Not all firearms enthusiasts are gun nuts; not all gun control proponents are gun grabbers (poll, terror)

[Corvette Ministries]

It's no wonder gun rights vs gun control advocacy is so contentious. What is your position on such labeling?

[Toyman at Jewel Lake]

What is a "gun nut"?

[No_Recess]

Property rights are absolute.

End of discussion.

[ohhwanderlust]

Both of the "some" options.

[ohhwanderlust]

Originally Posted by Toyman at Jewel Lake

What is a "gun nut"?

I'm guessing it's someone who really loves guns as a hobby, the type that meticulously collects, cares for, and displays them in the dining room, loves going hunting or to the range, knows the ins and outs of gun types/parts, etc.

[Chango]

Originally Posted by Toyman at Jewel Lake

What is a "gun nut"?

There is a test on the coasts, I hear...

First, put an old unloaded cheapo revolver on a table in front of the test subject.

#1 If the subject recoils in terror and horror, tears up and/or reflexively urinates on the spot, they are not a gun nut and may be considered "safe".

#2 If the subject says "meh" and mentions that Colt or S&W is better the subject is considered "high risk" and needs to be immediately taken into custody and sent to the reeducation camps.

#3 If the subject grabs the gun, checks to make sure it's unloaded himself and offers you $150 for it, they are a gun nut and should be humanely euthanized immediately.

#4 If at any time the subject says the word "Glock", "Sig", "HK", "concealed carry", "tac-light", "magazine", "RMR" or "SBR" the room must immediately be evacuated of personnel, sealed shut with the subject inside and the gas valves turned open.

[Corvette Ministries]

As this is written, about 73% of the poll responses are, Very few firearms enthusiasts are gun nuts, and Most gun control proponents are gun grabbers.

Who could have predicted.

[Absolom]

It's become near impossible to have thoughtful debate on things because the internet makes short gotcha quips and hyperbole the rule of debate.

[michiganmoon]

Shouldn't this have been a multiple vote poll as you of have two things going on with gun enthusiasts and gun control advocates?

[rigby06]

Originally Posted by ohhwanderlust

I'm guessing it's someone who really loves guns as a hobby, the type that meticulously collects, cares for, and displays them in the dining room, loves going hunting or to the range, knows the ins and outs of gun types/parts, etc.

Originally Posted by Chango

There is a test on the coasts, I hear...

First, put an old unloaded cheapo revolver on a table in front of the test subject.

#1 If the subject recoils in terror and horror, tears up and/or reflexively urinates on the spot, they are not a gun nut and may be considered "safe".

#2 If the subject says "meh" and mentions that Colt or S&W is better the subject is considered "high risk" and needs to be immediately taken into custody and sent to the reeducation camps.

#3 If the subject grabs the gun, checks to make sure it's unloaded himself and offers you $150 for it, they are a gun nut and should be humanely euthanized immediately.

#4 If at any time the subject says the word "Glock", "Sig", "HK", "concealed carry", "tac-light", "magazine", "RMR" or "SBR" the room must immediately be evacuated of personnel, sealed shut with the subject inside and the gas valves turned open.

I would say that anyone who performs a sexual act too a firearm, or performs a sexual act while thinking of a firearm is a Gun Nut, otherwise I would call them a collector.


I think some people take the word tactical a little to far, for the accessories they want to add to a gun. That only makes them gullible not crazy.