Celebratory Gunfire. Every. Single. Year. (Raleigh: homes, neighborhood, home inspection)

[GVoR]

Originally Posted by poppydog

Definitely is a newer phenomenon. I don't know if it's newcomers bringing this "tradition" with them or if it's just a nationwide trend. I think the fireworks are a newer thing too.

I was recently reminded of the (electric) candles in the windows decorations that used to be really popular in NC. Don't see that much any more either. It's all blazing lights and synchronized music and what not. I like the lights (not so much the music), but celebrations change. Sometimes for the better and sometimes not.

We stayed tucked in safe and sound in our house.

Every window in our house is occupied by one on a smart switch. Didn't know they weren't a thing here.

[K4GPB]

Originally Posted by GVoR

Every window in our house is occupied by one on a smart switch. Didn't know they weren't a thing here.

Yep, all of mine come on off when I tell Alexa.

[m378]

Here's video of a shooting at Food Lion in Raleigh this afternoon.

FYI sorta graphic content:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC1IjgQatHs

[LordHelmit]

Originally Posted by m378

Here's video of a shooting at Food Lion in Raleigh this afternoon.

FYI sorta graphic content:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC1IjgQatHs

That...doesn't look like celebratory gunfire, which is what this topic was about. Delete this.

[poppydog]

Originally Posted by GVoR

Every window in our house is occupied by one on a smart switch. Didn't know they weren't a thing here.

I’m sure a few people still do them but it used to be the most popular type of Christmas lights. I don’t see them much any more. Wish ‘celebratory gunfire’ would stop trending too.

[GVoR]

Originally Posted by poppydog

I’m sure a few people still do them but it used to be the most popular type of Christmas lights. I don’t see them much any more. Wish ‘celebratory gunfire’ would stop trending too.

You and me both poppy.

[m378]

Looks like Raleigh got in on the action too:

https://www.wral.com/it-s-frightenin...fire/20061486/

[PureBoston]

Originally Posted by m378

Looks like Raleigh got in on the action too:

https://www.wral.com/it-s-frightenin...fire/20061486/

One really can't make this stuff up.

[twingles]

Originally Posted by poppydog

I was recently reminded of the (electric) candles in the windows decorations that used to be really popular in NC. .

I used to do the lights in the window but I switched to wreaths. The battery operated candles are great.

[luv4horses]

More people with guns are wanting occasions to show they have them. It means they are strong. Tough. Not to be messed with. Rightly or wrongly they are reacting to societal stresses.