Asians with Guns!

[Rhyyke]

Saw the Mexicans/Latinos with guns thread and was inspired by the interesting discussion there. I know from my PPT's that there's a good number of my Asian brothers (possibly sisters?) on Calguns!

Specifically I'm interested in your national/ethnic background, and what your community's stance on guns is. I'm Taiwanese-American, born in the US (Texas). Consider myself an American first, second and third.

To call my family "anti-gun" would be an understatement, I received a good thrashing from my dad for making "gun fingers" as a kid. Even today I keep it on the D-low with a lot of people around me, especially relatives. Taiwanese people all think guns = azn pride gangsta.

[Vin63]

I come from a family U.S. Army veterans - uncles who served with the 100th and 442nd RCT during WWII, my dad served in Korea - so firearms have always been part of my family. My initial NRA membership as a kid was paid for by my uncle who used to take me shooting with starting when I was 6 years old (I don't think my mom and dad had a choice since they both worked long hours and my uncle, who was an auto mechanic, picked me up after school, so I went with him to either work on hot rods or the shooting range).

[dk94044]

Civilians in China are not allowed to own any firearms, Japan also. My parents were totally anti-gun ("Gun only for soldier, cop and robbers"). I'm also 1st generation Taiwanese/Chinese, I don't think it is as uncommon as you think.

[Rhyyke]

Civilians in China are not allowed to own any firearms, Japan also. My parents were totally anti-gun ("Gun only for soldier, cop and robbers"). I'm also 1st generation Taiwanese/Chinese, I don't think it is as uncommon as you think.

What I've noticed is that with the older generation, they split into the venemently anti gun, and the "I can't believe this is legal" pro gun group.

[Stanze]

Born in Cavite City, Philippines, grew up in CA and pledge allegiance to those who support and defend the constitution of 'Merica. I'm a naturalized freedom loving U.S. Citizen and very lucky (Thanks to my hard working parents who immigrated to U.S. in early 70's) and grateful to be living IMO, the best country, state (other than the unconstitutional gun laws) and city in the world.

I've wanted to exercise my right to bear arms since I was a wee lad.

And, thus I shall.

[revilo012]

I was born in CA. My parents were born in the Philippines. My mom was against my first firearms purchase and my dad was enthusiastic. My wife born in the Philippines wasn't happy about my fondness to firearms but now she has been desynthesized to them. I think if gun laws in the Philippines were more like the USA's there would be more gun ownership in the Philippines. As it is I believe it's difficult for the average citizen to legally possess a firearm.

My opinion is that first generation Filipinos living in the US probably (1) have more Rolex watches than firearms and (2) real estate/houses... My dad and Uncles never purchased a firearm...

[revilo012]

I wouldn't say Filipino's are antigun...maybe they most believe possession isn't necessary...

[crazychinaman]

Asain shooters

First gen born in USA.American all the way then Chinese.Just look at my screen name.It says it all.

[subrvin]

Third generation ABC here, my dad had guns as well as my grandfather, they shot at the crows in the fields back in the day. I've been shooting since I was six but didn't get bit by the gun bug until a few years ago, since then I've filled two safes, might be working on a third!

[gsrious]

guns have always been a means of survival and protection in my family. Also a means of being able to provide food for the family for my grand parents.

nothing new here. unless you have a superultronlaserphasebursttacticalalienbusterghost suckerpimp gun.

[Albs]

Many asians don't invest into firearms until someone breaks into their house or a life threatening situation happens to them, by then I tell them you're lucky to be alive.

July 4 I came home with my first firearm SP2022, my mom asked me is that real, I told her does it look real? She picked it up then got a bamboo stick and I ran around the house in circles trying to avoiding the whip lash.

I applied for my CCW in December and I told my her a Sheriff will be doing a residency check, but my mom thought process was, "WHY THE **** ARE YOU HAVING THEM COME TO OUR HOUSE YOU ******."

My dad on the other hand, chill as a donkey, don't know whether if that's a compliment or insult to him..

Funny thing now I just recently built my AR and no reaction, either she doesn't care anymore or just saving the rage for later.

I don't think they'll fully understand, but that's okay, I don't expect them to.

[Gem1950]

I think it's just great. The more the merrier and the less attention paid to the cranky old "white" guys the better.

[rromeo]

I'm Taiwanese-American, born in the US (Texas).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkjA11Z2OfI

[GunDog]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkjA11Z2OfI

That guy is funny.

[deviljon]

Taiwanese-American here, can confirm parents are extremely anti-gun. Seriously think they'd have heart attacks if they ever saw my collection. It's weird though, 3 of my other Taiwanese-American friends' parents are super cool about them having guns. Oh well!