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'''Gun enthusiast''' or '''Gun nut''' is an [[American]] colloquial term that describes firearms "[[hobby|hobbyists]]" who are very involved with the [[gun culture]].  
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'''Gun enthusiast''' or '''Gun nut''' is an [[American]] [[colloquial]] term that describes firearms "[[hobby|hobbyists]]" who are very involved with the [[gun culture]].  
  
 
Based on how [[firearm]]s and [[weapon]]s are perceived and the intention of those using the term it will have different [[connotation]]s.  
 
Based on how [[firearm]]s and [[weapon]]s are perceived and the intention of those using the term it will have different [[connotation]]s.  
  
 
==Conservative Pro Second Amendment Perception==
 
==Conservative Pro Second Amendment Perception==
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To the [[Founding Fathers]] such as [[Thomas Jefferson]], and to most [[conservative]] [[libertarian]] [[citizen]]s, [[prepper]]s, [[patriot]]s, [[Veteran]]s, [[Oath Keepers]], "gun nuts" and from a [[Bill of Rights]] perspective, being a firearms enthusiast is a positive quality reflecting [[self-reliance]] and the maxim that "a [[unalienable right|right]] not used is a right lost." Being a gun enthusiast is an admirable trait to these above types of people, since the [[unalienable rights]] of the [[Second Amendment]] act as the primary [[deterrence]] against [[big government]] [[Nanny state]]-[[Police state]] [[tyranny]]. Thus the "gun nut" slogan of [[Molon labe]] laconically represents that deterrence. As [[Yamamoto]] is said to have replied when asked about invading the U.S. mainland, "There would be a [[rifle]] behind every blade of grass."
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To the [[Founding Fathers]] such as [[Thomas Jefferson]], and to most [[conservative]] [[libertarian]] [[citizen]]s, [[prepper]]s, [[patriot]]s, [[Veteran]]s, [[Oath Keepers]], "gun nuts" and from a [[Bill of Rights]] perspective, being a firearms enthusiast is a positive quality reflecting [[self-reliance]] and the maxim that "a [[unalienable right|right]] not used is a right lost." Being a gun enthusiast is an admirable trait to these above types of people, since the [[unalienable rights]] of the [[Second Amendment]] act as the primary [[deterrence]] against [[big government]] [[Nanny state]]-[[Police state]] [[tyranny]].<ref>[[Massad Ayoob]], "Armed citizens: the deterrent factor", [[Backwoods Home Magazine]], Website Exclusive January/February, 2001. http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles2/ayoob0109.html Accessed December 28, 2014</ref> Thus the "gun nut" slogan of [[Molon labe]] laconically represents that deterrence.  
  
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Thus most [[Gun Owners of America|gun owners]] embrace the term "gun nut"  affectionately. This is evidenced by many popular blogs, podcasts, forums and outdoors magazines such as ''[[Field and Stream]]'' using the term positively. ''Field and Stream'' has a column called "''The Gun Nut''".<ref>[http://fieldandstream.blogs.com/ The Gun Nut] blog at Field & Stream Accessed December 28, 2014</ref>  
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When the Japanese forces plotted their attack on [[Pearl Harbor]] they first discussed attacks on the mainland of the [[United States]]. As [[Japan]]ese [[Admiral]] [[Isoroku Yamamoto]]<ref>http://www.thehighroad.org/archive/index.php/t-202941.html and http://www.thehighroad.org/archive/index.php/t-248312.html Yamamoto quote - authentic? Accessed December 28, 2014</ref> is said to have replied when asked about invading the U.S. mainland, "There would be a [[rifle]] behind every blade of grass." On April 13, 1924 at the rank of captain, Yamamoto was part of the Japanese delegation visiting the [[U.S. Naval War College]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.usnwc.edu/About/History/Chronology-of-Courses-and-Significant-Events/1920s.aspx |title=1920–1929 |work=Chronology of Courses and Significant Events |publisher=U.S. Naval War College}}</ref> As history shows, they didn't attack the mainland of The United States, but rather attacked Pearl Harbor instead.
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Thus most [[Gun Owners of America|gun owners]] embrace the term "gun nut"  affectionately. This is evidenced by many popular [[:Category:Gun Blogs|gun blogs]], [[:Category:Gun Podcasts|gun podcasts]], forums and outdoors [[:Category:Conservative Magazines|magazines]] such as ''[[Field and Stream]]'' using the term positively. ''Field and Stream'' has a column called "''The Gun Nut''".<ref>[http://fieldandstream.blogs.com/ The Gun Nut] blog at Field & Stream Accessed December 28, 2014</ref>  
  
 
==Liberal Gun Control - Anti-Rights / Anti Second Amendment Perspective==
 
==Liberal Gun Control - Anti-Rights / Anti Second Amendment Perspective==
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To [[Nanny state]] - [[Police state]] [[liberal]] [[gun control|"gun grabbers]] the term "gun nut" or "gun enthusiast" is an [[insult]]. It is regarded as a [[pejorative]] [[stereotype]] hurled at gun owners by [[:Category:Anti Second Amendment|gun control activists]] as a way of suggesting that they exhibit abnormal behavior, are fanatical, or even are a threat to the safety of others.<ref>"[http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=BN&p_theme=bn&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EAF9B07493D3700&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM Shoot-out Confirms Foreign View of America as 'Gun Nut' Country]" by T.R. Reid, ''The Buffalo News'', July 26, 1998</ref><ref>"[http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=LB&p_theme=lb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EAE8D5DC080AAF3&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM Massacres Fail to Sway Gun Nuts and their Lobbyists]" November 7, 1991, Press-Telegram ([[Long Beach]], [[California]])</ref><ref>"[http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/opinion/la-ed-guns17jun17,1,5131671.story?coll=la-news-comment Small steps on gun control]" [[Los Angeles Times]], June 17, 2007</ref><ref>"[http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2005030835,00.html Gun nut fired over pics]" by Jamie Pyatt, [[The Sun]] ([[UK]])</ref><ref>"[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/national/longterm/shooting/stories/world072698.htm 'Terror in Capitol' No Surprise to World]" By T.R. Reid, ''[[Washington Post]]'', July 26, 1998</ref>  
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To [[Nanny state]] - [[Police state]] [[liberal]] [[gun control|"gun grabbers]] the term "gun nut" or "gun enthusiast" is an [[insult]] (see [[liberal slander]] and [[liberal hate speech]]). For such [[leftist]]s the term is regarded as a [[pejorative]] [[stereotype]] hurled at gun owners by [[:Category:Anti Second Amendment|gun control activists]] as a way of suggesting that they exhibit abnormal behavior, are fanatical, or even are a threat to the safety of others.<ref>"[http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=BN&p_theme=bn&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EAF9B07493D3700&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM Shoot-out Confirms Foreign View of America as 'Gun Nut' Country]" by T.R. Reid, ''The Buffalo News'', July 26, 1998</ref><ref>"[http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=LB&p_theme=lb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EAE8D5DC080AAF3&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM Massacres Fail to Sway Gun Nuts and their Lobbyists]" November 7, 1991, Press-Telegram ([[Long Beach]], [[California]])</ref><ref>"[http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/opinion/la-ed-guns17jun17,1,5131671.story?coll=la-news-comment Small steps on gun control]" [[Los Angeles Times]], June 17, 2007</ref><ref>"[http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2005030835,00.html Gun nut fired over pics]" by Jamie Pyatt, [[The Sun]] ([[UK]])</ref><ref>"[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/national/longterm/shooting/stories/world072698.htm 'Terror in Capitol' No Surprise to World]" By T.R. Reid, ''[[Washington Post]]'', July 26, 1998</ref>  
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==See Also==
 
==See Also==

Revision as of 12:15, December 28, 2014

Gun enthusiast or Gun nut is an American colloquial term that describes firearms "hobbyists" who are very involved with the gun culture.

Based on how firearms and weapons are perceived and the intention of those using the term it will have different connotations.

Conservative Pro Second Amendment Perception

To the Founding Fathers such as Thomas Jefferson, and to most conservative libertarian citizens, preppers, patriots, Veterans, Oath Keepers, "gun nuts" and from a Bill of Rights perspective, being a firearms enthusiast is a positive quality reflecting self-reliance and the maxim that "a right not used is a right lost." Being a gun enthusiast is an admirable trait to these above types of people, since the unalienable rights of the Second Amendment act as the primary deterrence against big government Nanny state-Police state tyranny.[1] Thus the "gun nut" slogan of Molon labe laconically represents that deterrence.

When the Japanese forces plotted their attack on Pearl Harbor they first discussed attacks on the mainland of the United States. As Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto[2] is said to have replied when asked about invading the U.S. mainland, "There would be a rifle behind every blade of grass." On April 13, 1924 at the rank of captain, Yamamoto was part of the Japanese delegation visiting the U.S. Naval War College.[3] As history shows, they didn't attack the mainland of The United States, but rather attacked Pearl Harbor instead.

Thus most gun owners embrace the term "gun nut" affectionately. This is evidenced by many popular gun blogs, gun podcasts, forums and outdoors magazines such as Field and Stream using the term positively. Field and Stream has a column called "The Gun Nut".[4]

Liberal Gun Control - Anti-Rights / Anti Second Amendment Perspective

To Nanny state - Police state liberal "gun grabbers the term "gun nut" or "gun enthusiast" is an insult (see liberal slander and liberal hate speech). For such leftists the term is regarded as a pejorative stereotype hurled at gun owners by gun control activists as a way of suggesting that they exhibit abnormal behavior, are fanatical, or even are a threat to the safety of others.[5][6][7][8][9]

See Also

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References

  1. ↑ Massad Ayoob, "Armed citizens: the deterrent factor", Backwoods Home Magazine, Website Exclusive January/February, 2001. http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles2/ayoob0109.html Accessed December 28, 2014
  2. ↑ http://www.thehighroad.org/archive/index.php/t-202941.html and http://www.thehighroad.org/archive/index.php/t-248312.html Yamamoto quote - authentic? Accessed December 28, 2014
  3. ↑ 1920–1929. Chronology of Courses and Significant Events. U.S. Naval War College.
  4. ↑ The Gun Nut blog at Field & Stream Accessed December 28, 2014
  5. ↑ "Shoot-out Confirms Foreign View of America as 'Gun Nut' Country" by T.R. Reid, The Buffalo News, July 26, 1998
  6. ↑ "Massacres Fail to Sway Gun Nuts and their Lobbyists" November 7, 1991, Press-Telegram (Long Beach, California)
  7. ↑ "Small steps on gun control" Los Angeles Times, June 17, 2007
  8. ↑ "Gun nut fired over pics" by Jamie Pyatt, The Sun (UK)
  9. ↑ "'Terror in Capitol' No Surprise to World" By T.R. Reid, Washington Post, July 26, 1998

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