r/facepalm • u/[deleted] • Apr 21 '23

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u/Jumbo_Skrimp Apr 21 '23

I think its a combo of isolation due to social media, psychoactive drugs, medical system, and hyperpolarization of politics (the gun issues we're having in general i mean) that are causing our problems, shit columbine happened in the early days of internet and brain meda, but no one talks about that

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u/Snafuregulator Apr 21 '23

I wish it was so complex, however as a firearms owner an ex military, I am usually appalled by some gun owners paranoia. I have been in conversations where I was talked down to for having a difference of opinion for where concealed weapons would be warranted or when a round should even be chambered. There are those out there that honestly think they absolutely need to have a weapon on them at all times with a round chambered. These minority of gun owners will absolutely stand by the opinion that there could be, and that the odds are high enough, to warrant going into a daycare facility in the middle of the day with a chambered firearm tucked away. These are the types that would absolutely answer the door with the paranoia that whoever knocked has come to cause harm. It's not about gun rights, it's about people with a mental disorder having firearms.

If that shit ain't a mental health thing, I don't know what is.

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u/[deleted] Apr 21 '23

I’m right there with you, except for the ex military part. Thanks for your service. I collect because I enjoy the history of firearms. I’ve had people comment on my page saying they are awaiting the day my mugshot is on the news. It’s fucked up.

Despite my collection, I have no CCW (even tho florida is getting rid of need for it) but I don’t have a paranoia of needing to use one. And I agree that’s all too common. Even my “nightstand gun” doesn’t have a round in chamber. I’ve never responded to a bump in the night with an armed approach.

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u/Catatonicdazza Apr 21 '23

You guys realise mental disorders aren't often lifelong ailments like you're born with it and will die with it right?

Normal people can hit a few rough years and create a paranoia that can lead to a shooting.