Another terrorist attack: US Soil

[Ripsnort]

I see lots of guys here in this bb who distrust the government.  some to me border on being paranoid.  and they own lots of guns.  should I report them to the police?


semp

Belief in smaller, less intrusive government doesn't equate to the amount of ammunition or guns you own.
Most of us that believe in this also believe in "If you see something, say something". I would have no issues with po po coming over to see my stash. Matter of fact, they'll be impressed, might even get a sale or two on some old stuff.

I'm curious, from a psychology POV, why you believe that, or why you bothered typing it?

[guncrasher]

What is he doing that makes you think he is?

dont know what makes you think he isnt?


semp

[Triton28]

dont know what makes you think he isnt?


semp

That's not the way any of this works... lol.   

You don't call the police because you don't know if someone is doing something suspicious or not.  You call the police when you think someone IS doing something suspicious.  Do you understand the difference?   

[Ripsnort]

I'm hearing crickets right now from someone who shouldn't even be using 'gun' in his name...

[Ripsnort]

That's not the way any of this works... lol.   

You don't call the police because you don't know if someone is doing something suspicious or not.  You call the police when you think someone IS doing something suspicious.  Do you understand the difference?

No. He doesn't.

[guncrasher]

That's not the way any of this works... lol.   

You don't call the police because you don't know if someone is doing something suspicious or not.  You call the police when you think someone IS doing something suspicious.  Do you understand the difference?

no the question posted before is why didnt somebody call the police.  my answer is how are we supposed to know.  should I report anybody with a gun?

I have seen in my apartment complex

-people loading multiple guns in cars
-wearing cammo
-wearing all black
-having a beard
-talking about hoarding guns and ammo
-talking non-sense about the government wanting to take over (they're fricking nuts)

so tell me how am I supposed to know somebody is up to no good?


semp

[Ripsnort]

no the question posted before is why didnt somebody call the police.  my answer is how are we supposed to know.  should I report anybody with a gun?

I have seen in my apartment complex

-people loading multiple guns in cars
-wearing cammo
-wearing all black
-having a beard
-talking about hoarding guns and ammo
-talking non-sense about the government wanting to take over (they're fricking nuts)

so tell me how am I supposed to know somebody is up to no good?


semp

You're not SUPPOSED to know. If you suspect something CALL THE FRICKING POLICE!!!! 

It comes down to this, because someone didn't want to appear racist (PC brainwashed) that PEOPLE DIED in CA yesterday.

[guncrasher]

You're not SUPPOSED to know. If you suspect something CALL THE FRICKING POLICE!!!! 

It comes down to this, because someone didn't want to appear racist (PC brainwashed) that PEOPLE DIED in CA yesterday.

I give up


semp

[Ripsnort]

I give up


semp

Sorry, I retract that personal attack.

Bottom line, if you see something, say something.
Period.
All my neighbors KNOW I'm an active range shooter and hunter...my neighbors see me hauling ammo, guns, even kids to the range or in the fall, off to hunt. They know me. Get to know your neighbors. It's a good thing. Especially when poop hits the fan, you're going to need to rely on neighbors.

[Triton28]

no the question posted before is why didnt somebody call the police.  my answer is how are we supposed to know.  should I report anybody with a gun?

I have seen in my apartment complex

-people loading multiple guns in cars
-wearing cammo
-wearing all black
-having a beard
-talking about hoarding guns and ammo
-talking non-sense about the government wanting to take over (they're fricking nuts)

so tell me how am I supposed to know somebody is up to no good?


semp

sus·pi·cious
səˈspiSHəs/
adjective
adjective: suspicious

    having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something.
    "he was suspicious of her motives"
    synonyms:   doubtful, unsure, dubious, wary, chary, skeptical, distrustful, mistrustful, disbelieving, cynical
    "she gave him a suspicious look"
    antonyms:   trusting
        causing one to have the idea or impression that something or someone is of questionable, dishonest, or dangerous character or condition.
        "they are not treating the fire as suspicious"
        synonyms:   disreputable, unsavory, dubious, suspect, dishonest-looking, funny-looking, slippery; More
        informalshifty, shady
        "a highly suspicious character"
        questionable, odd, strange, dubious, irregular, queer, funny, doubtful, mysterious, murky;
        informalfishy
        "she disappeared in suspicious circumstances"
        antonyms:   upright, reputable, innocent
        having the belief or impression that someone is involved in an illegal or dishonest activity.
        "police were called when staff became suspicious"

If you observe something in your apartment complex that makes you feel like the bold parts above, then yes, I would say you should probably tell someone about it.

[Oldman731]

You don't call the police because you don't know if someone is doing something suspicious or not.  You call the police when you think someone IS doing something suspicious.  Do you understand the difference?

Many people sense that someone wandering around the neighborhood with an assault rifle is suspicious.  I guarantee that if I looked out the window of my house and saw one of them strolling down the street with an AR15 - much less a bunch of them - I would call the cops.

- oldman

[guncrasher]

If you observe something in your apartment complex that makes you feel like the bold parts above, then yes, I would say you should probably tell someone about it.

all of those would have been suspicious to somebody.  911 would be overwhelmed with calls of somebody having a gun.


semp

[Ripsnort]

all of those would have been suspicious to somebody.  911 would be overwhelmed with calls of somebody having a gun.


semp

Perhaps you need to move out of the south side of Chicago? 

[Triton28]

Many people sense that someone wandering around the neighborhood with an assault rifle is suspicious.  I guarantee that if I looked out the window of my house and saw one of them strolling down the street with an AR15 - much less a bunch of them - I would call the cops.

- oldman

If you don't know the person and/or they're acting in a way to cause concern, I would say that would qualify as suspicious.  It's reasonable to say that strolling down the street with a long gun isn't normal, especially in non-rural areas. 

[guncrasher]

Perhaps you need to move out of the south side of Chicago? 

I live 5 miles from where the shooting was in san bernardino.  I know 1 person that his neighbor's mom got killed there.  I have friends that have friends that worked there.

his coworkers called the shooter a very well liked man, very respectful.

now tell me again, how are we supposed to know.

semp


semp