Types of gun owners I've come across.

[SoldierLife7]

I'm not scared or unshared, it's an agreement I made for undisclosed reasons. The less people who know, the better. Honestly I've always been the private type, so this isn't too much of a stretch. Maybe it's my italian ancestry? Where I live, word would get around quickly. If you think about it, it defeats the purpose because of the element of surprise in the event of a situation that puts my life in danger. If somebody knows I'm packing, they'll be expecting it and I could be outgunned.
Besides, I really don't want to sound like one of those guys who just talks about guns all day. I have too many hobbies eating up my free time as it is.

Mysterious Troll is mysterious.

[the Scholar]

These are fun. Not sure where I end up on this. I am usually pretty quiet and try to be helpful if I see someone doing something wrong that will result in either personal injury or damage to the range. Not a serviceman, vet, or retired, nor do I act like I know everything and throw information around.

I used to be more secretive about gun ownership in the past but lately with the political climate nowadays, I feel that I need to represent a positive side of gun ownership and demonstrate that not everyone gun owner is a crazy person that is one road rage incident away from snapping. So I am more open to sharing my experiences with people and especially talking about training/courses that I have taken. I have found that most people I discuss this with, seem to be much more open about it than I would have expected.

[JackEllis]

I used to be more secretive about gun ownership in the past but lately with the political climate nowadays, I feel that I need to represent a positive side of gun ownership and demonstrate that not everyone gun owner is a crazy person that is one road rage incident away from snapping. So I am more open to sharing my experiences with people and especially talking about training/courses that I have taken. I have found that most people I discuss this with, seem to be much more open about it than I would have expected.

Well put.

[GreggieBoy]

I'm kind of a #1 guy when I go to the range. I like the solitude, quiet, just focusing on the gun, the target, and the shooting basics. At target change times I'm usually quiet, but polite to anyone approaching.

When I see the #3 guys I move away as many benches as possible. Seen I lot of Glock T-shirts and hats. On the pistol blocks they shoot the 7 yards to brag about their "grouping". Target change times were their chance to share their expertise.

[Ross]

We do. Been following you to and from work everyday. Got your pattern down.

Oh and your dining and shopping habits are well documented too.

I'm glad you posted.

I was following him, and thought you were following me so I started following you. Now I can go back to following him.


P.s- Your left front tire looks a little low. You might want to check the air pressure.

Thanks, been meaning to get to that tire (it has a nail).

[uncommonsense]

I basically I've come across 3 types of gun owners.

1. The quiet guy who doesn't talk about guns. He's nice and chill and you'll just be surprised when the day comes he invites you over to his house and show you a room full of guns. Ask him a question and he'll be a walking gun dictionary.

2. The super nice, super helpful guy. You see them on the range sipping coffee and just wants to strike a conversation. He offers help but isn't condescending. Usually an older man. Retired and a Vet.

3. The d-bag, usually has a Glock or 2. Fat out of shape slob in his 20's & 30's. Shoots his mouth off more than a fully automatic gun. Brags about himself and how he's on top of every gun issue and how he knows the solution to everything. Then talks about how he can put down a dozen attackers at once and how he will make a swat team cry should they try to take his guns.

Oh man, you see #3's in line at Turners waiting to be called on!!! They also don't have to be out of shape. Oh, and also God forbid there's a #5 waiting in line with his smoking hot gf... then they say the most darndest things at an elevated volume.....

[uncommonsense]

I'm probably a bit of a combination of OP's 1 & 3, honestly.

I am generally pretty quiet about gun stuff, but when others ask or bring up the topic I can't wait to engage and share my knowledge, experience, or opinions and listen to the same from others. I'm a chunky 29 year old and I have a few Glocks, but I don't over embellish too much.

Lmao!!! Seems you're only a #3 in described stature bud, that's it. Don't seem to be an a-hole as far as I can tell.

[uncommonsense]

The worst is the "Asian Tourist" who goes to the range, rent a gun, and have no knowledge of gun safety... even after the RO went over the range rules prior.

*Ok, not being rascist or anything but if you think so ask me about it*

Or the non-tourist tourist acting ones that have just passed the safety cert and brought their Norinco and shotty to the range for the first time since he got it 6 months ago with like 6 other non gun owning family members, goes to the farthest side of the line so as not to be around others, gets yelled at for breaking rules and unsafe practices multiple times throughout their whole hour and a half thereby the RSO, leave their spent shotty husks and casings everywhere, pack up and almost leave but get yelled at by the RSO AGAIN to come back and pick up their shotty husks, then leave their targets down range, and take off.

[redxmaverick]

Oh man, you see #3's in line at Turners waiting to be called on!!! They also don't have to be out of shape. Oh, and also God forbid there's a #5 waiting in line with his smoking hot gf... then they say the most darndest things at an elevated volume.....

Bought my G19 last week at Turners. I'm your typical quiet skinny looking nerdy asian guy. The employee was happy to see that I knew how to manipulate it and point it in a safe direction compared to those #3's. lol

[2Aon2wheels]

My biggest problem are the Elmer fudds willing to throw anything that's not a good stocked double gun or hunting rifle under the bus.

They are the absolute worst, and give ammo to our enemies.

[uncommonsense]

Bought my G19 last week at Turners. I'm your typical quiet skinny looking nerdy asian guy. The employee was happy to see that I knew how to manipulate it and point it in a safe direction compared to those #3's. lol

Lmao! If you know what SGV stands for, I'm pretty sure I know which turners you were at. Haha

[uncommonsense]

My biggest problem are the Elmer fudds willing to throw anything that's not a good stocked double gun or hunting rifle under the bus.

They are the absolute worst, and give ammo to our enemies.

I hear you on that. Dont want to get in that convo because were gunna hear alot of things we havent heard 100x before, but I hear you.