1911 0 #1 October 31, 2003 I'm new to the sport and I'm thankful that I can go make a skydive at lunch time and not have to talk politics and be judged, everyone at my DZ is very cool and helpful but I have noticed by listening to passing conversations that a majority of skydivers are PC, liberal whatever.....(maybe I'm wrong but...) I don't care but are there any jumpers out there that wish they could make a skydive and dump a few rounds while under canopy from thier M-1A or AR-15! YEAH BABY!!! When in doubt......Empty the magazine! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prepheckt 0 #2 October 31, 2003 Where's AggieDave?? I'm just waiting to hear his $.02 about guns.."Dancing Argentine Tango is like doing calculus with your feet." -9 toes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #3 October 31, 2003 *backs away slowly and slips into the shadows to watch the carnage*I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #4 October 31, 2003 I had an idea for freefall sniping. Seriously. Get stable, aim at a target on the ground, and shoot. Stop looking at me that way. I'm serious. Scary thing would be looking at the ground through a scope while in freefall. Ground rush?www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlmiracle 7 #5 October 31, 2003 Someone holds a Chute and Shoot contest every year. I believe Skymonkeyone knows all about it. But I don't think you get to shoot while you are under canopy. JudyBe kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflygoddess 0 #6 October 31, 2003 Well you can always come out to Coolidge, there are always some crazy drunk gunners shooting while we are jumping... they havn't aimed for any of us yet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #7 October 31, 2003 Quote Someone holds a Chute and Shoot contest every year. I believe Skymonkeyone knows all about it. But I don't think you get to shoot while you are under canopy. When I first heard there was paintball at Rantoul, I thought of canopy paintball. It'd be fun! Getting back to the original post, I've found dz populations to be pretty representative of upper-class America. It's for that reason that I'm not surprised most are for gun control, as that seems to mirror the rest of the country at large. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #8 October 31, 2003 Might I suggest that the reason you have so many liberals at your dropzone is because you live in California? It might be the state, not the sport In my observation, travelling to different dropzones in different states, there are more right-wing, gun-totin' skydivers than free-love, liberal skydivers. But not in California Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DShiznit 0 #9 October 31, 2003 Everyone has a gun in Texas. It's the law! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy2 0 #10 October 31, 2003 there were some guys across the airport one day at my DZ shooting some sort of canon. Rapid machine gun fire is normal from their area. Crazy! --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlmiracle 7 #11 October 31, 2003 If it hadn't been for cloudy days at the dz, I probably would have never shot a gun yet. I'm really bad at it though. We have lots of "gun freaks" at our dz, and if they aren't a gun freak then they are an explosives freak. JudyBe kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #12 October 31, 2003 We have a thanksgiving day feast and gun fest at out dz. It is an annual thing for all the homeless skydivers. (college town) After the meal we all go out and shoot skeet, pistols, targets, paintball, etc. Of course there is no jumping on that day and we are all drinking like vikings, but this IS TX and that is normal. Nothing like beer and guns for a good ole redneck thanksgiving. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #13 October 31, 2003 Okay. I'm in Michigan. And NOBODY jumps with guns. BUT, it is the "midWest" and people do have guns. And I guarantee you there is a fair mix of conservatives and liberals. Lots of our jumpers spent time or started their jumping careers in the armed forces. Many own several guns. Early, early, early season we like to pull 'em out and shoot at bottles and targets now and then. But NEVER NEVER NEVER mix it with jumping. That's just plain sketchy if you ask me. Potatoe guns... now there's a different story!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #14 October 31, 2003 Oh trust me that would be awsome i would love do a night jump with my AK47 and night vision that would be cool.I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,996 #15 October 31, 2003 Have two people jump, trail streamers, and then shoot at the streamers! Similar to how F-14's get a little target practice in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #16 October 31, 2003 Quote*backs away slowly and slips into the shadows to watch the carnage* Quote*...stumbles over Twardo already hiding in that corner shadow shaking his head in amused disbelief* ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bill2 0 #17 October 31, 2003 I noticed you jump at Byron, which is in the bay area here in CA. The home of political correctness. Most people in the bay area don't like guns. I imagine that elsewhere in the country it's quite different. There seem to be a number of gun owners on this forum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #18 October 31, 2003 QuoteQuote*backs away slowly and slips into the shadows to watch the carnage* Quote*...stumbles over Twardo already hiding in that corner shadow shaking his head in amused disbelief* oh shit sorry didn't see ya there!I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #19 October 31, 2003 Oh god...another gun thread. Gun threads are fun, but they all seem to fall apart into a gun debate. Some members of both sides of the fence are very well read and informed, so the debates go no where. Especially since both sides won't budge an inch. Anyways, try to mug me, I dare you. To make it fun, pull a knife on me or another weapon. You'll have 2 in the chest and one in the head before you can take the next step.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmcd308 0 #20 October 31, 2003 I have a feeling that this game will fall out of favor rather quickly. ---------------------------------- www.jumpelvis.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnischalke 0 #21 October 31, 2003 QuoteEarly, early, early season we like to pull 'em out and shoot at bottles and targets now and then. But NEVER NEVER NEVER mix it with jumping. That's just plain sketchy if you ask me. Now if the canopy pilot is left to steer and the tandem rider is armed, that's a whole new game, huh? The Chute and Shoot will be in it's 8th year next year and as I understand, once again it will be conducted in April at the Sherman Hill Shooting Center in Forest, MS. The range is NRA and CMP affiliated and the owner is a fellow NRA life member. It combines accuracy landings from 4k and shooting five different types of firearms, including those dreaded submachine guns. No firearms ratings are required, but all competitors must possess a USPA D license. Last year skydiving experience ranged from Bill Schmitt's 5,000 jumps, to Jim Cazer's 3,000, to Clyde Morgan's 239. Anybody else interested in going next year? mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnischalke 0 #22 October 31, 2003 Almost forgot the dates: April 24-25 For more information, contact Clyde Morgan (601) 825-3971. PM me for his email or if you're thinking about going. mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racer42 0 #23 October 31, 2003 "Gun Freak" is such a strong image. I much prefer "Shooting Enthusiast"L.A.S.T. #24 Co-Founder Biscuit Brothers Freefly Team Electric Toaster #3 Co-Founder Team Non Sequitor Co-Founder Team Happy Sock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #24 October 31, 2003 Quote No firearms ratings are required, but all competitors must possess a USPA D license. Last year skydiving experience ranged from Bill Schmitt's 5,000 jumps, to Jim Cazer's 3,000, to Clyde Morgan's 239. They changing it to a "C"? If so, I might be game.It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #25 October 31, 2003 Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I noticed you jump at Byron, which is in the bay area here in CA. The home of political correctness. Most people in the bay area don't like guns. I imagine that elsewhere in the country it's quite different. There seem to be a number of gun owners on this forum Cough Cough Byron PC??? LOL... more like drunken n depraved ;) Seriously tho, have you ever jumped at Davis? The gun club borders the landing area, and often your final wil start right on top of the club . I'd imagine it'd be pretty frickin hard to aim tho considering you're moving at ~30mph forward and down.I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
