/have to keep reliving this. You did the right thing.

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Personal Gun Story [View all] Marigold Sep 7 OP

Thank you for sharing this Danmel Sep 7 #1

So sorry for the nonsense you had to endure, MarineCombatEngineer Sep 7 #2

I wonder if you might have saved lives. usonian Sep 7 #3

People seem to be reminded Old Crank Sep 7 #4

Thank you for sharing markie Sep 7 #5