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My Grips could land me in prison?
- Thread starter Landose_theghost
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I repeat that needs to be repeated. As evil as Hilter was, he was incredibly smart.
phred
Regular Member
Oh, I completely agree on both counts. It's just that in just a few days, it was applied twice - on "opposite fronts"
the song dates me (hints: PPM, Flowers)
scm54449
Opt-Out Members
He isn't quite a decade older than you Phred, but Robert Allen Zimmerman will be glad to hear you still remember.... : - D
And I will continue to use it. I'm sure more and more people will eventually wake up to the lies they've been told by the left. Why will I do this? Because I know this forum is read by more than just members. It is read by the police, media, curious people, and enemies.
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hardballer
Regular Member
This is the very reason I only own and carry Airsoft plastic guns with orange barrels that shoot plastic bee-bees. I realize that I might put an eye out with them but hey, life is full of risk...
Shotgun
Wisconsin Carry, Inc.
DA's prosecute, judges and juries convict. I'm skeptical that your choice of decoration would make a difference. Pretty flimsy case compared to the really important issues that would be examined at a trial.
But, if you guys are worried, I recommend putting some Hello Kitty decorations on your guns, or maybe the images of Gandhi and Mother Teresa.
Better yet, a picture of the county district attorney!
I was thinking the same thing. Some Hippy flowers, peace signs, Democratic Party stickers etc.
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Shotgun
Wisconsin Carry, Inc.
Do you really want to carry a gun with THOSE things on them? Have to admit, it would confuse the hell out of people. Might strengthen your insanity defense also!
MKEgal
Regular Member
Shotgun said:
Much as I hate pink, I'd be willing to fire or even own one of those Kalashnikitty rifles.
I've even thought about finding a Hello Kalashnikitty T-shirt.
oak1971
Regular Member
Swap out the Punisher grips for some Coexist grips?
oak1971
Regular Member
Nutczak
Regular Member
Seriously guys? Maybe we should all get pink guns with the "Hello Kitty" decals on them?
(I am sure someone will post a pic of the Hello Kitty AR-15 now)
Carried by 6? or Judged by 12?
I'll take my chances with a jury if I am ever forced to unholster my firearm in defense of myself or loved ones.
What do you think, am I in worse shape in the juries eyes with my stainless .357, or my O-D & BLK XDm?
(I am sure someone will post a pic of the Hello Kitty AR-15 now)
Carried by 6? or Judged by 12?
I'll take my chances with a jury if I am ever forced to unholster my firearm in defense of myself or loved ones.
What do you think, am I in worse shape in the juries eyes with my stainless .357, or my O-D & BLK XDm?
phred
Regular Member
And we could sit around and sing songs like...
"Where Have All the Flowers Gone" (Pete Seeger ),
"Blowin' in the Wind",
and of course, "The Times They Are a Changin"_ "(Bob Dylan)
for surely these Times, they are a changin'!
Krusty
Regular Member
I don't really think that a court is going to condemn on a grip inlay. But if you really like the "Punisher" movies, just wear a "Punisher" T-shirt.
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Brass Magnet
Founder's Club Member
Although I tend to agree that perception may become important if the worst were to happen, I also believe a well prepared (by his/her lawyer) defendant put on the stand in defense of himself may turn it around on the prosecutor. For instance: I have all kinds of "modified" firearms; I'd call them custom though. If I was in fear for my life I'd grab whatever was closest to defend myself. If that happened to be a 300WSM AR-10 or a bone stock USPc then so be it. The prosecutor could try to make a big deal of it but would end up looking like a donkey and my "fear for my life" would be all the more relevant if I didn't bother to think about what perception my self defense choice had with a jury.
For your example of the punisher grips I believe that all a good lawyer would have to do is put up slides of all the gun modificatons (some bordering on the insane) that people have done. I've seen an AR-15 set up to flip burgers (as a joke) with spatula's attached to the 4 rail hand gaurd. One could argue that a modified firearm is a personal expression as is a bumper sticker or specific wheels and tires on a car.
I kind of like the idea of the "coexist" sticker or peace sign on the grips. I'd like to see them try to twist that one around.
Anyway, just my .02
For your example of the punisher grips I believe that all a good lawyer would have to do is put up slides of all the gun modificatons (some bordering on the insane) that people have done. I've seen an AR-15 set up to flip burgers (as a joke) with spatula's attached to the 4 rail hand gaurd. One could argue that a modified firearm is a personal expression as is a bumper sticker or specific wheels and tires on a car.
I kind of like the idea of the "coexist" sticker or peace sign on the grips. I'd like to see them try to twist that one around.
Anyway, just my .02
Peacekeeper
Regular Member
A good defense lawyer would just counter the mean looking gun question with ...
lawyer: So mister defendant, why do you have such a mean looking gun?
defendant: I chose a mean looking gun with the hope that it would scare the criminal enough to just turn tail and run ... so that I would not have to use deadly force.
lawyer: So mister defendant, why do you have such a mean looking gun?
defendant: I chose a mean looking gun with the hope that it would scare the criminal enough to just turn tail and run ... so that I would not have to use deadly force.
Sonora Rebel
Regular Member
I really liked the Punisher 'ghost' grips... but even here in gun fantastic Arizona... such stuff could present a problem to a not-so gun friendly prosecutor (if it ever came to that). For that reason, I only carry factory fmj ball ammo (which the pistol was designed for) to further avoid any unpleasantries that might require an explanation to the unwashed masses in the jury box. My 1911 is as plain Jane basic as they come... grips are WWI era diamond cut oak.
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Springfielddx40
Guest
You use FMJ as a carry ammo? Are you trying to shoot the people behind your intended target also?
Vandil
Regular Member
Wonder what sort of extra time I would get for my circuit board grips.
DA "This man was obviously using his gun to hack the national defense network!"
DA "This man was obviously using his gun to hack the national defense network!"