# Gun question in GQ **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [September 13, 2011, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gun-question-in-gq/596173 "2011-09-13T17:37:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 9
**Author:** ![Darth\_Nader](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ad7895/32.png) [@Darth\_Nader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darth_Nader)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2011, 6:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gun-question-in-gq/596173/161 "2011-09-28T06:10:38Z")
Sorry to bump this. Sometimes you have a bad day and post when you are really upset. [http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=14300815&postcount=77](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=14300815&postcount=77) ---
**Author:** ![Measure\_for\_Measure](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/measure_for_measure/32/557_2.png) [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2011, 6:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gun-question-in-gq/596173/162 "2011-09-28T06:32:46Z")
> [@pkbites](#): > > I just wanted to get an idea of what might happen when I arrive in NYC. I just wanted to be prepared to deal with the local gendarmes. I’ve been on 6 web sites now and haven’t received an answer that makes me comfortable, but this is one of the only ones that I’ve been attacked like this. Just out of curiosity, how helpful was this message board? On a (ranked) scale of, say, 1-6? Setting aside the flak. ---
**Author:** ![pkbites](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pkbites/32/204_2.png) [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2011, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gun-question-in-gq/596173/163 "2011-09-28T17:47:46Z")
> [@Measure\_for\_Measure](#): > > Just out of curiosity, how helpful was this message board? On a (ranked) scale of, say, 1-6? Setting aside the flak. A 2. There were a couple of posts that actually were helpful. Also, none of the other websites I went on were of much help either, and most of them are pro-gun sites. Ironically recently I learned of a Deputy Sheriff acquaintance that went to NYC a few months ago also. So last night I finally got a hold of him and asked if he took his pistol. His answer was he had driven across Canada from Detroit to get there. Plus, it was his birthday weekend and had intended to do some drinking while there. Both situations prompted him to not to take one. ---
**Author:** ![pkbites](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pkbites/32/204_2.png) [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2011, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gun-question-in-gq/596173/164 "2011-10-31T18:08:43Z")
Went to NYC, took my pistol, carried it there, and guess what happened? **NOTHING!** The paperwork I had to fill out at LGA was a little different than what is normally filled out when declaring a firearm in checked luggage. But other than that there were no problems whatsoever. Except for all those people I gunned down because I’m a crazy cop who doesn’t know what he’s doing, right **R. P. McMurphy?** :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![mlees](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ba8739/32.png) [@mlees](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mlees)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2011, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gun-question-in-gq/596173/165 "2011-10-31T19:20:16Z")
> [@pkbites](#): > > Went to NYC, took my pistol, carried it there, and guess what happened? > **NOTHING!** You sound disappointed. Did you remember to use the phrases “Don’t you know who I am??” and “You can have my gun when you pry it from my cold dead hands.”? Did you remember to bring shifty eyes and a certain swagger? When all else fails, flip the cops the bird and call them fascists. They love that. ---
**Author:** ![R.P.McMurphy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7993a0/32.png) [@R.P.McMurphy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R.P.McMurphy)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2011, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gun-question-in-gq/596173/166 "2011-10-31T22:55:19Z")
> [@pkbites](#): > > Went to NYC, took my pistol, carried it there, and guess what happened? > **NOTHING!** > The paperwork I had to fill out at LGA was a little different than what is normally filled out when declaring a firearm in checked luggage. But other than that there were no problems whatsoever. > > Except for all those people I gunned down because I’m a crazy cop who doesn’t know what he’s doing, right **R. P. McMurphy?** :rolleyes: So, as advised, you didn’t need to bring the stupid thing anyway. Also, you must be the most the more boring person in the world if you can come to New York and have **NOTHING** happen. What did you do, sit in you hotel room and watch Jerry Springer the entire time? At least do what most guys like you do, hire a male prostitute. ---
**Author:** ![pkbites](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pkbites/32/204_2.png) [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2011, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gun-question-in-gq/596173/167 "2011-10-31T23:16:26Z")
> [@R.P.McMurphy](#): > > At least do what most guys like you do, hire a male prostitute. I didn’t have your fathers number. ---
**Author:** ![R.P.McMurphy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7993a0/32.png) [@R.P.McMurphy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R.P.McMurphy)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2011, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gun-question-in-gq/596173/168 "2011-11-01T00:03:35Z")
> [@pkbites](#): > > I didn’t have your fathers number. Weak, very weak, sort of like a limp wrist. But your desires are in the right place. My dad was a hunk. That’s why I’m here. Oh, and my father is deceased. Are you a necrophiliac? A gay necrophiliac? No wonder **NOTHING** happened during your visit. ---
**Author:** ![pkbites](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pkbites/32/204_2.png) [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2011, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gun-question-in-gq/596173/169 "2011-11-01T01:44:20Z")
> [@R.P.McMurphy](#): > > Oh, and my father is deceased. Killed during a robbery attempt, was he? ---
**Author:** ![R.P.McMurphy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7993a0/32.png) [@R.P.McMurphy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R.P.McMurphy)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2011, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gun-question-in-gq/596173/170 "2011-11-01T03:24:44Z")
> [@pkbites](#): > > Killed during a robbery attempt, was he? Nothing that you, Barny Fife, could have ever prevented. BTW, he’s far beyond rigor mortise so it looks like your fantasy hook-up is going to be especially difficult. Do you want the address to his grave site? ---
**Author:** ![pkbites](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pkbites/32/204_2.png) [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2011, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gun-question-in-gq/596173/171 "2011-11-01T04:34:21Z")
NM ---
**Author:** ![Gary\_Kumquat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/4491bb/32.png) [@Gary\_Kumquat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_Kumquat)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2011, 11:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gun-question-in-gq/596173/172 "2011-11-01T11:13:27Z")
> [@R.P.McMurphy](#): > > Weak, very weak, sort of like a limp wrist “hire a male prostitute”…“limp wrist”…“gay”. I find it a lot more concerning that you feel it’s insulting someone to claim that they are gay, than I do that PKB came back with a “yeah, like your dad” response. ---
**Author:** ![Chimera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Chimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimera)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2011, 11:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gun-question-in-gq/596173/173 "2011-11-01T11:21:13Z")
Just a raging mass of insecurity, he is. ---
**Author:** ![3\_20\_59\_or\_bust](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/3/47e85d/32.png) [@3\_20\_59\_or\_bust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/3_20_59_or_bust)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2011, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gun-question-in-gq/596173/174 "2011-11-01T16:16:59Z")
> [@pkbites](#): > > I didn’t have your fathers number. Childish and easily offended…good thing you carry a gun! ---
**Author:** ![Hbns](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/8edcca/32.png) [@Hbns](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hbns)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2011, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gun-question-in-gq/596173/175 "2011-11-01T16:50:37Z")
> [@3\_20\_59\_or\_bust](#): > > Childish and easily offended…good thing you carry a gun! Says the one that gave us [this](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=14249852&postcount=2) mature witticism. :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![E-Sabbath](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e19adc/32.png) [@E-Sabbath](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E-Sabbath)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2011, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gun-question-in-gq/596173/176 "2011-11-01T22:31:33Z")
I most assuredly am glad nothing went wrong, pkbites. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gun-question-in-gq/596173.md?page=8)