# Boy, those Jehovah's Witlesses drones sure left fast.... **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 17, 2012, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boy-those-jehovahs-witlesses-drones-sure-left-fast/641346 "2012-11-17T21:02:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MacTech](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c0e974/32.png) [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2012, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boy-those-jehovahs-witlesses-drones-sure-left-fast/641346/1 "2012-11-17T21:02:15Z")
I suppose the dry spell had to dry up at some point, but at least it did in an amusing way… My nephew Logan and I were getting ready to go out to the trap range at my local rod and gun club, when we saw a champagne colored Toyota Sienna minivan pull into the driveway, we have a long driveway, so it’s clear the occupants of the vehicle meant to drive in Out of the minivan step two middle age men wearing dark suits, automatically I’m on the defensive as I don’t know anyone who would voluntarily wear that crap, especially on a Saturday, but also because I just plain hate suits anyway (yes, both clothing and people “suits”) so they’re already starting out in the negative impression area They walk up on the porch, uninvited, clearly expressing intent to trespass, I motion to Logan to break open the action on his shotgun as it looks less intimidating (we both have H&R single shot break action shotguns), mine is already broken open, as I carry it that way out of habit, the guns are safely pointed at the floor, but clearly visible They approach the door, their vapid smiles vanishing as soon as they see two people armed with shotguns at the door, their approach slows and they seem to take a step back… They gather their bravery and knock… I open the door… What do you want… (Said in a gruff, no nonsense voice) “We’re from the local Jehovah’s Witness church, can we speak to you?” No, we’re busy “It’ll just take a minute” No, we’re on the way to the trap range, please leave “Are you sure you can’t take some time to talk” No, we’re not interested, please go away, and don’t bother coming back, we’re not interested in your little cult, we really need to get to the trap range before they close “Can we at least give you these watchtowers.” Well, okay, if that will make you leave “Here” Thank you \ (as they are walking away, I say loud enough for them to hear) these will make great targets for the rifle range As they walk back toward their minivan, I lock the door and Logan and I walk toward my car, with our shotguns pointed towards the ground, we load them into the hatch of my Rabbit, and close the door, I send one last withering glare their way as they back out of the driveway at a rather good clip… I hope they won’t bother us anymore, next time I might have to break out my Mosin-Nagant 91/30 with bayonet (six feet of Russian Nastiness, a pointy stick that also goes BANG!) it makes my shotgun look like a Daisy Red Ryder 😉 Note- to any anti-gun types, at no point were firearms pointed at the drones or used in a threatening manner, even I would find that behavior rude and unacceptable, the drones legitimately interrupted us while we were getting ready to go to the trap range, the fact that we had guns with us was irrelavent, they were just something we had in hand, the guns were unloaded, and broken open, the ammo was in the car and not easily accessible, as we were in the house ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2012, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boy-those-jehovahs-witlesses-drones-sure-left-fast/641346/2 "2012-11-17T21:10:10Z")
It’s more fun to chase 'em [with a sword.](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=4600087&postcount=31) ---
**Author:** ![Oslo\_Ostragoth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/a9a28c/32.png) [@Oslo\_Ostragoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oslo_Ostragoth)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2012, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boy-those-jehovahs-witlesses-drones-sure-left-fast/641346/4 "2012-11-19T23:30:25Z")
> [@runner pat](#): > > It’s more fun to chase 'em [with a sword.](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=4600087&postcount=31) A classic. ---
**Author:** ![MacTech](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c0e974/32.png) [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2012, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boy-those-jehovahs-witlesses-drones-sure-left-fast/641346/5 "2012-11-20T00:59:38Z")
No way I can compete with such a classic, thanks for linking to a classic thread Wonder what happened to “MWK” anyway… ---
**Author:** ![Oslo\_Ostragoth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/a9a28c/32.png) [@Oslo\_Ostragoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oslo_Ostragoth)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2012, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boy-those-jehovahs-witlesses-drones-sure-left-fast/641346/6 "2012-11-20T01:18:19Z")
> [@MacTech](#): > > No way I can compete with such a classic, thanks for linking to a classic thread > > Wonder what happened to “MWK” anyway… Take an afternoon off and read his posts - well worth it! ---
**Author:** ![pullin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c57346/32.png) [@pullin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pullin)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2012, 10:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boy-those-jehovahs-witlesses-drones-sure-left-fast/641346/7 "2012-11-20T10:57:40Z")
We had a similar experience with some homeless guys. It was hilarious. I had stuff I wanted to sell at one of our bi-monthly gun shows. We were carrying the guns uncased, since it’s less hassle at the door inspection. My wife was slightly ahead of me in the walk to the exhibit hall (I was trying to juggle a toddler and a rifle). Passed a corner, a homeless guy appeared kinda suddenly, starting up his pan-handling speech. His reaction on seeing the AK on her shoulder was priceless. I think he actually skidded while stopping and retreating. No one did anything remotely threatening, but he decided she wasn’t his target demographic. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Cinnamon\_Imp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58956e/32.png) [@Cinnamon\_Imp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cinnamon_Imp)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2012, 11:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boy-those-jehovahs-witlesses-drones-sure-left-fast/641346/8 "2012-11-20T11:02:07Z")
> [@runner pat](#): > > It’s more fun to chase 'em [with a sword.](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=4600087&postcount=31) I have to admit, on re-reading this, I’m disappointed. I’d misremembered and thought he’d grabbed the double ended dildo to chase them with 😉 ---
**Author:** ![solosam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9d8465/32.png) [@solosam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solosam)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2012, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boy-those-jehovahs-witlesses-drones-sure-left-fast/641346/9 "2012-11-20T15:05:48Z")
I heart my 91/30. I zeroed it on a 25m handgun range, and every round sent a huge explosion of dirt and rocks into the air. The other shooters were definitely paying attention. ---
**Author:** ![Boyo\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2012, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boy-those-jehovahs-witlesses-drones-sure-left-fast/641346/10 "2012-11-20T17:04:29Z")
I would prefer that JWs deliver Watchtowers dropped by drones than hand-delivered by zombies. ---
**Author:** ![MsWhatsit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/eb8c5e/32.png) [@MsWhatsit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsWhatsit)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2012, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boy-those-jehovahs-witlesses-drones-sure-left-fast/641346/11 "2012-11-20T17:10:34Z")
I admit I was hoping for more from this story than “the Jehovah’s Witnesses politely gave us their Watchtower magazines, went back to their car, and drove away at a speed that was perhaps a bit more quick than I estimate they would normally drive.” ---
**Author:** ![Kimballkid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b5a626/32.png) [@Kimballkid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimballkid)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2012, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boy-those-jehovahs-witlesses-drones-sure-left-fast/641346/12 "2012-11-20T20:40:48Z")
> [@MacTech](#): > > hatch of my Rabbit, You still have a Rabbit?! When was the last time they sold one of those? ---
**Author:** ![Lanzy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/74df32/32.png) [@Lanzy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lanzy)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2012, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boy-those-jehovahs-witlesses-drones-sure-left-fast/641346/13 "2012-11-20T21:15:27Z")
They didn’t seem intimidated at all, maybe you can re-work the story. Try telling it without the apologist attitude about the guns being not dangerous. In fact a few shots fired in the air will help it a lot. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2012, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boy-those-jehovahs-witlesses-drones-sure-left-fast/641346/14 "2012-11-20T21:24:44Z")
> [@Kimballkid](#): > > You still have a Rabbit?! When was the last time they sold one of those? Those VWs are notoriolsy hard to kill. Dad had one that lasted for over 750,000 miles. ---
**Author:** ![hkepotat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/edb3f5/32.png) [@hkepotat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hkepotat)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2012, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boy-those-jehovahs-witlesses-drones-sure-left-fast/641346/15 "2012-11-20T21:37:32Z")
Many years ago, I was pestered by JW’s at least twice a week in the apartment complex I lived in. I did a little research, spent a couple bucks. The next couple to come to my door, I turned away with a happy “Oh, no thanks, I already have my ticket.” I then showed them my art project: One Golden ticket (even with a bit of sparkle and glitter), written across the top, the number 143,998. I then realized that they did not have their ticket yet, and told them they should hurry up, they are almost out. Didn’t get much of a reaction from them, to be honest, pretty much just shoved some watchtower pamphlets at me and left, my roommate was cracking up in the other room at least. I didn’t see them again, so even if they didn’t get my humor, at least it stopped that. ---
**Author:** ![sisu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/df705f/32.png) [@sisu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sisu)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2012, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boy-those-jehovahs-witlesses-drones-sure-left-fast/641346/16 "2012-11-20T22:16:46Z")
> [@MacTech](#): > > Note- to any anti-gun types, at no point were firearms pointed at the drones or used in a threatening manner, even I would find that behavior rude and unacceptable, the drones legitimately interrupted us while we were getting ready to go to the trap range, the fact that we had guns with us was irrelavent, they were just something we had in hand, the guns were unloaded, and broken open, the ammo was in the car and not easily accessible, as we were in the house Dude I am a gun owner and I would have found what you did as threatening. Don’t be a douche and pretend it wasn’t. ---
**Author:** ![Chimera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Chimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimera)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2012, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boy-those-jehovahs-witlesses-drones-sure-left-fast/641346/17 "2012-11-20T22:40:11Z")
> [@sisu](#): > > Dude I am a gun owner and I would have found what you did as threatening. Don’t be a douche and pretend it wasn’t. [“What do you want?” he said matter of factly](http://i.imgur.com/SDUKt.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![SCAdian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scadian/32/3292_2.png) [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2012, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boy-those-jehovahs-witlesses-drones-sure-left-fast/641346/18 "2012-11-21T01:37:01Z")
My wife had a friend who was out working on his motorcycle when a couple of JWs came up. They looked a little askance at his ponytail and greasy clothes, but asked if he’d like to talk about the Bible. “Sure,” he said, “just a minute.” He went onto the house and came back out with a stack of six or seven Bibles - KJ, Revised Standard, New American Standard, &c. “Which version would you like to talk about?” Said friend was a freshly minted Jesuit priest… ---
**Author:** ![curlcoat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ea5d25/32.png) [@curlcoat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/curlcoat)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2012, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boy-those-jehovahs-witlesses-drones-sure-left-fast/641346/19 "2012-11-21T02:41:35Z")
> [@sisu](#): > > Dude I am a gun owner and I would have found what you did as threatening. Don’t be a douche and pretend it wasn’t. Dude, as a shotgun owner, I can’t see why anyone would feel threatened by a broken open single shot gun pointed at the floor, unless they didn’t understand and/or were afraid of guns. ---
**Author:** ![MsWhatsit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/eb8c5e/32.png) [@MsWhatsit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsWhatsit)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2012, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boy-those-jehovahs-witlesses-drones-sure-left-fast/641346/20 "2012-11-21T02:59:15Z")
> [@curlcoat](#): > > unless they didn’t understand and/or were afraid of guns. It seems to me that this probably encompasses a fairly large number of people. That said, I grew up around guns and it probably wouldn’t have upset me particularly, but then I wouldn’t be going to someone’s front door selling god, either. ---
**Author:** ![ducati](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/cc9497/32.png) [@ducati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ducati)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2012, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boy-those-jehovahs-witlesses-drones-sure-left-fast/641346/21 "2012-11-21T03:25:14Z")
> [@solosam](#): > > I heart my 91/30. I zeroed it on a 25m handgun range, and every round sent a huge explosion of dirt and rocks into the air. The other shooters were definitely paying attention. I have a 91/30 and an M44, and everyone knows you’re there, but if you just have to bother everyone around, take your [AR-50](http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v677/ural/videos/?action=view¤t=AR-50loud.mp4)…😃 [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boy-those-jehovahs-witlesses-drones-sure-left-fast/641346.md?page=2)