"Americans who carry a firearm are often viewed as rough, gruff, middle-aged men with over-developed trigger fingers. [more inside]
posted by dubold on Aug 2, 2011 - 269 comments

Michael was born without arms, yet he has managed to learn how to load and shoot a 1911 pistol. (SLYT)
posted by gman on Nov 19, 2010 - 27 comments

Worried about your expensive camera gear (or other stuff I suppose...) getting lost by the airline? Be sure to pack a pistol.
posted by blaneyphoto on Sep 23, 2006 - 28 comments

"Pistol fires accidentally at reception for Georgia's Rep. Bob Barr" someone hands a loaded handgun to a u.s representative -- and nra member -- and it accidentally discharges. how they are going to spin this in can only imagine.
posted by dolface on Aug 7, 2002 - 28 comments