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Big Gay Al

Last Activity: 09-14-2009 11:43 AM

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12-16-2008 05:06 PM
Big Gay Al

I hadn't seen those pistols. Although I have seen a pink AR15. :)

Unfortunately, it's the blatantly outrageous ones who garner most of the headlines, and get most of the attention. So that's how the public at large tend to see most of us.

And as a gun owner, I actually have more acceptance from the straight crowd, rather than the GLBT community at large.
12-15-2008 07:32 PM
Boomboy007

Well, Al, I have to agree with you there. While I understand the spirit of the "call out" (sorry, couldn't help myself) I do not think that it is a well thought out plan. I feel the same way about the "pink christmas" thread (those crazy Danes ;).

My only issue was with the way the referrals to homosexuals seemed to spiral out of control. It seemed like on guy would say something "kind of" inappropriate, and the next would take down a notch, and so on until it got to the "disgusting deviant" level. I decided a long time ago that letting shit like that slide (whether its persuasion, race, whatever) is not the way to be a man.

I also agree with you on the number issue. I have always found the 10% claimed by lots of groups to be "optimistic". That said, I think that you might be surprised at how much acceptance the movement is accruing. Unfortunately, sometimes the gay pride parades (although I love to watch them!) also tend to scare a lot of people whom might otherwise be a bit more tolerant. Oh, well, thank goodness for SOME activist judges ;)

You have seen the new charter arms

Or if you like the autos
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12-14-2008 03:51 AM
Boomboy007

Hey, Al! It is good to have an openly gay shooter on the boards that can help me out a bit. Although not gay myself, I am a big proponent of gay rights. Unfortunately, some of the lads/lasses on the board are not quite as tolerant (ex. see the "Call in "gay" day tomorrow?? " thread under off topic). That said, IMHO outreach is best with a grin and a handshake, despite my avatar. Welcome!
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About Me

About Big Gay Al

Biography

US Army Veteran, 1974-78

State / Location

Lansing, MI

Interests

guns, is there anything else?

Occupation

Security Officer

Carry Gun

Para Ordanace P14.45

All Firearms

Walther P-38
Taurus PT92AFS
EAA Witness 10mm
CZ-52 7.62x25mm
Yugo SKS 7.62x39mm

Affiliations

NRA
SAFR
Pink Pistols
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Big Gay Al
Coordinator Michigan Pink Pistols
Member of SAFR Board of Directors