How many guns?

[aaron]

at another site there was a poll on how many guns you own. I was just wondering how the outcome will compare from there and here. The results from the other place is as follows:
             None: 30%
             1: 14%
             2: 11%
             3: 7%
             4: 5%
             5+: 33%
             Total Voters: 27070

I own one gun (sort of) at the moment

 

[hraedisc]

I have a big gun - God.

 

[ferment8]

me 2 hahha

 

[Gabriel]

Originally posted by <><
I have a big gun - God.

Oh yea, I should have added that to my count. 

I like to target shoot as much as I can and I have a concealed weapon permit.

Most of my friends shoot, too.  It's our right as Americans.

 

[Susan]

I do not own any guns.

First of all, I am opposed to guns and arming yourself with ANY lethal weapons.

Secondly, I don't want police trouble. . .

 

[Gabriel]

Originally posted by Susan
I do not own any guns.

First of all, I am opposed to guns and arming yourself with ANY lethal weapons.

Secondly, I don't want police trouble. . .

So, if a rapist were to break into my house, you would have me unarmed?  I'm sure my wife and 2 young daughters would thank you.

 

[eRev]

I do not own any at this time (I have owned a few in the past) but I have access to an arsenal.

 

[juiblex]

I have a big gun - God.

i find it strange you would compare God to an object that has only one purpose, to kill; and was designed for sin and evil.

 

[JohnR7]

Originally posted by Gabriel
So, if a rapist were to break into my house, you would have me unarmed?  I'm sure my wife and 2 young daughters would thank you.

For that to happen, you would have to be under a curse. But Jesus redeemed us from the curse of the law, so the blessing of God could come upon us.

There is no fear in God, we are to live by faith in the living God and trust in Him to protect us and our family.

Galatians 3:13-14
    Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, "Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree"), [14] that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.  

 

[coastie]

Just a little something for pheasant hunting.

 

[Hojo Hominygrits]

I don't have any guns. Not opposed to them though.

 

[waterwizard]

Originally posted by juiblex
i find it strange you would compare God to an object that has only one purpose, to kill; and was designed for sin and evil.

You are mistaken.  The gun itself is not evil.  I've never seen a gun just start hopping around shooting people.  It's the one who picks it up and uses it that causes the pain and death.

In the right hands, a gun will help save lives.

 

[waterwizard]

I recently did a sermon in which I placed my son's bb gun, a kinfe, and a ball bat on the pulpit.  Then I picked up a hymn book and asked which is more dangerous.  The gun was picked almost hands down.  But I asked them how it would be dangerous if it just laid there on the pulpit.  The hymn book was a more dangerous weapon than either of the other items because it was in my hands, and I could use it to hurt someone.

"...sin lieth at the door..." Gen.4:7

As long as it lies there, it's not harming anyone.  As soon as you pick it up, it becomes a potential lethal weapon.

A criminal will be more likely to attack a unarmed person than one who he/she may think is armed.  Think about it.

 

[aaron]

Originally posted by juiblex
i find it strange you would compare God to an object that has only one purpose, to kill; and was designed for sin and evil.

A gun is not made to kill. They are made for various reasons. They include target practicing, protection, to kill, and some just have them as a collection. The guns do not kill. It is the people who use them.

I think a gun is a pretty good comparison for God. God is very powerful and a gun is also. They both can be used against evil. Also a gun can be used as a weapon against good. God can also be in a way; people can twist his words to non-believers and make it harder for them to believe. Also both can be used at a distance. Over all I think that is a pretty good comparison.

 

[Jenna]

I own a rifle, even though it is in pieces while the stock is refinished. lol

I fully support mine and my countrymen's right to own and bear arms. Firearms are useful TOOLS for feeding and protecting oneself. I don't want to get into the arguement about whether some folks want guns or not. It is their choice not to own any. I just don't want someone pushing their opinion off on me either, and trying to pass legislation that would take away my rights.

 

[GraftMeIn]

No guns here, nor do I feel the need to own one.

 

[Gabriel]

Originally posted by JohnR7
For that to happen, you would have to be under a curse. But Jesus redeemed us from the curse of the law, so the blessing of God could come upon us.

There is no fear in God, we are to live by faith in the living God and trust in Him to protect us and our family.

Galatians 3:13-14
    Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, "Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree"), [14] that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.  

 

A curse?  That is ridiculous.  As far as trusting in God to protect my family, of course I do.  But I still put their seatbelts on, lock the door, take them to the doctor when they're sick, put a coat on them when it's cold, etc.  Would you go into a war situation with nothing to defend yourself but your trust in God?  We are not commanded to allow our trust to take the place of our responsibility to our family, to just sit around trusting that God will provide.  He will, but I bet you still go to work to support your family.

Luke 11:21 "When a strong man, fully armed, guards his palace, his goods (and family) are at peace." 

Luke 22:36 ".......and he who has no sword (the most powerful weapon for self defemse in that day), let him sell his garment and buy one."

 

 

 

[Gabriel]

Originally posted by Jenna
I own a rifle, even though it is in pieces while the stock is refinished. lol

I fully support mine and my countrymen's right to own and bear arms. Firearms are useful TOOLS for feeding and protecting oneself. I don't want to get into the arguement about whether some folks want guns or not. It is their choice not to own any. I just don't want someone pushing their opinion off on me either, and trying to pass legislation that would take away my rights.

You are a wise woman.

And a bit OT, how have you been?

Still praying for you!

 

[caley]

Originally posted by Jenna
I own a rifle, even though it is in pieces while the stock is refinished. lol

I fully support mine and my countrymen's right to own and bear arms. Firearms are useful TOOLS for feeding and protecting oneself. I don't want to get into the arguement about whether some folks want guns or not. It is their choice not to own any. I just don't want someone pushing their opinion off on me either, and trying to pass legislation that would take away my rights.

Anyone who uses the word tool to describe a firearm gets a big thumbs up in my book.

 

[TheBear]

At the moment, I own a 12 gauge shotgun, a .30-06 hunting rigle, a .357 magnum revolver, and a 60lb bow.

Over the years, I have bought and sold more guns than I can remember.