Would you date a guy who owns guns?

[Clyde_123]

Is a man owning a guns a turnoff?

Yes

No

[globetrotter22]

So hypothetical scenario. You are lying in bed at your new bfs place and someone breaks into your place. You call the cops but at best they will be there in 2 mins (more like 5).

An armed intruder is in your house and heading towards the room you are staying in. Would rather

A) call a social worker to talk to the intruder
B) hope your bf’s golf swing is faster than the intruders gun.
C) realize your boyfriend has common sense to own protection. He has own gun which might save both your lives.

But again if you are so anti gun you better date a real man who can throw shaving cream at an armed assailant.

[Prettygurl12]

Cop here - Yeah, heaven forbid you live in an apartment complex or a gated community. Codes/finding the right building add time too.

If a situation calls for a gun, I don't want to have to wait for one to show up lol

[Moose304]

I own several firearms. One of my prized possessions is a set of Wogdon duelling pistols just like the ones used in the Hamilton-Burr duel. These stay in my safe. I also have a replica of the.45 caliber Colt Model 1873 Single-Action revolver legend has that Wyatt Earp used when living in tombstone. Not all people that don't like having firearms are gun grabbers. Most are, but a few just don't like having them around. I respect that. You won't live with me though!

[globetrotter22]

@Prettygurl12 not everybody has the luxury of living in a gated community.

I own a gun (that’s locked in a biometric safe) because I rather have it and never have to use it vs. needing it and not having it.

I am all for RESPONSIBLE gun ownership. That doesn’t mean handing out guns like toys and Walmart. Full background checks should be enforced. However what drives me nuts about liberals is their gross ignorance about gun ownership and guns in general. They just parrot the same old crap that they hear from echo chambers all the time.

A gun is a tool. Very dangerous if misused. But even more dangerous if it falls into the wrong hands you are the one who is unarmed.

[Prettygurl12]

I'm saying that if you're in a gated community then that DELAYS police response because we also have to get through the gates lol

[globetrotter22]

@Prettygurl12 there are over 300,000 guns in the USA. People can now make guns with 3D printers.

If I could rub a magic lamp and ask a genie for a wish I would make every gun in this world disappear. But that’s not happening.

So you want gun control? Fine. But at first get educated on homicide statistics and realize that most gun murders are at the hands of criminals who don’t give a shit about gun laws.

If anything a woman should see a guy who is a responsible gun owner as a positive. Now if he owns a gun illegally that’s a different story. But trying putting context into your political debates vs. just mimicking what’s popular in so called liberal “think tanks”. Get educated.

[cookiecrusher]

Wouldn't date a woman who is anti gun

[jazmiine]

I think every guy wants to experience holding a gun once. Most of my relatives and even my brother and dad talks about it like how they talk about cars or motor bike.

Having a gun is okay as long as he is in the right age, knows and aware of how dangerous it is, even if they bought it secretly you know. Cause it's probably expensive and even illegal to own one as a civilian.

As long as they are sane. It should be okay. Personally I'm okay with it just as they are okay having a big mirror and cabinet full of girls stuff.

[Lolaaa53553373333]

It's not a problem unless I see that he's a maniac with it, like "hey let's scare my aunt by shooting the windows, there you try it". If he's responsible with it then I don't mind at all it's a good thing in a way

[WhatTheHeckkkk]

I would, I have, I am dating a guy who owns guns. And I also own a gun.

[harrison102]

What gun you have?

[Still-alive]

your bulging biceps don't count now :P

[WhatTheHeckkkk]

@harrison102 I won’t say what guns I have on G@G lol.

[WhatTheHeckkkk]

@Still-alive Aw come on!! Those are most important! 😆

[Still-alive]

She hulk!

[harrison102]

Why not? Lol message me if you want to

[Sabretooth]

talk!

[Desconhecida]

It's not a dealbreaker.

[jaybee281]

I mean I wouldn't date guys even if they had nuclear bombs - I am not a uranium digger if that's what you're insinuating - Seriously though, would it be a turn off? I mean I'm a pretty peaceful guy but I do own a few guns - It's more related to the way I speak than to me liking them - Like if I piss someone off and they pull off a scumbag move and get all their friends riled up against me - I will need that gun just to make it clear that when I said that "nobody can touch me" 3 minutes earlier in order to provoke them - I figuratively as well as literally meant nobody can touch me - As you can see I'm a man of my words - And I only use the gun as a tool, as a fear factor, I wouldn't shoot any bullets because that ain't fun - Verbally provoking someone is fun - Owning a gun ain't fun either - Owning a katana is - But a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do..

[Moose304]

The problem with this question is what business is it to the woman what the guy has in his home? You could walk into my home and never know I have multiple weapons. Only my closest friends and women I have known for years know I own firearms. To be perfectly honest to use a somewhat vulgar and using bad grammar phrase " It ain't none of her fucking business what I own". If she later discovers I own firearms and decides to go her own way then my reply is to not let the door hit her in the ass on her way out the damn door! See this question has a flip side! Would I even want to be around a female that has a problem with me owning a firearm? The answer to that question is HELL NO!

[slatyb]

What business is it of hers? If she's dating in search of a life partner, then eventually she would be sharing a home with him, and it's reasonable for her to decide that she does not want to live in a home with guns.

[Moose304]

@slatyb I covered that part in my comment and I refer back to my last two sentences. See this is the issue for me. I am NOT seeking a partner or roommate. If I were I would be seeking someone I am 100% compatible with. This question actually is a very good one and I can tell you I know several men that developed a relationship with a female who had some really stark political differences with them. Not a single one of those relationships that I know lasted long. That is why those last two sentences are so important.

[slatyb]

I missed your point. Wouldn’t it make sense to get these fundamental differences in the open early? I just explained why she might want to know. You’ve just given a good reason why you might want to tell her sooner rather than later.

[Moose304]

@slatyb I won't disagree. To me, dating is a process of getting to know each other. the operatable word in my last comment was the word "compatible". In my case, I am 63 and NOT looking. If I were at some point I invite her to my home. I have some non-working replicas on my wall. The decision to continue is hers now. If she is not comfortable I will say bye and wish her well. I won't live with that kind of a woman. There are several things I refuse to compromise on, my firearms are on that list. Sorry, it's just how I am.

[Jhonrembo]

Why not? Is it because I have a gun license so I'm dangerous to girls because of it. Danger is not measured whether I have a weapon or not but by the character, state of mind, and history of the guy. A dangerous guy does not need a weapon to hit a girl so that is not really the reason. In my opinion a guy with a weapon and skilled can on the contrary protect those around him and certainly his girl in extreme situations. One thing I agree with is that anyone who has a weapon must be mentally, personally tested and of course check his or her history before being given a weapon.

[Wraith_Cemetery]

Been around responsible gun-owners my whole life. Not American and never been in a place where you can open carry but I lived on a farm and lived with hunters who had gun permits. It wouldn't be a problem for me if a girl was a hunter and owned a gun.

I own swords, bow and arrows, and crossbows though. Hoping to get a bow-hunting license soon.

[mollyyyy37474]

i expect my husband to at least own one gun and obviously be trained. multiple guns aren’t necessary unless he goes hunting & kills cute innocent animals :( lol but other than that this world is crazy. imagine having kids and some crazy person is stalking one of them and plans to do things and harm them in your house. these things happen.

[Paul09]

Well how is it necessary to kill cute animals? Keep it at the gun range. Murica no one should own guns, unless they earn it. Safety is a priority. Over there yoh can leave a gun in the table, blows my mind.

[mollyyyy37474]

obviously it was a joke i dont approve this. that’s why i said “ innocent cute animals “ 🤦‍♀️ society accepts killing animals unfortunately & most hunters buy tons of guns. anyway having a gun is fine just as long if they don’t get trigger happy in every situation and are trained

[Paul09]

I agree.

[Rose1224]

I cannot click a yes or no answer to this because it would depend on the person and their personality and what does guns are for in their eyes. the man I am with right now if he owned a gun I wouldn't care I trust him enough to use it for purposes that they are meant to be used for. however I learned the hard way by about trusting everyone with them. my last ex shot me while I was laying in the bathtub. his reasoning that he told the police was that he was trying to scare me into telling the truth even though what he had heard repetitively for the hour prior was the truth. I never once flinched at the gunshots I have no fear of the the gun being pointed in my direction. did I think he would actually shoot me in the head? no. but I did learn the lesson not to trust every person with a gun. some can be because they use it for the purpose and it is intended for

[Anonymous]

I own and carry a gun,

and i have multiple guns, at my house.
My wife also carrys a gun,

I think what broke the ice between us when we met was we found out we both were armed, On the first date.
And thats how you know thats the girl for me 😅😅.

You might as well cut your nuts off if your a guy and dont own a gun. Or two

[Paul09]

That's so bizzare. I can't ever imagine carrying a gun unless I'm a cop or something. Do You live in the wild west or a ghetto? Way too much power hiding under your belt lol.

[Opinion Owner]

@Paul09 Lol. Beta male cuck
additude, you have proves you dont have what it takes to be a cop,

Whats hideing under your belt is so small, you can't see it when you stand up.

Leftisim, is a mental illness

[Wraith_Cemetery]

@Anonymous Typical Canadian male, my friend haha

[Paul09]

What the actual fuk? You people are too unstable to own guns. And I'm not anti-gun if that's what you think. I'd like to own one, but not carry. And if shot plenty of guns. At the range.

[Opinion Owner]

@Paul09

Lmfaoo i keep one loaded next to the bed,

One in my truck

One. To carry,

Lmfaoo and have a pile if them in a safe, 🤣

And i dont need to go to a government approved range.
I shoot at stuff off my front porch 😂. Where i live,

Lmaooooo. Canadians 🤣🤣

[Paul09]

OK , You are so manly. Dam I can smell your Musk from here.

[Anonymous]

I'm British so guns aren't a casual thing people own over here and honestly I'm quite thankful for that. However, I am aware that situations are different in other countries and guns are often a safety measure. Personally I have found guys who are very pro gun and believe we should have the right to own one in this country, aren't attractive to me. Normally our views on other topics don't align either so it doesn't work out.

[Aerissa_Jade]

Only if he owns more than I do, J/K sure I would date him, no reason not to date someone who takes self defense seriously.

[Subarugirl]

No a man who owns guns is not a turn off... gun guys who are idiots are a turn off there is a bid difference.

[cookiecrusher]

Idiot gun guys/girls aren't just a turn off, their are complete U turns and get the hell out of there moments😅

[magiusX26]

no real bearing on if i would date a woman or not seeing as ownership of them alone means little to nothing compared to her mentality (is she mentally unstable? ) and how they are used (could she possibly be a former soldier/cop? maybe a hunter or an inherited item? currently law enforcement or military?) .

[NotTacocaT6969]

There are 3 guns sitting right here.


I’m not afraid of the guns or the fact that he owns them.


In fact it’s actually pretty comforting knowing that if someone breaks into our home they’re going to die.

[089Lexi]

I don't know that's kind of scary. I'm not sure. I've had a traumatic experience with a shotgun and almost died. So I'm not sure.

[petitedollbabee]

Guns are illegal here to carry around willy nilly. Only police and people with hunters permits are allowed them.
So if I met a man who owned many guns but he wasn’t a hunter, then I would get away from him, as that would be a big red flag.

[AnthonyJ01]

I am retired military police, ex correctional Sgt. I have carried a sidearm most of my life and do this day. I carry for my own protection, protection of those near and around me. Firearms are nothing to be afraid of. I also use them for hunting. So what would the problem be?

[petitedollbabee]

Good for you.
I’m not changing my answer.

[AnthonyJ01]

I raised my son around them. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. It is soon to come that they will be needed.

[AnthonyJ01]

Going out shooting could be a first date possibility. Must be able to handle a 12 Guage and up to a 30-06 rifle.

[DiegoO]

Gun owners on average, are more prone to commit suicide or to murder someone; also, I believe no civilian is in the capacity of owning a letal weapon. The only reason the US is armed AF is due to an outdated law, with 0 reasonable basis in this era.

[magiusX26]

you hopefully do realize way more than guns are lethal weapons. in fact almost every major common household item is also a lethal weapon. every bladed item, every heavy item, every motorized item. hell even things like plastic bags are lethal. it's all about how you use said items.

[DiegoO]

@magiusX26 Guns are designed to kill.

[magiusX26]

so are swords, knives, and clubs (think cavemen with big tree branches) .

[magiusX26]

oh and the start for rubber bands was the slingshot, also a weapon meant for killing.

[DiegoO]

@magiusX26 ok

[theothersider]

I would only say no if he didn't let me shoot them too !!

[Elliegirl]

My husband and I both own guns. It’s no big deal. I’d probably be more put off if he didn’t own at least one gun.

[Greedier]

Well, it depends... Is he aggressive?
If he only have them for recreation or self defense and is a nice dude, I'm cool with that ^^