Very disturbing - Page 2

American Pit Bull · February 18th, 2007, 11:12 AM

His editorial will be referenced by the gun control crowd for years to come.

Muzz · February 18th, 2007, 12:19 PM

Thanks for those links. Letters sent. I had thought about that, but I wasn't in any frame of mind to write any kind of 'positive' letter to any of those companies that late last night anyhow.

Sheldon J · February 18th, 2007, 01:37 PM

Zumbo:
Your story has to be one the most ill-thought out, ignorant, unreached pieces of leftest bull I have read since the "Brady Act" was portrayed as the savior of all gun violence!

Please... "assault guns" (leftest anti gun nomenclature not mine) N hunting have gone hand N hand since the Revolutionary war, since way before the first 30-40 Craig was modified for hunting. How about the many 03's have you seen modified and used to take game over the years? The AK and AR's are just the modern brethren of the weapons of past wars.

So you have no use for a semi-auto, an AK or AR style riffle to hunt with, say that instead of the anti gun fuel you dumped in the laps of the gun control groups.
I Hope you can live with the fact you have just aided and abided the very criminals that want your hunting guns as well as every thing else out there that goes bang when you pull a trigger. I bet Jeff Cooper is turning over in his grave right now, so how about next time think about what you say before putting it in print, it's called proof reading.

BTY I know I spelled un-researched and the spell checker changed it on me N I did not realize it until it was too late, it's called small print and 56 year old eyes.

SIGguy229 · February 18th, 2007, 01:54 PM

I liked the phrase that described the article in the comments:

"[that's] a cup full of stupid"

Very accurate assessment...

Tom G · February 18th, 2007, 04:30 PM

Mr. Dumbo seems to have tunnel vision. He dosen't realize that his hunting rifle and hand gun are also on that list. I can't belive that out Door Life lets this guy write for them. I will defiantly boycot them unless they change there choice of writers and post an apology.

foreveryoung001 · February 18th, 2007, 04:31 PM

I've watched his show for a couple of years now, and never would have thought Zumbo was the type to call for any kind of ban on a particular rifle.

I happen to agree with his philosophy on keeping tradition in hunting, but keeping a tradition is a far cry from wanting to ban a particular rifle simply because you don't like the way it looks.

I have sent emails to Remington, Outdoor Life, and the Outdoor Channel, making it clear that if they do not distance themselves from Mr. Zumbo, then they will be losing me as a consumer of their products.

I may have made it sound like I was more of consumer of their products than I really am, but it added to the over-all effect of the letters.

Team American · February 18th, 2007, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom G

Mr. Dumbo seems to have tunnel vision. He dosen't realize that his hunting rifle...

You mean, his soon-to-be-labeled "Sniper Rifle"...

Methinks Mr. Zumbo has stepped in it...big time...

PaulG · February 18th, 2007, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott

No I don't believe this guy is out of touch. He is a hunter. He isn't particularly interested in self defense or even homeland defense. This is a hunter mindset. I know quite a few hunters that only own a couple handguns and they are for hunting. They own bolt and lever action rifles and usually a shotgun or two depending.

They have no real interest in the 2nd Amendment because they firmly believe that the gun grabbers are after the evil handguns and evil rifles and that is just fine with them. More than a few have commented about how there is absolutely no need for a civilian to own a military style rifle or a semi-auto handgun. After all a real hunting handgun is a revolver.

Welcome to the world of hunters.

You got that right! I have talked to several hunters who feel the same way. I think its more a not thinking about it sorta thing instead of being anti "scary" guns.

My brother worked with a hunter who felt this way and my bro invited him out to the range. The guy shot his bolt action and griped about the evil assault guns but by the end of their second trip, the guy wanted to shoot his Kimber.

Long story short, in addition to his hunting rifles, the guy now owns two Kimbers, Two AR's and a 22 caliber 1911 conversion model to introduce his 11 year old to shooting handguns.

So there is hope. My real gripe is that a spokesman for Remington wasn't checked out by the company to make sure he doesn't say stupid things like that.

rocky · February 18th, 2007, 06:18 PM

Foot in mouth disease is much more deadly in the public limelight. Unbelievable to see such from a gun writer.

lowflyer · February 18th, 2007, 08:07 PM

I added to the Zumbo dogpile. Weird thing happened though, my response was assigned to another person and my username was assigned to one that I did not pen. I basically told him to get with the program.

February 18th, 2007, 12:19 PM	#12
Muzz Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MO Posts: 114	Thanks for those links. Letters sent. I had thought about that, but I wasn't in any frame of mind to write any kind of 'positive' letter to any of those companies that late last night anyhow. __________________ Luke 22:35-36 كافر

February 18th, 2007, 01:37 PM	#13
Sheldon J Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Battle Creek, Mi. Posts: 1,686	I left this reply Zumbo: Your story has to be one the most ill-thought out, ignorant, unreached pieces of leftest bull I have read since the "Brady Act" was portrayed as the savior of all gun violence! Please... "assault guns" (leftest anti gun nomenclature not mine) N hunting have gone hand N hand since the Revolutionary war, since way before the first 30-40 Craig was modified for hunting. How about the many 03's have you seen modified and used to take game over the years? The AK and AR's are just the modern brethren of the weapons of past wars. So you have no use for a semi-auto, an AK or AR style riffle to hunt with, say that instead of the anti gun fuel you dumped in the laps of the gun control groups. I Hope you can live with the fact you have just aided and abided the very criminals that want your hunting guns as well as every thing else out there that goes bang when you pull a trigger. I bet Jeff Cooper is turning over in his grave right now, so how about next time think about what you say before putting it in print, it's called proof reading. BTY I know I spelled un-researched and the spell checker changed it on me N I did not realize it until it was too late, it's called small print and 56 year old eyes. __________________ "The sword dose not cause the murder, and the maker of the sword dose not bear sin" Rabbi Solomon ben Isaac 11th century

February 18th, 2007, 04:30 PM	#15
Tom G Distinguished Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orlando Fl. Posts: 1,309	Dumbo Mr. Dumbo seems to have tunnel vision. He dosen't realize that his hunting rifle and hand gun are also on that list. I can't belive that out Door Life lets this guy write for them. I will defiantly boycot them unless they change there choice of writers and post an apology.

February 18th, 2007, 04:31 PM	#16
foreveryoung001 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 473	I've watched his show for a couple of years now, and never would have thought Zumbo was the type to call for any kind of ban on a particular rifle. I happen to agree with his philosophy on keeping tradition in hunting, but keeping a tradition is a far cry from wanting to ban a particular rifle simply because you don't like the way it looks. I have sent emails to Remington, Outdoor Life, and the Outdoor Channel, making it clear that if they do not distance themselves from Mr. Zumbo, then they will be losing me as a consumer of their products. I may have made it sound like I was more of consumer of their products than I really am, but it added to the over-all effect of the letters. __________________ When the messenger arrives and says 'Don't shoot the messenger,' it's a good idea to be prepared to shoot the messenger, just in case.

February 18th, 2007, 06:18 PM	#19
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 11,751	Foot in mouth disease is much more deadly in the public limelight. Unbelievable to see such from a gun writer. __________________ "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." Thomas Jefferson Nemo Me Impune Lacesset Link to my kydex builds:http://rocknloadkydex.blogspot.com/

February 18th, 2007, 11:12 AM	#11
American Pit Bull Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: WV Posts: 192	His editorial will be referenced by the gun control crowd for years to come.

February 18th, 2007, 01:54 PM	#14
SIGguy229 VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,004	I liked the phrase that described the article in the comments: "[that's] a cup full of stupid" Very accurate assessment...

February 18th, 2007, 08:07 PM	#20
lowflyer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Middle Earth Posts: 1,162	I added to the Zumbo dogpile. Weird thing happened though, my response was assigned to another person and my username was assigned to one that I did not pen. I basically told him to get with the program. __________________ Whatever doesn't kill you postpones the inevitable.

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