The_Outlaw
~The Dude Abides~
George Zimmerman went shopping for a tactical shotgun recently.
Let's hope that both he and his entire family stay safe.
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Let's hope that both he and his entire family stay safe.
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George Zimmerman Goes Shopping For A Tactical Shotgun
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jfisch
Resident Troll
It's not news! It's the exact antithesis of news! Some private citizen went out to buy a shotgun. It happens every day. Will your next gun purchase make the news? Because he defended his life and didn't go to jail for it this is news?
It's not news... and you're an idiot.
Peggy Reist
New member
I wouldn't say it's exciting news, but maybe it's an item of interest. Lots of people on this forum post details about their new gun purchases and they're not as famous as Zimmerman.
jfisch
Resident Troll
You're just solidifying my point. People post here on their own accord plus none of the news agencies would run a story about it. Unless Outlaw is Zimmerman your point doesn't change the fact that the man deserves to be left alone. It's bad enough that almost every black person wants him dead.
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ezkl2230
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Remington 870 express tactical with Blackhawk! tactical stock.
The_Outlaw
~The Dude Abides~
BluesStringer
Les Brers
I'm not so sure he does want to be left alone. Bear with me for a moment....
The headline of the Blaze gossip-page is misleading. For one thing, he wasn't "shopping," he supposedly went to the Kel-Tec factory in Cocoa, FL to get some information on the "legality of buying a shotgun" according to the "report." I think the "report" is more akin to a "reported sighting," but in any case, he wasn't at a retail location, and even if he was, getting the shotgun that he was inquiring about (the KSG) is next to impossible because of Kel-Tec's years-long difficulty with keeping production numbers apace with demand, with the KSG and the RFB being at the bottom of the list in availability since either of them were released in the retail market.
So basically, the gossip show, TMZ, caught wind of GZ touring the factory, and some paparazzi got inside while he was there to snap at least one pic for TMZ, as it's TMZ's watermark clearly seen on the pic posted at the Blaze:
George doesn't look unhappy at all that he's getting attention there to me. The Kel-Tec employee looks a little apprehensive, but GZ looks as at-home in front of the camera as a Hollywood starlet on the Red Carpet on Emmy night.
None of this is to criticize GZ if attention is what he's seeking. He's probably practicing for whenever he has a book to promote, which is fine, I'm a committed capitalist, and have no problem with him making money from telling his life's story if people want to buy it. But I don't see where he's displaying a wish to be left alone.
Blues
jfisch
Resident Troll
I'm not so sure he does want to be left alone. Bear with me for a moment....
The headline of the Blaze gossip-page is misleading. For one thing, he wasn't "shopping," he supposedly went to the Kel-Tec factory in Cocoa, FL to get some information on the "legality of buying a shotgun" according to the "report." I think the "report" is more akin to a "reported sighting," but in any case, he wasn't at a retail location, and even if he was, getting the shotgun that he was inquiring about (the KSG) is next to impossible because of Kel-Tec's years-long difficulty with keeping production numbers apace with demand, with the KSG and the RFB being at the bottom of the list in availability since either of them were released in the retail market.
So basically, the gossip show, TMZ, caught wind of GZ touring the factory, and some paparazzi got inside while he was there to snap at least one pic for TMZ, as it's TMZ's watermark clearly seen on the pic posted at the Blaze:
George doesn't look unhappy at all that he's getting attention there to me. The Kel-Tec employee looks a little apprehensive, but GZ looks as at-home in front of the camera as a Hollywood starlet on the Red Carpet on Emmy night.
None of this is to criticize GZ if attention is what he's seeking. He's probably practicing for whenever he has a book to promote, which is fine, I'm a committed capitalist, and have no problem with him making money from telling his life's story if people want to buy it. But I don't see where he's displaying a wish to be left alone.
Blues
Well if he's looking for stardom (which is a bad idea in my opinion) then screw him. When he get's a knife in the back and he's bleeding out on the sidewalk I guess he'll wish he had just disappeared.
Back when he was pulled over in Texas and they released the video to the news I sort of felt bad for him. How many other people got pulled over that day? None of them made the news. I was basing my opinion on the matter solely on the fact that from what I've read him and his family have requested to be left alone but if he's changed his mind then I guess that's his prerogative.
You're right the Kel-Tec guy, while he is smiling, looks a little apprehensive about being photographed. It even looks like Zimmerman is doing 90% of the handshaking.
Hell, I would even bet that he leaked the visit to TMZ himself if he really wants the attention.
Regardless of whether or not he's out looking for attention it still shouldn't be news in my not very humble opinion.
Sir Diealotz
New member
Jficsh sure knows a lot of details about this "news" hmmmm
Just sayin
Now back on topic.
Good for mr Zimmerman. A good HD shotgun is a wise choice for defending family and himself.
I approve.
Just sayin
Now back on topic.
Good for mr Zimmerman. A good HD shotgun is a wise choice for defending family and himself.
I approve.
Kramer1113
New member
KSG is a great defensive weapon. Chances are GZ was looking to cut in line and grab one.
It was also a Kel-Tec that he used to defend himself against TM.
It was also a Kel-Tec that he used to defend himself against TM.
BluesStringer
Les Brers
That's actually what I was thinking. Researching "the legality" of buying one fresh off the assembly line, most likely. To tell you the truth, I'm not sure about the legality of that either. I imagine it would break contract agreements with distributors or dealers, but I guess a manufacturer can legally transfer to whomever is legal to own one. Maybe S&W645 or other seller could answer that.
I also thought about Kel-Tec welcoming him with open arms because of all the free advertisement he's given them, but I'm not sure it was the kind of ink they really like. Not sure it's not either, just sayin', could be viewed from either perspective I guess.
I am seriously thinking of selling a couple of weapons to raise the money for a KSG. It's nearly impossible to find 'em new, but there are a few on Armslist right now, even a new one or two from dealers. MSRP is ~$1200 and they're asking anywhere from $1100 to $1750, which ain't all that bad considering they're so hard to find. A couple of the more expensive ones have some decent add-ons that come with it too though.
In case it seemed like I was hostile to Kel-Tec or something, not at all. One of the things I will sell (if I go that route) is an SU-16A that I've had for several years that hasn't given me any trouble at all. I also have a PF9, but I'm gonna hang onto that.
There's a fairly steep learning curve with the KSG, what with having to switch between two magazine tubes, but even one tube holds seven shells, so if you flub the switch while getting used to it, you're no worse off than with a standard "riot" style shotgun. It's a lot of firepower in a fairly small package, and if that's what GZ wants, I hope he can get his hands on one, and get on with the process of getting proficient with it. He probably will have a continuing need for it more than I will ever have.
Blues
jcreek
New member
I'm with jfisch. The crap the Media reports on is completely ridiculous. I have my phone set up to send my push notifications for major breaking news events. Some of the time, i's works. Boston bombing for example, it went off non stop. Most of the time however, it's worthless ********* that doesn't affect anybody. For example, a few days ago a got one "BREAKING NEWS: BRADLEY MANNING HAS DECIDED TO LIVE AS A FEMALE. HE WISHES TO BE CALLED CHELSEA." Who the f*ck cares? I'm never going to visit him in prison, so why do I need to know what his tranny name is going to be? That has absolutely no news value other than for town gossip and ratings. George Zimmerman was and is just an everyday guy. The fact that the media jumps all over any tiny little thing about him that could stir controversy or gossip is disgraceful in my opinion.
farsidefan1
New member
My thanks to the moderators for providing the ignore feature. I like contrarian points of view, they make me re evaluate my positions but some posters seem to feel they are provoking thought when really they just want to provoke. If I don't respond to flames from someone you will be able to figure out whom I just put on ignore:hang3: Neither he nor I will care.
Maybe they should hire him.
BluesStringer
Les Brers
I'm just wondering why anyone thinks TMZ reports "news" in the first place? I agree with you; a guy taking a tour of a factory is not news. I have no idea why the Blaze picked it up from TMZ. Maybe Beck (and crew) aspire to be the online version of the Enquirer. I will definitely take their "coverage" of this "story" into account from now on.
Blues
SR40c
Done told her once...
TMZ is a joke. Disappointing to see The Blaze partake in this garbage.
For what it's worth, thinking the deal with the articles (the ones I have seen) about "Manning" have more to do with who is going to foot the bill to turn "Bradley" into "Chelsea". Also wish that Zimmerman would lay a little low. He (in my opinion) is assisting the race baiting hacks and the media in keeping the Saint Skittles charade alive and well.
wolf_fire
New member
I love the Kel-Tec KSG.... when my wife agrees that I either "need" another firearm, or agrees that I can get another safe to hold them, that's on my shopping list too.
To all gov't officials, I have no firearms, nor is the safe for storage of firearms... I need it only for personal papers. ~disclosure :smile:
To all gov't officials, I have no firearms, nor is the safe for storage of firearms... I need it only for personal papers. ~disclosure :smile:
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