View Poll Results: What is your opinion of personal cosmetic touches on a defensive weapon?

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  • They will get you lynched in court - don't do it

    40 10.90%
  • They may add weight to the prosecution depending on the circumstances

    158 43.05%
  • Doubtful they would have any significance in court, but fellow enthusiast may ridicule them

    67 18.26%
  • It won't make any difference either way - do what you want

    102 27.79%
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Thread: The liability of graphics, engravings, and other personal cosmetic touches

  1. #101
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    Quote Originally Posted by AFshirt View Post
    For the love of all that is good and holy if I have to die then I accept it but please, not by a hello kitty styled rifle.
    How about a Hello Kitty rifle with a guy holding it one handed in full gansta' style ?

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    In a climate where every action of gun use, even for self defense, is easily and publicly scrutinize, it may be prudent to keep personalized slogans off your weapon....just my opinion though. To some extent, you're free to do what you want when it comes to personalizing your prized possession.

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    So how many here have some pretty offensive tattoo's? Do you think the DA might try and use your body art against you? Might try an paint you as a racist for some of it? Or a gang member/biker? Or ex con? Maybe we need not to worry about stupid shit! Maybe we should work to get stand your ground laws passed in the other 20 states that don't have it ! Then if your involved in a good shoot you don't have to ever worry about getting into a court room! Cause when applied correctly you don't go to court!
    Last edited by GunnutAF; 07-24-13 at 19:28.

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    Last edited by DTakas; 01-03-19 at 11:09.

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    I agree. There are too many "Tier 1 operators" in the gun community that are giving actual enthusiasts a bad name. Having a shitty attitude, not respecting the current political climate, and just all around irresponsibility concerning the shit they slap on their guns it's obnoxious.

    Quote Originally Posted by hypeRR600 View Post
    In a climate where every action of gun use, even for self defense, is easily and publicly scrutinize, it may be prudent to keep personalized slogans off your weapon....just my opinion though. To some extent, you're free to do what you want when it comes to personalizing your prized possession.
    98% Sarcastic. 100% Overthinking things and making up reasons for buying a new firearm.

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    RE: Liability of graphics on your weapon

    I don't have any at all on my weapons, however I have though about getting a dust cover with the American flag since I've served in the Military. Wonder what wise Prosecutor and Juror that would PO?? You never know in todays climate.

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    You'd probably get framed as a tea party member and have your taxes raised......

    Quote Originally Posted by traindriver View Post
    I don't have any at all on my weapons, however I have though about getting a dust cover with the American flag since I've served in the Military. Wonder what wise Prosecutor and Juror that would PO?? You never know in todays climate.
    98% Sarcastic. 100% Overthinking things and making up reasons for buying a new firearm.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GunnutAF View Post
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    So how many here have some pretty offensive tattoo's? Do you think the DA might try and use your body art against you? Might try an paint you as a racist for some of it? Or a gang member/biker? Or ex con? Maybe we need not to worry about stupid shit! Maybe we should work to get stand your ground laws passed in th other 20 states that don't have it ! Then if your involved in a good shoot you don't have to ever worry about getting into a court room! Cause when applied correctly you don't go to court!
    Great point. All we need to do is get such laws passed, just like in Florida. That way we'll never have to worry about being dragged into court when we defend ourselves.

    Oh...wait.

    "Worrying about something" and considering possible consequences aren't the same thing. Want to get "Infidel" and "Justice" tattooed on your forearms? Go for it. Just do so knowing that in the highly unlikely event you're forced to shoot an attacker who happens to be Muslim you're going to have some 'splainin' to do.

    I'll agree than getting wrapped around the axle over cosmetic gun modifications, tattoos, or modes of dress is a little silly given the very long odds that such things will ever come into play.

    Nevertheless, I prefer to go through life without broadcasting my ideological views to the world. Others are free to do as they choose.

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    The best points made in this thread so far.

    Quote Originally Posted by Frailer View Post
    Great point. All we need to do is get such laws passed, just like in Florida. That way we'll never have to worry about being dragged into court when we defend ourselves.

    Oh...wait.

    "Worrying about something" and considering possible consequences aren't the same thing. Want to get "Infidel" and "Justice" tattooed on your forearms? Go for it. Just do so knowing that in the highly unlikely event you're forced to shoot an attacker who happens to be Muslim you're going to have some 'splainin' to do.

    I'll agree than getting wrapped around the axle over cosmetic gun modifications, tattoos, or modes of dress is a little silly given the very long odds that such things will ever come into play.

    Nevertheless, I prefer to go through life without broadcasting my ideological views to the world. Others are free to do as they choose.
    98% Sarcastic. 100% Overthinking things and making up reasons for buying a new firearm.

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    It depends on what it is. If it's a racial slur or some vulgar slang then it might be used in character assassination. On the other hand something patriotic might be OK.

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