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@Very-Rusty said
Try to rid yourself of the fear, there is nothing to fear but fear itself.

-VR

Muad'Rusty

@Ghost-of-a-Duke said
Guns are not permitted in the Thirsty Goat, but we do allow sturdy umbrellas.

In my view, umbrellas are not to be trusted, and I would also disallow sword-canes.

@Ghost-of-a-Duke said
Guns are not permitted in the Thirsty Goat, but we do allow sturdy umbrellas.

Be careful with penguins carrying umbrellas. They're usually machine gun umbrellas.

@Ben-Affleck said
Be careful with penguins carrying umbrellas. They're usually machine gun umbrellas.

And here I had only been thinking of the Soviets.

But a Frenchman with an umbrella should be given a pass (after a thorough inspection), in case he might produce some oranges and other citrus fruits.

[sorry -- that was probably too oblique for the venue -- I was thinking of Robert-Houdin and Bautier de Kolta when I wrote that]

@Ghost-of-a-Duke said
Guns are not permitted in the Thirsty Goat, but we do allow sturdy umbrellas.

Second take:

Understandable, because the Debates Forum seems to be leaking.

@Torunn said
There is something special with biathlon. They are good skiers, good shots and they need to be good at both, not one or the other. 🙂 The French are solid, the Italians and the Norwegians too. The Swedish skiers are not quite so this season.

Probably important training for keeping British spies off your slopes.

@diver said
If I visit the US again (which I hope to do) I would love to get the opportunity fire some weapons.

At an authorised range, not in a running battle with the locals and cops.

Hopefully so.

Plenty of good ranges here in our red state, you can rent any caliber you like. Paper targets for accuracy. Can even get a trainer to check your form. Outdoor ranges too, taking advantage of our great weather, you could try out some rifles, even. Not sure if you would have any ID issues as a non-American, probably up to the proprietor. Back in the day, people would just head out to the middle of the desert (away from houses) to do their plinking. If you go that route, wear some highly visible clothing, bright colors, you know. Don't try this in National Parks, though. Federal rules apply there.

Always, always wear ear protection (especially inside).

@Kevin-Eleven said
Muad'Rusty

I just had to thumb this one up. Very good.

@mike69 said
I just go out back in my field with dirt mounds but haven’t really been in the mood for a while.

Most US cities now have microphones which listen for outside gunfire. They can triangulate and have a cop (or five) up your butt in 10 minutes.

@Kevin-Eleven said
a) But how would Casey deSantis fulfill her White House ambitions?
b) I wouldn't mind living in Canada South. It would save me the trouble of bugging out to somewhere more reasonable.
c) People would miss Florida when the crops fail and the demand for Soylent Green goes up.
d) It's probably going to get submerged sometime soon anyway.

a) Exactly.
b) Exactly.
c) Heh.
d) Exactly.

@Kevin-Eleven said
May I ask if you ever play at gun-fu a la John Wick?

Why would I do that?

A gun is a blunt weapon. Ultimately ineffective at anything unless you want to go to prison. A gun can make you lazy and overconfident.

Yes, I've been shot at, but it usually doesn't get that far. My training was rather extensive. I prefer my hands, my feet and my tanbos. I get underestimated a lot.

To quote Elton John, I'm still standing. That makes it a good day.

@Suzianne said
Why would I do that?

A gun is a blunt weapon. Ultimately ineffective at anything unless you want to go to prison. A gun can make you lazy and overconfident.

Yes, I've been shot at, but it usually doesn't get that far. My training was rather extensive. I prefer my hands, my feet and my tanbos. I get underestimated a lot.

To quote Elton John, I'm still standing. That makes it a good day.

OK, so not into acrobatics.

@Kevin-Eleven said
OK, so not into acrobatics.

Acrobatics, no. I'm not Simone Biles. She's cute as the dickens, though.

But Karate, Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai, yes.

Much more effective without a gun, IMO.

@Kevin-Eleven said
Probably important training for keeping British spies off your slopes.

Biathlon is great to watch, as I can't do either part of it.

I appreciate the skill of people doing something I can't.

Rifles are generally too heavy for me and as for skiing, I'm like, "WTF is this? Snow?"

@Ben-Affleck said
Be careful with penguins carrying umbrellas. They're usually machine gun umbrellas.

We are aware of the danger.

P.S You totally ruined Good Will Hunting.