So my wifes friend won't come to our house - The Firearms Forum

Helix_FR · 01-22-2010, 12:54 PM

My wife has several friends that she runs with and they all have kids about the same age as ours. They also get together for playdates at each others house. Whenever the meeting place is our house one gal never shows up. We later found out though others, is because shes afraid to come over because she knows what I do part time and we have guns in the house. Well yeah, but its not like we sit down for dinner and I have to move my 586 out of the way so I can put my plate down or "have a seat, just push the shot gun off to the side to make room". Do anti gunners think that guns have fingers, can unlock safes and migrate on there own from room to room occasionally taking a nap on the sofa? One gal defended me and told her that you would never even know that they own guns or work on them. Its probably the safest house you'd ever be in.
Dang woman, give a guy some credit. I guess she never knew that whenever i talk to her in public that I'm pack'n.

pinecone70 · 01-22-2010, 01:00 PM

I'm sorry, but this made me laugh a lot. Women are kind of kooky......

AngelDeville · 01-22-2010, 01:08 PM

Is she hot?

LurpyGeek · 01-22-2010, 01:22 PM

Try not to be offended or give the impression that you think she is a fool (no matter how you feel about what she thinks). Just be open, straightforward and common sense. Ask her what you could do to make her feel more comfortable. I'm not saying you should do whatever she says, but it will give you more insight into her concerns and tell her that you are open to discussion and reasonable. I know it sounds crazy, but... after some preparation, invite her to go shooting with you.

Some people have no exposure to firearms apart from movies, TV and the evening news. In each of those places, the only thing firearms are used for is killing people, good or bad. It's up to us to be an example to other people that normal, common sense civilians can and do legally and safely own guns.

artabr · 01-22-2010, 01:23 PM

Her loss.

I'd talk to her and try to clear up her misconceptions, and even invite her shooting, as Lurpy has suggested.
If she continues to be closed minded, oh well. I certainly wouldn't change anything to bend to her wishes.

Art

45nut · 01-22-2010, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by pinecone70

I'm sorry, but this made me laugh a lot. Women are kind of kooky......

Now that made me laugh pinecone.

Her loss is your gain. One less hoplophobe to deal with.

Explaination here; phrase coined by Jeff Cooper

mrkirker · 01-22-2010, 01:43 PM

Okay, let me run this again: Your wife's narrow-minded, 'fraidy-cat friend won't come to your house because you have guns under the roof. And this is a problem . . . . . . why?

HPNY! (Her Problem, Not Yours!)

pinecone70 · 01-22-2010, 01:45 PM

.....still laughing..............

Just One Shot · 01-22-2010, 01:50 PM

One less PMSer to deal with!

Helix_FR · 01-22-2010, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by AngelDeville

Is she hot?

Actually yes, she is.

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Originally Posted by LurpyGeek

Try not to be offended or give the impression that you think she is a fool (no matter how you feel about what she thinks). Just be open, straightforward and common sense. Ask her what you could do to make her feel more comfortable. I'm not saying you should do whatever she says, but it will give you more insight into her concerns and tell her that you are open to discussion and reasonable. I know it sounds crazy, but... after some preparation, invite her to go shooting with you.

Some people have no exposure to firearms apart from movies, TV and the evening news. In each of those places, the only thing firearms are used for is killing people, good or bad. It's up to us to be an example to other people that normal, common sense civilians can and do legally and safely own guns.

I wonder how she's going to feel when I tell her that her husband called me the other day about a revolver he wants to buy for home protection. I guess he better clear it with the general first.

This is good advice. I think she's really worries that her kids may find something or they may start talking about guns all the time. Maybe one day she'll realize that my 4 year old who is a know-it-all chatterbox never ever says anything about guns, doesn't even play with the toy ones, in fact when other kids play cops and robbers, mine will never ever point the make shift gun at anyone. Start em young I guess.

Helix_FR · 01-22-2010, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mrkirker

Okay, let me run this again: Your wife's narrow-minded, 'fraidy-cat friend won't come to your house because you have guns under the roof. And this is a problem . . . . . . why?

HPNY! (Her Problem, Not Yours!)

Not too mention 2 less kids to clean up after

jack404 · 01-22-2010, 02:01 PM

explain to her you are sorry for her narrow minded and frankly rude ways and that she need not worry if she has any troubles you will NOT come to her aid,

and that with that attitude its just asking for some low life criminal to come take advntage.

tell her thats from first hand experience from where they have gun control

cheers

jack

Double D · 01-22-2010, 02:01 PM

Give thanks to our great media for all of the positive coverage on firearms. I feel bad for people who grow up without gun contact or education. I would attempt to make her comfortable and possibly educate her a bit.

red14 · 01-22-2010, 02:11 PM

My Dad had guns and knives. I have no memories of him without either. I also remember, I was way more afraid of him, than wanting to touch one without his permission.

Explain to the woman that when she takes her kid in a car, she is exposing him to more danger than anything else possible. A bathtub is where most accidents happen in a home.

pinecone70 · 01-22-2010, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

Give thanks to our great media for all of the positive coverage on firearms.

Yeah, all those AK-47s........

bcj1755 · 01-22-2010, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by pinecone70

Yeah, all those AK-47s........

Eddie N · 01-22-2010, 03:19 PM

Isn't the one in the lower right a SUV?

TheGunClinger · 01-22-2010, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Eddie N

Isn't the one in the lower right a SUV?

No, it looks like an AK-47 to me.

pinecone70 · 01-22-2010, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGunClinger

No, it looks like an AK-47 to me.

...You work for the press, don't you?

Helix_FR · 01-22-2010, 03:31 PM

No its not a SUV. The SUV's are WMD's. Wrong list.

Eddie N · 01-22-2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Helix_FR

No its not a SUV. The SUV's are WMD's. Wrong list.

Oh!

Sorry.

Suwannee Tim · 01-22-2010, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Eddie N

Isn't the one in the lower right a SUV?

No, no Eddie, it's a Corvette, even more dangerous than an SUV.

Sandman · 01-22-2010, 03:38 PM

It is an SUV packing an AK-47. Both are evil.

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Originally Posted by Helix_FR

Do anti gunners think that guns have fingers, can unlock safes and migrate on there own from room to room occasionally taking a nap on the sofa?

Actually, yes, most anti-gunners do believe that because there has been a campaign by the liberal left and their pet mainstream media for thirty years hammering away at the public telling them that guns are inherently EVIL and dangerous all on their own. This campaign has worked very well with those people who are not often exposed to guns (unless they are being mugged) and are not familiar with them enough to understand that they are merely a tool and it is the hand that wields them that causes harm.

Eddie N · 01-22-2010, 03:39 PM

SUV= Slowly-driven Underused Vehicle

Terry_P · 01-22-2010, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by red14

My Dad had guns and knives. I have no memories of him without either. I also remember, I was way more afraid of him, than wanting to touch one without his permission.

My dad had firearms and the thought never occurred to me to touch them. They were off limits until I was old enough to handle in a responsible manner.

I wouldn't rat out her husband let him buy the revolver, if he is a wimp you may be able to get a good deal on it. If not then it should be an interesting few weeks.

01-22-2010, 12:54 PM	#1
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,624	So my wifes friend won't come to our house My wife has several friends that she runs with and they all have kids about the same age as ours. They also get together for playdates at each others house. Whenever the meeting place is our house one gal never shows up. We later found out though others, is because shes afraid to come over because she knows what I do part time and we have guns in the house. Well yeah, but its not like we sit down for dinner and I have to move my 586 out of the way so I can put my plate down or "have a seat, just push the shot gun off to the side to make room". Do anti gunners think that guns have fingers, can unlock safes and migrate on there own from room to room occasionally taking a nap on the sofa? One gal defended me and told her that you would never even know that they own guns or work on them. Its probably the safest house you'd ever be in. Dang woman, give a guy some credit. I guess she never knew that whenever i talk to her in public that I'm pack'n. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com -->

01-22-2010, 01:00 PM	#2
pinecone70 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Gal! Posts: 4,730	Re: So my wifes friend won't come to our house I'm sorry, but this made me laugh a lot. Women are kind of kooky...... __________________ _____________________________________________ "Miss Scarlet, in the library...with a revolver...."

01-22-2010, 01:08 PM	#3
AngelDeville Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ABQ Posts: 644	Re: So my wifes friend won't come to our house Is she hot? __________________ Why don't guns go off "accidentally" when people aren't around?

01-22-2010, 01:22 PM	#4
LurpyGeek Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UT Posts: 1,436	Re: So my wifes friend won't come to our house Try not to be offended or give the impression that you think she is a fool (no matter how you feel about what she thinks). Just be open, straightforward and common sense. Ask her what you could do to make her feel more comfortable. I'm not saying you should do whatever she says, but it will give you more insight into her concerns and tell her that you are open to discussion and reasonable. I know it sounds crazy, but... after some preparation, invite her to go shooting with you. Some people have no exposure to firearms apart from movies, TV and the evening news. In each of those places, the only thing firearms are used for is killing people, good or bad. It's up to us to be an example to other people that normal, common sense civilians can and do legally and safely own guns. __________________ Knowing is half the battle... Of course, the other half is violence.

01-22-2010, 01:23 PM	#5
artabr Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Iberia, Louisiana Contributor Posts: 7,859	Re: So my wifes friend won't come to our house Her loss. I'd talk to her and try to clear up her misconceptions, and even invite her shooting, as Lurpy has suggested. If she continues to be closed minded, oh well. I certainly wouldn't change anything to bend to her wishes. Art __________________ God and the soldier we like adore, In times of trouble, not before. When troubles ended and all things righted, God is forgotten and the soldier is slighted. Francis Quarles 1592 - 1644 __________________ When asked for my race, I answer CauCajun. Hope is not a plan, and not all change is good. The resistance is here; the resistance is now. RESIST! These hands are neither cold nor are they dead!! Last edited by artabr; 01-22-2010 at 01:30 PM..

01-22-2010, 01:43 PM	#7
mrkirker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,067	Re: So my wifes friend won't come to our house Okay, let me run this again: Your wife's narrow-minded, 'fraidy-cat friend won't come to your house because you have guns under the roof. And this is a problem . . . . . . why? HPNY! (Her Problem, Not Yours!) __________________ *I don't know if dogs have a heaven, but there will be dogs in mine.*

01-22-2010, 01:45 PM	#8
pinecone70 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Gal! Posts: 4,730	Re: So my wifes friend won't come to our house .....still laughing.............. __________________ _____________________________________________ "Miss Scarlet, in the library...with a revolver...."

01-22-2010, 01:50 PM	#9
Just One Shot V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 432	Re: So my wifes friend won't come to our house One less PMSer to deal with!

01-22-2010, 02:01 PM	#12
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: So my wifes friend won't come to our house explain to her you are sorry for her narrow minded and frankly rude ways and that she need not worry if she has any troubles you will NOT come to her aid, and that with that attitude its just asking for some low life criminal to come take advntage. tell her thats from first hand experience from where they have gun control cheers jack

01-22-2010, 02:01 PM	#13
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,085	Re: So my wifes friend won't come to our house Give thanks to our great media for all of the positive coverage on firearms. I feel bad for people who grow up without gun contact or education. I would attempt to make her comfortable and possibly educate her a bit. __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

01-22-2010, 02:11 PM	#14
red14 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N FLA Posts: 3,914	Re: So my wifes friend won't come to our house My Dad had guns and knives. I have no memories of him without either. I also remember, I was way more afraid of him, than wanting to touch one without his permission. Explain to the woman that when she takes her kid in a car, she is exposing him to more danger than anything else possible. A bathtub is where most accidents happen in a home. __________________ I never argue, I state my opinion, and support my position.

01-22-2010, 03:19 PM	#17
Eddie N Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Colorado Contributor Posts: 1,192	Re: So my wifes friend won't come to our house Isn't the one in the lower right a SUV?

01-22-2010, 03:31 PM	#20
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,624	Re: So my wifes friend won't come to our house No its not a SUV. The SUV's are WMD's. Wrong list. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

01-22-2010, 03:39 PM	#24
Eddie N Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Colorado Contributor Posts: 1,192	Re: So my wifes friend won't come to our house SUV= Slowly-driven Underused Vehicle