Bonny Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 I seriously hope that he will decide to let me skip those classes, because it's really but really boaring. I know you're fluent, and you meant boring right?
mormanman Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 LOL good one Bonny. Anyway I have a problem with gun laws like a lot of "wholesome" Americans. I want to buy a Ruger Mark II .22 cal pistol as my first gun. Its fairly cheap and .22 rounds a like super cheap. Anyway, I was talking to my mom about it and said I'll pay for it if you buy it b/c I'm not 21 (thats the law I hate) and she said no. She had no reason to say no. I asked why and she said why do you want it and I said b/c moma I want a gun I'm not a pussy. I didn't really say that but I thought it. She said well I'm sick of you guys always asking me for stuff blah blah blah. Thats it. If anyone has one and wants to sell to a minor (I raise my hand) you found one.
oskarchem Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 I know you're fluent, and you meant boring right? Ok, I have to say, I'm not the best in spelling, but still, they could make an effort to put me in a better class or just simply not waste my time sitting at my desk doing absolutely nothing, and getting bored... But that's life.
mormanman Posted September 27, 2008 Posted September 27, 2008 I know what you mean about the oppressive gun laws. Feel your pain and all. Really. But just be careful how you go about acquiring the Mark II. (BTW, a decent little gun, IMHO). This forum might not be the best way to go about it, although I don't have any suggestions myself other than to keep working on your mom. Good luck! Oh I love the Mark II. Its so much fun and cheap to shoot. Like 30 bucks for 500 rounds. Its a great first gun, IMHO.But yeah I found one for less that 200 bucks and she said NO. I was pissed.
Mumbles Posted September 27, 2008 Posted September 27, 2008 My truck's alternator may have just took a shit. It does appear to be quite unfunctional. I thought it was the battery at first, so I am out $80 from that to begin with. On the very little plus side, I get to annex my mom's car for a pyro shoot tomorrow. Much nicer, and much better on the gas mileage.
Yankie Posted September 27, 2008 Posted September 27, 2008 Ok, I have to say, I'm not the best in spelling, but still, they could make an effort to put me in a better class or just simply not waste my time sitting at my desk doing absolutely nothing, and getting bored... But that's life. Well your english grammar and spelling is pretty darn good. I know aussies who have lived here for all their life and cant spell or use proper grammar any where near as good as you can.I hope your principal realises this.
Swede Posted September 27, 2008 Posted September 27, 2008 The Ruger is a good little .22. http://www.5bears.com/nfa/ruger04.jpg Mormanman, if your Mom won't help, all I'll say is USE EXTREME CAUTION in acquiring a pistol. If you get someone to buy you one FOR you, it is known as a "straw man" purchase and it'll get you into some seriously deep trouble... as in, you will be a felon and never be able to own a firearm. Be patient. My folks wouldn't help me, so I had to wait. When you're 18, you can buy a rifle or shotgun. One way your Mom might help you... show her THIS picture: http://www.slingpoint.com/resources/Slingpoint_dpms_Mark%2012_ar15_m4.jpg And say, "Mom, I'd much rather have the little Ruger pistol. If that's no good, I'll just have to go buy this puppy when I'm 18." She just might change her mind.
oskarchem Posted September 27, 2008 Posted September 27, 2008 Humm... Swede, I have a serious doubt about showing that picture to his mom, mine wouldn't really care if I get myself a bazooka when I'm 18... But this varies form mother to mother
Richtee Posted September 27, 2008 Posted September 27, 2008 (edited) And say, "Mom, I'd much rather have the little Ruger pistol. If that's no good, I'll just have to go buy this puppy when I'm 18." She just might change her mind. LOL sage advice! I had a Ruger BTW. Stainless 8" .22. Sweet firearm. Fun as all get-out to shoot, and cheap on the ammo :{) On edit...wait..was that a silencer??? Oof-da..that alone will bring a conviction. Edited September 27, 2008 by Richtee
mormanman Posted September 27, 2008 Posted September 27, 2008 Swede is that an AR? Looks like it. Those are fun with the .223's and Xetap I'll try that. Or I could find a picture and a video of a .50 BMG and then find a picture .50 AE and say I'm buying the BMG at 18 and the AE at 21 unless you let me buy the Mark II now. LOL.
Swede Posted September 27, 2008 Posted September 27, 2008 Haha! That's what's so odd about the laws. You can buy incredibly powerful combat weapons (long arms) when you are 18. But a .22 target pistol? Oh Lord no, that evil device is only obtainable by mature people of 21!! Richtee - Silencers are legal in most States. You just have to jump through a few hoops first. Some parents "get it" and some don't and never will, like mine. Do you have any adult relatives who target shoot? That would be another good way. Go to the range, have some fun, bring back the paper targets with the little holes, and say "We had a good time today. Check out my groups..." etc and make it seem like the innocent fun that it is.
flying fish Posted September 28, 2008 Posted September 28, 2008 (edited) Last night I was woken at 3 or 4 in the morning by someone shooting fireworks... (which wouldn't have been a problem if I didn't have a 6:30 AM final the next morning - and yes, I think my university has a patent on the saturday morning final!) I looked out my window and it's just some guy shooting shells just beyond our "campus village" gated community. Then he runs away...fast...like perhaps the cops saw him! Serves him right if he got his ass busted. Probably just another Flintoid ( http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=flintoid ) signalling for crack or something... Edited September 28, 2008 by flying fish
Richtee Posted September 28, 2008 Posted September 28, 2008 Last night I was woken at 3 or 4 in the morning by someone shooting fireworks... (which wouldn't have been a problem if I didn't have a 6:30 AM final the next morning - and yes, I think my university has a patent on the saturday morning final!) I looked out my window and it's just some guy shooting shells just beyond our "campus village" gated community. Then he runs away...fast...like perhaps the cops saw him! Serves him right if he got his ass busted. Probably just another Flintoid ( http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=flintoid ) signalling for crack or something... "Person who lives in flint michigan. Adept at stealing stuff from you car and spray painting stuff on your house." "You car"? Given the lack of grammar and capitalization, perhaps a Flintoid wrote this? Besides if you were here you'd have had no peace either. Several whistle test shells somehow fell up this eve :{)
mormanman Posted September 28, 2008 Posted September 28, 2008 I'm a little pissed b/c man three fucking cops were outside my house for God know what and damn to I hate cops.
Gunzway Posted September 28, 2008 Posted September 28, 2008 Gah, for the past three days I wanted to set off this junk mine which has been laying around my workshop. But for the first two days the wind was too strong and I didn't want flying stars in the my next door neighbor's backyard as this has happened before. And tonight I was going out to fire it, the wind was a small breeze, nothing which can alter the mine, it was slightly raining, but I like some rain when I fire things to avoid potential fires. I get out there with the camera and some audience. Oh, that's great, a fisherman which has been here since 7am is still here. Wow, this guy is damn determined to catch something. Audience: "Ah who cares, just fire it".But knowing that if something did go wrong, and he was somewhat involved with it. I would be in serious trouble. So off I walked back to the house with the disappointed audience following. Ten minutes later. I go outside to see if he is gone. Oh great, my badl uck the wind has picked up and now it would send the stars two houses over. It is also raining pretty heavily. I go outside and go down to my test site. No sign of fisherman. "Oh great, some luck" rushes through my head. Then I turn to look down the river bank and see him fishing 15m down... I seem to have bad luck when it comes to firing things. On days when I am inside and making stars etc. Great weather.On otherdays when I got some finished devices.Shitty weather, more of an inside night to do things. Ah well, I'll keep checking for the fisherman and the wind/rain for another few hours.
rocket Posted September 28, 2008 Posted September 28, 2008 (edited) If you were a couple more km north you would be right, there no wind and no rain here . I know what you mean though you go out side to fire something and the neighbor's are in the yard having a BBQ or something so you put it off. Edited September 28, 2008 by rocket
OneEyeCharlie Posted September 28, 2008 Posted September 28, 2008 (edited) I'm a little pissed b/c man three fucking cops were outside my house for God know what and damn to I hate cops. Man, you need to lighten up. You sound like a crystal meth dealer who's been sampling the product. While there are times when I too don't have the greatest affinity for "The Man", I also am personally acquainted with multiple local fuzz, several State boys, and one Fed. They're just regular guys that drink beer, pay their mortgages, and plan for retirement. Let's play pretend with a little hypothetical. Let's say that someone busted into your place and raped your mom while when you were gone. Would you hate the police then? No. You'd be screaming for every forensic specialist in the tri-county area, and want every cop out there working double shifts to find the vile, piece of shit who did such a heinous act. While most decent folk follow an internal moral compass, there is a substantial amount of scum out there who are only being held in check of their base desires because of the implied retribution of the law if they act on said desires. Without such constraint, we'd lapse into anarchy. What would stop myself or Swede from coming into your home and taking what we want? Nothing. Especially given your lack of firepower and our most assuredly... preponderance of it! I don't mind your venting. Have at it. Just try to avoid such broad ranging, blanket assertions. They really aren't becoming. Thus endeth the sermon Charlie Edited September 28, 2008 by OneEyeCharlie
Swede Posted September 28, 2008 Posted September 28, 2008 (edited) Well said, Charlie. I think the issue is almost always, "Why is this cop hassling me / writing me a ticket, when he could be busting crack dealers and such?" We tend to look at them as party poopers who spoil the fun. Sometimes they do, but it's not their fault, it's the fault of the legislators who put stupid laws on the books. Quiet suburbs are a good example. In a typical small (but upscale) town of 25,000 people, you might have a few burglaries, maybe one armed robbery a year, and once in a blue moon, a murder. So most of the time, the police act as traffic cops. They spend days cruising about, writing tickets, and making life difficult for motorists. But when one of those rare "really bad" things happen, they stop being traffic cops and worry more about catching the burglars or the wife-beaters. THOSE are the cops I like. In the meantime, we have to put up with the traffic laws. I stopped aggressively speeding a LONG time ago. It wasn't worth it. I still find myself 5 over more often than not, though. Edited September 28, 2008 by Swede
flying fish Posted September 28, 2008 Posted September 28, 2008 I'm thankful for the Flint PD around campus. They help fend off the 'toids so that I don't get my shit stolen (or get shot for that matter ). Meanwhile they only pull people over if they are going WAY over the speed limit....like more than 40 in a 25.
mormanman Posted September 28, 2008 Posted September 28, 2008 When I wrote that man I was wigging out b/c I just lit a small small test of a crackling star comp and I just don't want another ticket. Anyway. I don't like the legislatures who write the stupid laws. Did you know there is around 400 law that the FBI is suppose to keep up with and they can only keep up with like 200 or less? (Those are estimates but look it up I'm pretty close.) Congress or something made a law for the FBI to keep up with and its about changing the flight plans of birds. Ridiculous I think.I have a joke too.Whats the opposite of progress ssergnoc (its spelled backwards.)
Mumbles Posted September 28, 2008 Posted September 28, 2008 Are you sure you're not a meth dealer sampling the product? You seem pretty paranoid over nothing.
mormanman Posted September 29, 2008 Posted September 29, 2008 I'm under aged and make what some consider b%#bs. So was a little paranoid.
Mumbles Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 Look on the bright side. If you get caught you'll most definately be charged as an adult so the age no longer makes a difference.
Richtee Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 Look on the bright side. If you get caught you'll most definately be charged as an adult so the age no longer makes a difference. Heh... "Always look on the bright side of life.."
qwezxc12 Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 Heh... "Always look on the bright side of life.."http://angelingo.usc.edu/vol03issue01/culture/graphics/g_joke1.jpg Graham Chapman & Eric Idle!
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