This is why we can't have nice things

[nick]

what I'm saying is that if he feels the need to make a difference and he likes carrying guns, why doesn't he go to the next level in the proper way and join the armed forces? I'm glad we have the 2nd Amendment, but I bet each and every person on this site knows at least some people who they would not feel comfortable with walking down the street with a rifle, plenty of loaded mags, and a big knife.

Walking with rifles used to be fairly common, and is still common in parts of this country. You having a problem with it is the result of the new norm having been created over the past few decades in CA and other such places. Basically, just like a person can become conditioned to seeing others walking down the street with guns and not bothering with it, he can be conditioned to freak out because of it. In either case, rational thinking doesn't have much to do with it, and if it did, it would likely support something in-between: "Is he acting suspiciously? No? Alright then".

[lilro]

I draw the line at the 2nd Amendment when a citizen causes more terror in his community than a terrorist.

LOL you can't be serious. If that's the line, then Oakland PD should not be allowed to carry either.

[The Gleam]

Just my opinion of course, but the kid is just playing soldier in the street with live ammo. Again, I'm not saying that he has to join the armed forces. I'm asking why he doesn't join the arm forces if he likes to play soldier so much. Seems like he likes the power trip of being armed to the teeth. I draw the line at the 2nd Amendment when a citizen causes more terror in his community than a terrorist.

Digging your own hole I see....

[CBruce]

That's neat but all of you would call 911 and arm yourselves if your kid came running into the house and said "daddy daddy there's a stranger walking around outside with a gun". lol

If it's slung over his shoulder or holstered, I'm going to be wary. But once it becomes a regular occurance rather than a one time event I'm probably going to accept it as non-threatening.

People with guns drawn, uniform or not, concern me much more than people simply carrying them.

[NoSpam]

Why does having live ammo matter? He doesn't appear to be doing anything irresponsible with it. Let me guess, you want ammo restrictions too? Stop hanging out with Feinstein.

You were that little boy that put his finger half an inch from his sisters face saying "what? I'm not touching you" lol

[The Gleam]

You were that little boy that put his finger half an inch from his sisters face saying "what? I'm not touching you" lol

It appears you are that little boy on Calguns with his fingers in his ears and screeching an Anti-2nd Amendment bent.

[eb47]

He's picking up litter while wearing a military like vest and his UNLOADED Grandfather's rifle. He seems to be doing this on a regular basis. I wonder, maybe if his scared law abiding neighbors would stop littering (Technically breaking the Law) he would stop his routine. Remember when you're pointing a finger at someone, there is three pointing back at you.

[Moemoe1]

Me thinks we have a Feinstein lover here, wanna come confiscate my weapons while you're at it too?

[NoSpam]

Walking with rifles used to be fairly common, and is still common in parts of this country. You having a problem with it is the result of the new norm having been created over the past few decades in CA and other such places. Basically, just like a person can become conditioned to seeing others walking down the street with guns and not bothering with it, he can be conditioned to freak out because of it. In either case, rational thinking doesn't have much to do with it, and if it did, it would likely support something in-between: "Is he acting suspiciously? No? Alright then".

This is very true. If CA were a more gun friendly state and I could CCW, it probably wouldn't bother me so much. However, a guy wearing a military style vest would still raise a red flag. He's more armed than the police.

[Merc1138]

This is very true. If CA were a more gun friendly state and I could CCW, it probably wouldn't bother me so much. However, a guy wearing a military style vest would still raise a red flag. He's more armed than the police.

wtf does "military style vest" mean? Stop parroting crap from the local news.

Also, so what if he's more armed than the police? Again, in America we are allowed to be more armed than the police. FFS, just go turn your crap in at the next buyback.

[The Gleam]

This is very true. If CA were a more gun friendly state and I could CCW, it probably wouldn't bother me so much. However, a guy wearing a military style vest would still raise a red flag. He's more armed than the police.

Hey, just by chance; have you ever bought an AK parts kit, attended an AK build party, then posted a mushy diatribe about your personal feelings and how icky you felt about the whole matter on the "Mother Jones" website??

Just wondering...

[NoSpam]

It appears you are that little boy on Calguns with his fingers in his ears and screeching an Anti-2nd Amendment bent.

It's ironic that you don't have the balls to practice your 2nd Amendment rights like the guy in the vid, but commend him for doing so.

[NoSpam]

Me thinks we have a Feinstein lover here, wanna come confiscate my weapons while you're at it too?

sure, whatcha got?

[The Gleam]

It's ironic that you don't have the balls to practice your 2nd Amendment rights like the guy in the vid, but commend him for doing so.

It's not "ironic" - it's called honesty. That is something for which you clearly have little knowledge. I've expressed my "balls" in my lifetime, enough times, in more ways than you will ever know or understand.

In my youth and younger years, I WAS the guy in that video - and did what he did; OUTSIDE OF A FEDERAL BUILDING MORE THAN 20 YEARS AGO in front of armed police officers.

Now? Not so much. It's time for others to do their part too.

Where are you?? Hiding. But good luck to you.

[NoSpam]

It's not "ironic" - it's called honesty. That is something you clearly something for which you have little knowledge. I've expressed my "balls" in my lifetime, enough times, in more ways than you will ever know or understand.

In my youth and younger years, I WAS the guy in that video - and did what he did; OUTSIDE OF A FEDERAL BUILDING MORE THAN 20 YEARS AGO in from of armed police officers.

Now? Not so much. It's time for others to do their part too.

Where are you?? Hiding. But good luck to you.

this explains a whole lot