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sleeplikeadogsleeplikeadog Posts: 156
edited February 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
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  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    get some mace, pepper stray and or a stun gun......a gun will lead to more problems.....
  • tybirdtybird Posts: 17,388
    A Glock 17 is a really nice 9mm....compact size...easy to use.
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  • GraySaturdayGraySaturday Posts: 2,878
    whoaaaaaa


    slow down.

    I think you need to speak with your supervisor at work! You feel like you need a gun to protect yourself against someone at work?! Something is VERY bad I must imagine. Please speak to someone before you get a gun. If you have kids in the house its never totally safe to have a gun..

    edit: seems I imagined that you said you had kids, and I thought you were a guy.. but that doesn't matter... REPORT this problem to someone asap!
  • markymark550markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,177
    sleeplikeadog wrote:
    The thing is, I don't feel comfortable with having a gun in my house, nor does my boyfriend.

    Anyways, do you think the gun idea is a bad one?
    There's your answer right there. If you don't feel comfortable with owning and/or using a gun, then do not get one.

    Like cutback has posted, there are other alternatives to make your home more secure.
  • GreenTeaDiseaseGreenTeaDisease Posts: 3,359
    sleeplikeadog wrote:
    Anyways, do you think the gun idea is a bad one?

    YES. It won't help you protect yourself. if this person really is a threat have you tried calling the police? do you have a concrete reason to think he is out to get you?

    and what about a home security system??? that seems like it would do much better than a gun!
  • harmless_little_f***harmless_little_f*** Posts: 8,005
    You should get a spud gun. Your country wants you to.
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  • Roll ModelRoll Model Posts: 70
    couldn't you just carry a knife, or pepper spray?
    having/carrying a gun comes with A LOT of responsibility. are you really prepared to possibly kill this guy.
    what if he tries to approach you, angrily and you get scared and pull a gun, would you shoot him, or just carry it to threaten him if it comes to that?
  • TrixieCatTrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    Smells fishy, but I will bite.
    No.
    You don't know how to use it and what are you going to do??? Walk around with it tucked in the back of your pants all day?
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  • markymark550markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,177
    Roll Model wrote:
    couldn't you just carry a knife, or pepper spray?
    having/carrying a gun comes with A LOT of responsibility. are you really prepared to possibly kill this guy.
    what if he tries to approach you, angrily and you get scared and pull a gun, would you shoot him, or just carry it to threaten him if it comes to that?
    a knife can be just as lethal as a gun
  • drtyfrnk29drtyfrnk29 Posts: 846
    Holy shit. This cat must really be bad news if it leads you to think you need something like that. However, I think getting a piece is a bit of overkill. cb has a point. Get something nonlethal that will get the job done without ending someone's life cycle.

    If I may ask, how did you piss this person off at you specifically? And if he's a dog fighter, how did he get hired at a animal shelter. That's like a that's like a pedophile and beastiality suspect getting hired at a children's petting zoo
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  • Urban HikerUrban Hiker Posts: 1,312
    GreenTeaDisease wrote:
    YES. It won't help you protect yourself. if this person really is a threat have you tried calling the police? do you have a concrete reason to think he is out to get you?

    and what about a home security system??? that seems like it would do much better than a gun!

    I agree. Good call on the security system.

    Also agree with reporting the problem to a supervisor. Plus, If an actual threat has been made you can petition for a protection order.

    My husband doesn't want any guns in our home, 'cause I told him if we had one I would SHOOT THE TELEVISION. :p
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  • mookie9999mookie9999 Posts: 4,677
    TrixieCat wrote:
    Smells fishy, but I will bite.

    Last time I did that I got food poisoning so be careful. To the OP, No, don't get a gun.
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  • sleeplikeadogsleeplikeadog Posts: 156
    del.
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  • failedpersephonefailedpersephone Posts: 3,424
    hey, this is pretty serious.
    don't go gettin a gun charlie.
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  • harmless_little_f***harmless_little_f*** Posts: 8,005
    mookie9999 wrote:
    To the OP, No, don't get a gun.

    hahahahaha :D
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  • GraySaturdayGraySaturday Posts: 2,878
    sleeplikeadog wrote:
    I wouldn't carry it with me everywhere, just for the house really.
    And as far as going to a supervisor, they actually like him. You see, I work for Williamson County, not Travis County which is actually Austin. Williamson county is full of country bumpkins who think everyone is a good ole boy. And this guy is definately not. My supervisor is friends with him, and would probably tell him what I said. Other people have suspected her of telling him when people complain about him. I could write a whole page for you of reasons why he should have been fired already, including falsifying(sp?) his timecard, which since we have a gov. job is a federal offense, but he still works there. I mean, the guy is a suspected dogfighter for fucks sake.

    I know it sucks, but I would look for another job if I were you.. time to wash your hands clean of this mess. I would rather find a new job then get a gun and stay there all scared of what would happen.
  • justamjustam Posts: 21,412
    Please don't buy a gun.
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  • sleeplikeadogsleeplikeadog Posts: 156
    GraySaturday wrote:
    I know it sucks, but I would look for another job if I were you.. time to wash your hands clean of this mess. I would rather find a new job then get a gun and stay there all scared of what would happen.
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  • josevolutionjosevolution Posts: 30,417
    what their is no police force in your town/city that's who i would go and talk too ....
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  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    sleeplikeadog wrote:
    I wouldn't carry it with me everywhere, just for the house really.
    And as far as going to a supervisor, they actually like him. You see, I work for Williamson County, not Travis County which is actually Austin. Williamson county is full of country bumpkins who think everyone is a good ole boy. And this guy is definately not. My supervisor is friends with him, and would probably tell him what I said. Other people have suspected her of telling him when people complain about him. I could write a whole page for you of reasons why he should have been fired already, including falsifying(sp?) his timecard, which since we have a gov. job is a federal offense, but he still works there. I mean, the guy is a suspected dogfighter for fucks sake.


    well i'm sure this isn't an option, but maybe you should quit.....but if you get a gun and at some point have to use it, are you prepared to possibly end someone's life? even a waster of space like this guy? seriously, get some nonlethal options and maybe inform the cops...
  • GreenTeaDiseaseGreenTeaDisease Posts: 3,359
    sleeplikeadog wrote:
    I wouldn't carry it with me everywhere, just for the house really.
    And as far as going to a supervisor, they actually like him. You see, I work for Williamson County, not Travis County which is actually Austin. Williamson county is full of country bumpkins who think everyone is a good ole boy. And this guy is definately not. My supervisor is friends with him, and would probably tell him what I said. Other people have suspected her of telling him when people complain about him. I could write a whole page for you of reasons why he should have been fired already, including falsifying(sp?) his timecard, which since we have a gov. job is a federal offense, but he still works there. I mean, the guy is a suspected dogfighter for fucks sake.

    having a gun for home protection is a pretty stupid idea. no offense, but really what are you going to do with it? If you keep it somewhere safe an unloaded and with the safety on and stuff, as you should if you have a gun in your house, then how the hell are you going to get to it and use it quickly enough to protect yourself? and you have to learn how to fire and use a gun properly as well. it just doesn't make sense. as I said, if you are that concerned that you would actually buy a gun go and get the best home security system money can buy. HELL, GET A GERMAN SHEPHERD!. These ides are better for protection than a gun.
  • WildChildRoseWildChildRose Posts: 568
    Quit your job and find a better one. Don't buy a gun. I really don't see why you would do that unless you had intentions of harming this person.
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  • BarryWalkerBarryWalker Posts: 75
    Having a gun in your home can provide a nice sense of security. If you do get one, take lessons on how to properly use/target practice. Owning a gun and not know how to properly use it can be very dangerous.
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  • sleeplikeadogsleeplikeadog Posts: 156
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  • GraySaturdayGraySaturday Posts: 2,878
    sleeplikeadog wrote:
    Getting another job isn't an option for me really. I don't have a college degree, or many other qualifications. This is a good job with benefits, nice pay, etc. I like the actual work I do because I get to help animals, which is what I always wanted to do. I even turned down a job to work at the city shelter to keep working here, and it payed more.

    well it sounded like it was an option when you got an offer at another shelter for more money?

    All I know is that if I felt like my life was in danger and I needed a gun, the first thing that I would do would be to seek employment elsewhere if that was the cause of it.
  • GraySaturdayGraySaturday Posts: 2,878
    sleeplikeadog wrote:
    The guy hasn't actually threatened me, so I can't inform the cops of anything because what's there to inform?
    I tried to get the guy fired because of him being a fuck up at work, and when he's a fuck up all of the work falls back on me because we work the same shift. And I talked alot of shit about him and about how he needs to be fired. If you were wondering why he hates me, lol.


    Well maybe you should stop talking shit on him. Sometimes as much as people are sucking, it doesn't pay to be a tattle.

    It doesn't sound like you need a gun though!
  • HawkshoreHawkshore Posts: 2,160
    Get a gun and shoot him ....this will solve your problem! :)
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  • sleeplikeadogsleeplikeadog Posts: 156
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  • sleeplikeadogsleeplikeadog Posts: 156
    You're right, though, I probably don't need a gun.
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  • pjoasisrulepjoasisrule Posts: 3,412
    Sounds like a silly idea, doesnt seem like there is any real threat to your life. If there really is, you can do other things about it.
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