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avb3 · 02-10-2014, 10:09

Just a quick note from your friendly "observers" (otherwise known as moderators).

We are pretty impressed that a gun thread has lasted this long without it going into the ditch and having to be closed. So, on that note, let's keep it that way. The thread is, however, starting to drift away from any cruising discussion. The best way to keep it open is to steer it back to the topic, and keep the discussion civil.

Thanks to all the members who have done that to this point. Your a great group.

**atoll** · 02-10-2014, 10:18

even our kids nanny likes having a gun or two about her person when onboard

**sneuman** · 06-10-2014, 05:03

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Originally Posted by Phantoms

Can you show me where the Constitution grants me that Right?

You can't because it's worded as we already have that right. It just recognizes and guarantees it. If I was born with that Right then the only outcome for me is that God granted me that right.

God, your Creator or whoever else you attribute yourself too granted you and everyone else that right too. Over the years, many have had that Right infringed upon from those over them. Even the USA which recognizes and guarantees it and even goes so far as to say "shall not be infringed" has infringed upon it. The doesn't change the fact that we were born with it. People (some more than others) have just allowed it to be infringed upon.

You just tell 'em that when the time comes and I'm sure those nice customs people will immediately recognize that you're right and the laws of their nation are wrong.

sailorboy1 · 06-10-2014, 05:50

I stopped reading the thread a while ago, but did we ever find out what is planned to be hunted during various cruising stops?

Coxswain · 06-10-2014, 06:14

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Originally Posted by atoll

even our kids nanny likes having a gun or two about her person when onboard

hahaha, brilliant!

Amapola · 06-10-2014, 06:24

We carry a weapon on board and declare it when we enter a foreign country.

Coxswain · 06-10-2014, 06:34

I actually find it nice to team up with other boats (usually American's) who have weapons, let them have the hassles of declaring them etc.
Nice to know they are within a few miles, also nice to know they are not on my boat.

chris95040 · 06-10-2014, 07:02

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Originally Posted by Phantoms

God gave me that right, not the USA. They just recognized and guaranteed it.

... It's hard to have a rational debate when those willing to take your guns are so irrational.....

It's hard to have a rational debate when people start talking about their imaginary friend in the sky.

ontherocks83 · 06-10-2014, 07:06

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Originally Posted by chris95040

It's hard to have a rational debate when people start talking about their imaginary friend in the sky.

and now the thread is going to spiral out of control and get closed

chris95040 · 06-10-2014, 07:10

Oops- then I retract! Thought it was a fair point. If you can enlist your sky ghost, probably the one who said 'thou shalt not kill', in defense of gun ownership, I'm pretty sure rationality has left the conversation.