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The first time I saw the term "gun culture" used was when I read John Ross' Unintended Consequences. As I related to some of the characters in this excellent novel, I considered myself a member in good standing. But then I got to thinking...
What exactly makes one a member of the gun culture instead of just merely being a gun owner? I often have conversations with people when guns inevitably come up as a subject.
They usually say, "Yeah - I got a coupla guns. A .22 and a 12 gauge."
I then ask what brand.
"I'm not sure. They have brown wood and black metal."
"Are they semi-auto, pump, bolt-action?"
"Not sure. They go BANG when you pull the trigger."
Clearly, this person is not a member - or is he?
Of course, he/she has to own a gun - or does he?
Should he have a regular shooting schedule?
Should he vote and/or be politically aware of his RKBA?
Maybe gun culture members are so diverse that one cannot give a definitive one-size-fits-all answer.
However, I'd like to hear YOUR descriptions and requirements if you have any.
What exactly makes one a member of the gun culture instead of just merely being a gun owner? I often have conversations with people when guns inevitably come up as a subject.
They usually say, "Yeah - I got a coupla guns. A .22 and a 12 gauge."
I then ask what brand.
"I'm not sure. They have brown wood and black metal."
"Are they semi-auto, pump, bolt-action?"
"Not sure. They go BANG when you pull the trigger."
Clearly, this person is not a member - or is he?
Of course, he/she has to own a gun - or does he?
Should he have a regular shooting schedule?
Should he vote and/or be politically aware of his RKBA?
Maybe gun culture members are so diverse that one cannot give a definitive one-size-fits-all answer.
However, I'd like to hear YOUR descriptions and requirements if you have any.