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Hoyt

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68. LMAO. Apparently those two guys were asked to leave or just got out of there because there is not

Wed Jun 22, 2016, 10:04 AM

Jun 2016

another ethnic group represented on that entire page other than white wingers including the "friends of the NRA" promotions and all the GOP supporter signs. That's what guns in America represent.

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What would happen if people protested outside of gun stores? [View all] Orrex Jun 2016 OP

I don't even stand at peace vigils anymore. peace13 Jun 2016 #1

Considering Lurker Deluxe Jun 2016 #2

And Bill Clinton put over half of them out of business! scscholar Jun 2016 #5

Yet I temporarily live in Houston and see one every 4 blocks. Exilednight Jun 2016 #69

people have tried protesting in front of gun shows before, they get mocked or ignored Amishman Jun 2016 #3

The protests I've seen typically had numbers in single digits. Just reading posts Jun 2016 #4

Probably inspire potential customers to spend even more on guns and ammo. nt jmg257 Jun 2016 #6

Gun buyers would laugh at you as they walked in. hack89 Jun 2016 #7

There were a few protesters outside a gun store TeddyR Jun 2016 #8

Looked up Dennis Pratte's gun store opening. EXACTLY AS EXPECTED, nothing but white folks Hoyt Jun 2016 #28

"(N)othing but white folks" IOW, just like your photo collection. friendly_iconoclast Jun 2016 #43

And the problem with a bunch of "white folks" buying guns is....what, exactly? Just reading posts Jun 2016 #47

Racists arming up, the way it's always been with gunners, especially toters. Hoyt Jun 2016 #51

The people buying guns in that WaPo story are racists? Really? Could you document that, please? Just reading posts Jun 2016 #54

Plenty of evidence, known a lot of gunners. Go to any gun store, gun show or range and Hoyt Jun 2016 #56

I go to guns stores, gun shows, and ranges all the time. If the people there are racists, Just reading posts Jun 2016 #57

If they are arming up, the majority will be racists. Hoyt Jun 2016 #58

That is a completly unsupported assertion. Just reading posts Jun 2016 #60

Do you have any evidence all those white folks at gun stores/shows Hoyt Jun 2016 #61

You made the assertion, not me. It's up to you to support it. Just reading posts Jun 2016 #63

All gun owners are racists to Hoyt. nt hack89 Jun 2016 #72

Congrats on making it through a gun post... TipTok Jun 2016 #65

I think the "compensating" part is just a given, even gun marketers exploit it successfully. Hoyt Jun 2016 #66

Gosh... demographic marketing... TipTok Jun 2016 #75

Wouldn't a Fleshlight be way more comfortable? Jerry442 Jun 2016 #78

You didn't do much "looking up" TeddyR Jun 2016 #67

LMAO. Apparently those two guys were asked to leave or just got out of there because there is not Hoyt Jun 2016 #68

Got it TeddyR Jun 2016 #70

Not been proven wrong. That gun store, like most, caters to white wingers, GOPers and NRA yahoos. Hoyt Jun 2016 #71

It will come to that and be widely practiced. Enablers of terrorism will fall. nt onehandle Jun 2016 #9

When are you going to start? former9thward Jun 2016 #31

Well, I have to say that the answers so far have been disappointing... Orrex Jun 2016 #10

Support for gun control is frequently described as "a mile wide and a foot deep". Just reading posts Jun 2016 #14

I'm in. Good idea. n/t leeroysphitz Jun 2016 #11

Women going into clinics are unarmed and not at their best. REP Jun 2016 #12

Stalking and threatening are against the law maxsolomon Jun 2016 #13

Would that include proposing to "snuff someone out"? friendly_iconoclast Jun 2016 #15

the OP didn't propose that maxsolomon Jun 2016 #17

Bills didn't save Dr Tiller REP Jun 2016 #19

Using antiabortnoid strategies was specifically mentioned REP Jun 2016 #18

Blocking sidewalks is. Straw Man Jun 2016 #21

abortion is legal too. or it was. maxsolomon Jun 2016 #73

As it should be. Straw Man Jun 2016 #74

Protests at the NRA convention couldn't even gather more than a few dozen people Lee-Lee Jun 2016 #16

An honest look at the tactic of gun store demos must include... Eleanors38 Jun 2016 #20

Such protests would likely be largely ignored by patrons... Marengo Jun 2016 #22

What exactly would you be protesting? aikoaiko Jun 2016 #23

Protesting gun profiteers playing to white wingers' fears. Not much different than protesting Exon, Hoyt Jun 2016 #29

Doesn't seem to be a good idea. deaniac21 Jun 2016 #24

It would probably increase their sales Lurks Often Jun 2016 #25

You'd get yelled at by the white wingers that are the vast majority of gun nuts. Screw em. Hoyt Jun 2016 #26

I would shudder to think. Crunchy Frog Jun 2016 #27

You'd get laughed at. Kang Colby Jun 2016 #30

speaking of which, good thing all those crazy, delusional civil rights protestors decided Gabi Hayes Jun 2016 #32

Apples and oranges. Kang Colby Jun 2016 #33

except for the life thingy. and maybe the liberty and pursuit of happiness. kinda Gabi Hayes Jun 2016 #35

That's a rude response. Kang Colby Jun 2016 #36

I apologize for that, but you do see the logical inconsistency between your statement and the Gabi Hayes Jun 2016 #40

Rigth to life is the reason I'm a 2A progressive. ileus Jun 2016 #38

+1 Just reading posts Jun 2016 #46

how is someone lancer78 Jun 2016 #39

nice try. take that argument somewhere else Gabi Hayes Jun 2016 #41

Nothing.....parking would be a hassle at some LGS ileus Jun 2016 #34

Might get shot liberal N proud Jun 2016 #37

You have to start somewhere. I'm all for this postatomic Jun 2016 #42

Slim Pickins here DustyJoe Jun 2016 #44

Taking the tiny penis show on the road? Cool. Show 'em pics of little dicks then send them inside... cherokeeprogressive Jun 2016 #45

Those are all great ideas. Orrex Jun 2016 #48

All I have to do to get the little dick imagery is close my eyes... cherokeeprogressive Jun 2016 #49

Hey, you don't have to explain your obsessions to me. Orrex Jun 2016 #50

Oh. Damn. I thought that's what this thread was about. My bad. cherokeeprogressive Jun 2016 #52

They'd get shot by some loony gun supporter kimbutgar Jun 2016 #53

Since there have already been plenty of protests outside gun stores, you shouldn't have any trouble Just reading posts Jun 2016 #55

Protest? Nah, mostly too lazy and cheap to bother DonP Jun 2016 #59

I would estimate that those who dedicate significant time and money to gun rights outnumber Just reading posts Jun 2016 #62

Higher sales for the gun shop... TipTok Jun 2016 #64

Eventually, a protester would get shot. bluedigger Jun 2016 #76

I think that you're correct, except... Orrex Jun 2016 #77

Depending on the location, it might happen the first day. bluedigger Jun 2016 #79