Just a pick me up, we need one sometimes

[1skrewsloose]

I had to look this up thinking about this islam bullshit, turns out out they better fear us more than we fear them.

Yes, American civilians possess significantly more firearms than all the armies of the world combined.

According to the Small Arms Survey, U.S. civilians own approximately 393 million firearms, whereas every military on Earth combined holds roughly 133 million small arms. This creates a ratio of nearly three to one, with American civilians owning about 46% of all civilian-owned firearms globally.

Makes me proud to be an American!!

[1skrewsloose]

I read something else about the military, parashrasing, we have x-number of soldiers, we only need x number of weapons. I think Pete Hegseth will have something to say about this matter. Where as a single private citizen may have 20 or more guns, eclipising military capabilities.

To those wishing to do harm to Americans, you got no chance in hell!!

[Chiefster23]

But I think the vast majority of Americans would not use those firearms to defend themselves. Just cower in fear or confusion expecting the cops, army, or someone else to come to their defense. Owning a gun and knowing how to use it are two different things. And knowing how to use it and having the balls and mindset to shoot someone are two vastly different things. I have very little faith in my fellow citizens. I think the 3% rule applies.

[Dwight]

I don't recall the % of Americans who rose up and defeated the then greatest army on the planet . . . ol King George's band of misfits.

But I do recall it was far lower than I ever thought . . . . something like 4 % of eligible males stood up and said NO to his ugly presence.

I have a hunch if we're here . . . we will probably wind up at about that same number . . . but that is still 4 % of 330 million . . . 165 M or so are women . . . so we're looking at maybe 30 M willing and able to pick up . . . pack up . . . move out . . . and give em hell.

I think we can do it . . . we played cowboys and indians once . . . worked out pretty well . . . cowboys and muslims should as well.

May God bless,
Dwight

[1skrewsloose]

I don't recall the % of Americans who rose up and defeated the then greatest army on the planet . . . ol King George's band of misfits.

But I do recall it was far lower than I ever thought . . . . something like 4 % of eligible males stood up and said NO to his ugly presence.

I have a hunch if we're here . . . we will probably wind up at about that same number . . . but that is still 4 % of 330 million . . . 165 M or so are women . . . so we're looking at maybe 30 M willing and able to pick up . . . pack up . . . move out . . . and give em hell.

I think we can do it . . . we played cowboys and indians once . . . worked out pretty well . . . cowboys and muslims should as well.

May God bless,
Dwight

I agree, I'm a baby boomer, probably a lot of us that think, well crap, I had a good life, bring it on!

[MoreAmmoOK]

I have firearms and am quite willing to use them when necessary.

[1skrewsloose]

Its funny when you hear news reports, he had a rifle and 20 rounds of ammo, plus a knife, he had an arsenal! Shit, we all got that much in our pockets everyday

[1skrewsloose]

Reminds me of seeing Ron White, he says we're from Texas, we have guns, and we know how to use them!

[1skrewsloose]

Its human nature, happens all the time, accident scene, folks just stand there and look until one person moves into help. Its why the military and law enforcement in general have people who can take control, direct the sheep what to do. Must be a human fault that so many don't want to be the "first" to do something, fear of ridicule or what I don't know. Lead, follow or get out of the way.

[Dwight]

If you watch animals . . . samo samo . . . something happens . . . the "herd" comes to see about it . . . only one will usually jump in . . . sometimes followed by others.

God made us that way . . . have to ask Him why

May God bless,
Dwight

[~MG~]

But I think the vast majority of Americans would not use those firearms to defend themselves. Just cower in fear or confusion expecting the cops, army, or someone else to come to their defense. Owning a gun and knowing how to use it are two different things. And knowing how to use it and having the balls and mindset to shoot someone are two vastly different things. I have very little faith in my fellow citizens. I think the 3% rule applies.

After being down here in Texas for 5 years now , it's strange to my mind to even ponder that thought.

[stevekozak]

But I think the vast majority of Americans would not use those firearms to defend themselves. Just cower in fear or confusion expecting the cops, army, or someone else to come to their defense. Owning a gun and knowing how to use it are two different things. And knowing how to use it and having the balls and mindset to shoot someone are two vastly different things. I have very little faith in my fellow citizens. I think the 3% rule applies.

I think the number is higher than you think. I think that most people are not cowards. I think that when people know it is the time, they will step up. It is knowing when the time is that is the crux.

[stevekozak]

I agree, I'm a baby boomer, probably a lot of us that think, well crap, I had a good life, bring it on!

That is my thought. I ain't got that long to live anyway. Might as well take as many of them as possible with me!

[T-Man 1066]

Yep, I like things the way they are. I can get pretty damn mean when I need to..

[Texas PO]

That is my thought. I ain't got that long to live anyway. Might as well take as many of them as possible with me!

That's my position. I have lived a long life and at 66 if your going to attempt to take what retirement time I have left on this planet then bring it mother fucker.

[MaterielGeneral]

As I have been saying for a while. We need to bring back the Knights Templar. An armed Christian group. Similiar to a militia but different. Just enough to make the Muslims think twice.

[~MG~]

67% of adults in Texas are Christian - and I assure you, we are all armed. Gov Abbott has begun the purge. :-)

[1skrewsloose]

I've read some post that say the mosques are being used as armories, should be looked into.

[Sasquatch]

As I have been saying for a while. We need to bring back the Knights Templar. An armed Christian group. Similiar to a militia but different. Just enough to make the Muslims think twice.