Gun Ownership w/ a questionable partner

[GPIA7R]

I'm looking to buying my first gun soon, but I'm a bit worried about the family reaction. I think I can handle that... but my girlfriend is a bit questionable about it, and just asks the questions "Why?", "What do you need that for?", and she obviously doesn't like the idea.

While I would like to be a CC, (and maybe graduate to an OC in the future), I think hiding it from everyone would be hard in that respect.

What sorts of things can I say to make this less of a big deal to her?

Thanks much

[LPMan59]

i just took my wife to the gun store, telling her i was going to buy one. she went along for the ride.

getting her on the range with a small caliber did wonders for my wife. the .22LR Beretta did wonders for both of us in terms of being comfortable.

[mikea46996]

Dump the ***** and let's hit the range!!!

LOL....J/K always wanted to use that have a shirt that says dump the ***** and let's ride...

You are going to have a tough road ahead of you and some even tougher choices.

Good Luck.

Welcome to INGO!!!

[GPIA7R]

Hah, yeah right :P

Well how did you guys convince your wives? Were they all 100% supportive?

Then again, my girlfriend is one of those people that voted for her president.

I think I'm slowly convincing her of that mistake... so maybe I'll get somewhere with the gun talk. She keeps saying "Statistically, people hurt themselves/their family with their guns!" =/

[mikea46996]

Originally Posted by GPIA7R

Hah, yeah right :P

Well how did you guys convince your wives? Were they all 100% supportive?

Then again, my girlfriend is one of those people that voted for her president.

I think I'm slowly convincing her of that mistake... so maybe I'll get somewhere with the gun talk. She keeps saying "Statistically, people hurt themselves/their family with their guns!" =/

Man I am tired or else I would be all over this!!!

Somebody here will have all the Stats you need to debunk this statement...

Guys help him out I know somebody has this info saved I worked like 10 hrs in the garden today my mind isn't up to finding all the info..

to the rescue...

[GPIA7R]

Originally Posted by mikea46996

Man I am tired or else I would be all over this!!!

Somebody here will have all the Stats you need to debunk this statement...

Guys help him out I know somebody has this info saved I worked like 10 hrs in the garden today my mind isn't up to finding all the info..

to the rescue...

Haha, thanks, it's good to hear this is a nice place to debunk that load of crap. It's the typical response, I know. I just don't have the resources yet to argue back

[LPMan59]

Originally Posted by GPIA7R

Hah, yeah right :P

Well how did you guys convince your wives? Were they all 100% supportive?

Then again, my girlfriend is one of those people that voted for her president.

I think I'm slowly convincing her of that mistake... so maybe I'll get somewhere with the gun talk. She keeps saying "Statistically, people hurt themselves/their family with their guns!" =/

the news convinced mine. a string of breakins in our area and a bunch of armed robberies where i work did it for her.

[esrice]

Originally Posted by GPIA7R

She keeps saying "Statistically, people hurt themselves/their family with their guns!" =/

Then ask her "Do you think I will hurt you with my gun?"

A pistol never turned anyone into a psychotic murderer. If she can't trust you with a gun, she won't really trust you with anything.

Does she trust you with a chainsaw or sharp gardening equipment?

[Mgderf]

It might be dry reading, BUT, if you want statistics, see:
MORE GUNS-LESS CRIME
By John Lott
Truly a MASTERPIECE of investigative journalism, and he qualifies all claims. He details the methodology of his studies, the reasons for using said methods versus others. He points out where other research on the subject is flawed, and I've yet to find anyone to discredit his work.
He will give you ALL the "ammo" you need to debunk her "statistics.
BTW

[Joe Williams]

Originally Posted by GPIA7R

Hah, yeah right :P

Well how did you guys convince your wives? Were they all 100% supportive?

Then again, my girlfriend is one of those people that voted for her president.

I think I'm slowly convincing her of that mistake... so maybe I'll get somewhere with the gun talk. She keeps saying "Statistically, people hurt themselves/their family with their guns!" =/

Well, she's right. They also hurt themselves and their family with swimming pools, knives, bats and other clubs, cars, and fists.

If she's willing to accept your wishes without nagging, I'd just go do what you want, and not rub her face in it. Perhaps with time she'll want to go target shooting. There are women here who enjoy shooting, perhaps hooking her up with some of them would pay dividends.

If she's going to be a constant scold just because she disagrees with your decision, you've got bigger control and respect issues than just guns to think about.