Kevin Costner wants more gun control, you can comment!

thrgunsmith · May 29, 2007, 03:32 AM

http://www.postchronicle.com/news/en...21283169.shtml

Kevin Costner Calls For Stricter Gun Laws
By Staff
May 28, 2007

Kevin Costner is urging U.S. lawmakers to come up with a series of strict new gun legislation - even if it limits his own shooting time.

The Dances With Wolves star admits he loves to hunt and often heads out with his dogs and a shotgun passed down through generations of his family, but he's the first to admit that America's gun laws are too weak.

And following the recent tragedy (Apr06) at Virginia Tech college, where English student Cho Seung-Hui killed 32 people in what was the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history, Costner feels that legislators should get tough with firearms owners, who refuse to accept their practices could harm others.

He says, "I'm a hunter, I hunt but I think there should be gun laws. I think there should be a lot of gun laws.

"I don't want to lose my shotgun but there's a real good reason why I use my shotgun. It came from my grandpa. His cheek was on it. My dad's cheek was on it and I go out and hunt with my dogs.

"My gun's an heirloom to me and my son, one day, when I'm gone, is gonna know, `Your dad hunted with that.'

"But, even though with the connection that I have to my gun, can I look at the Nra (National Rifle Association) and say, `I think you're out of line?' I can say that." (c)

old 12 gauge · May 29, 2007, 05:54 AM

Maybe someone should tell him that there are already 20,000 gun laws on the books.

DonR101395 · May 29, 2007, 07:01 AM

When will they understand that the 2nd amendment has nothing to do with hunting?

Manedwolf · May 29, 2007, 08:36 AM

I guess he didn't see the whole Zumbo thing.

Doug.38PR · May 29, 2007, 09:00 AM

another has-been looking for attention. Who cares what some actor thinks anyway?

ShipWreck · May 29, 2007, 10:07 AM

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I guess he didn't see the whole Zumbo thing.

Haha, yea, no kidding...

I posted the same story on my site earlier too..

Manedwolf · May 29, 2007, 10:14 AM

Someone should also point out to him that the Salt Lake City mall shooting was done with a shotgun JUST LIKE HIS SHOTGUN.

That maybe those ought to be banned too, hmmmmmm? Maybe they should take away his prized heirloom shotgun and melt it down because, you never know, someone could steal it and use it in another mall shooting! Or he could become domestically violent when he touches it! Think of the children!

I can't stand people like this.

PotatoJudge · May 29, 2007, 10:17 AM

Time to go burn my copy of The Postman.

Now what's this about gun control?

KimberDen · May 29, 2007, 10:23 AM

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He says, "I'm a hunter, I hunt but I think there should be gun laws. I think there should be a lot of gun laws.

"I don't want to lose my shotgun but there's a real good reason why I use my shotgun. It came from my grandpa. His cheek was on it. My dad's cheek was on it and I go out and hunt with my dogs.

"My gun's an heirloom to me and my son, one day, when I'm gone, is gonna know, `Your dad hunted with that.'

"But, even though with the connection that I have to my gun, can I look at the Nra (National Rifle Association) and say, `I think you're out of line?' I can say that." (c)

This is the most incoherent piece of mumbo jumbo I've heard since Zumbo's terrorist rifle diatribe. Dick Chaney should take them both grizzly hunting.

Manedwolf · May 29, 2007, 10:23 AM

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Time to go burn my copy of The Postman.

Didn't the good guys in that have an M1 carbine?

And aren't those on the AWB II list? Which I'm sure he supports?

Ironic, if so. But typical for Hollywood. The same people who glorify irresponsible firearms use and handling then turn around and attack the people who actually treat guns with responsibility and respect.

The Canuck · May 29, 2007, 11:24 AM

Just don't send him back to Canada, please!

dasmi · May 29, 2007, 11:30 AM

The 2nd Amendment has nothing to do with hunting. I'm so tired of hearing this crap. "I'm a hunter, but..." "We don't want to limit your hunting guns, but..."

BillCA · May 29, 2007, 11:30 AM

Kevin Costner is an idiot.

Tomas · May 29, 2007, 12:10 PM

Another actor whose movies I don't have to go to any more.

Tom

The Canuck · May 29, 2007, 12:16 PM

I find the hypocrisy painful, I just realized what was tickling my brain.

His new show is called Mr. Brooks. Its about a hitman.

Erebus · May 29, 2007, 12:22 PM

More BS from another resident of the land of make believe.

Redworm · May 29, 2007, 12:26 PM

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When will they understand that the 2nd amendment has nothing to do with hunting?

Oh I'm sure they do. That's why they keep trying to convince the rest of America that only hunting matters.

physics12398 · May 29, 2007, 02:53 PM

I'm a college student and after the VT shooting there was an uproar at my school over gun control. I did my best to defend the second amendment with a few others but I think my generation looks down upon firearms in general.

Harry Callahan · May 29, 2007, 03:11 PM

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I'm a college student and after the VT shooting there was an uproar at my school over gun control. I did my best to defend the second amendment with a few others but I think my generation looks down upon firearms in general.
Today 12:26 PM

This is why it is absolutely IMPERATIVE that we introduce our children to this great sport of ours and go out of our way to expose those that don't know any better to the great thrills we enjoy by simply exercising that which is out 2nd Amendment. Start writing your Congressmen, flood the editorial pages of your newspapers, and aggressively defend our interest or we may not have an interest to defend as it's legislated away!

Slugthrower · May 29, 2007, 04:59 PM

Media Whores... Why do people make idols of these fools? Idiots placing idiots upon pedestals, who is more of an idiot?

DonR101395 · May 29, 2007, 05:14 PM

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Why do people make idols of these fools? Idiots placing idiots upon pedestals, who is more of an idiot?

Two idiots don't make an Einstein

Real Gun · May 29, 2007, 06:06 PM

I guess Tom Selleck won't be stopping by anytime soon.

joab · May 29, 2007, 06:23 PM

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"My gun's an heirloom to me and my son, one day, when I'm gone, is gonna know, `Your dad hunted with that.'

My guns will be heirlooms to my son and one day, when I'm gone he's gonna know 'your dad protected your family with that'

Kreyzhorse · May 29, 2007, 06:30 PM

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Time to go burn my copy of The Postman.

You mean you didn't burn it before this?

Just when I've been itching to buy the DVD of Dancing with Wolves he has to run his mouth. Think I'll pass now.

gyp_c2 · May 29, 2007, 06:40 PM

...good one...

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I guess Tom Selleck won't be stopping by anytime soon.

I miss Montelia...I hope Tom's still with us...

May 29, 2007, 03:32 AM	#1
thrgunsmith Senior Member Join Date: May 28, 2007 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 171	Kevin Costner wants more gun control, you can comment! http://www.postchronicle.com/news/en...21283169.shtml Kevin Costner Calls For Stricter Gun Laws By Staff May 28, 2007 Kevin Costner is urging U.S. lawmakers to come up with a series of strict new gun legislation - even if it limits his own shooting time. The Dances With Wolves star admits he loves to hunt and often heads out with his dogs and a shotgun passed down through generations of his family, but he's the first to admit that America's gun laws are too weak. And following the recent tragedy (Apr06) at Virginia Tech college, where English student Cho Seung-Hui killed 32 people in what was the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history, Costner feels that legislators should get tough with firearms owners, who refuse to accept their practices could harm others. He says, "I'm a hunter, I hunt but I think there should be gun laws. I think there should be a lot of gun laws. "I don't want to lose my shotgun but there's a real good reason why I use my shotgun. It came from my grandpa. His cheek was on it. My dad's cheek was on it and I go out and hunt with my dogs. "My gun's an heirloom to me and my son, one day, when I'm gone, is gonna know, `Your dad hunted with that.' "But, even though with the connection that I have to my gun, can I look at the Nra (National Rifle Association) and say, `I think you're out of line?' I can say that." (c)

May 29, 2007, 07:01 AM	#3
DonR101395 Senior Member Join Date: October 30, 2005 Location: NWFL Posts: 2,998	When will they understand that the 2nd amendment has nothing to do with hunting? __________________ Stupid should hurt!

May 29, 2007, 11:24 AM	#11
The Canuck Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2006 Location: Calgary Alberta, Canada Posts: 289	Just don't send him back to Canada, please! __________________ "If you put one in the snot locker, it doesn't matter what calibre it is". TRP Operator. SIG P229R. Swiss Arms Classic Green Carbine.

May 29, 2007, 11:30 AM	#12
dasmi Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 877	The 2nd Amendment has nothing to do with hunting. I'm so tired of hearing this crap. "I'm a hunter, but..." "We don't want to limit your hunting guns, but..." __________________ If we look at the black record of mass murder, exploitation, and tyranny levied on society by governments over the ages, we need not be loath to abandon the Leviathan State and ... try freedom. --Murray Rothbard, For a New Liberty

May 29, 2007, 11:30 AM	#13
BillCA Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2004 Location: Silicon Valley, Ca Posts: 6,048	Kevin Costner is an idiot. __________________ BillCA in CA (Unfortunately) Editorial Advisor - Handgun Club of America http://www.handgunclub.com For American's handgun enthuisasts.

May 29, 2007, 05:54 AM	#2
old 12 gauge Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2006 Posts: 165	Maybe someone should tell him that there are already 20,000 gun laws on the books.

May 29, 2007, 08:36 AM	#4
Manedwolf Senior Member Join Date: May 28, 2007 Posts: 3,266	I guess he didn't see the whole Zumbo thing.

May 29, 2007, 09:00 AM	#5
Doug.38PR Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2005 Posts: 3,298	another has-been looking for attention. Who cares what some actor thinks anyway?

May 29, 2007, 10:14 AM	#7
Manedwolf Senior Member Join Date: May 28, 2007 Posts: 3,266	Someone should also point out to him that the Salt Lake City mall shooting was done with a shotgun JUST LIKE HIS SHOTGUN. That maybe those ought to be banned too, hmmmmmm? Maybe they should take away his prized heirloom shotgun and melt it down because, you never know, someone could steal it and use it in another mall shooting! Or he could become domestically violent when he touches it! Think of the children! I can't stand people like this.

May 29, 2007, 10:17 AM	#8
PotatoJudge Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 62	Time to go burn my copy of The Postman. Now what's this about gun control?

May 29, 2007, 12:10 PM	#14
Tomas Senior Member Join Date: May 9, 1999 Location: Washington Posts: 285	Another actor whose movies I don't have to go to any more. Tom __________________ My 10mm article. www.10mm.biz/10mm%20Advocacy/10mm_advocacy_article_2007.htm

May 29, 2007, 12:16 PM	#15
The Canuck Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2006 Location: Calgary Alberta, Canada Posts: 289	I find the hypocrisy painful, I just realized what was tickling my brain. His new show is called Mr. Brooks. Its about a hitman. __________________ "If you put one in the snot locker, it doesn't matter what calibre it is". TRP Operator. SIG P229R. Swiss Arms Classic Green Carbine.

May 29, 2007, 12:22 PM	#16
Erebus Junior Member Join Date: August 29, 2006 Location: North Centrl MA Posts: 5	More BS from another resident of the land of make believe.

May 29, 2007, 02:53 PM	#18
physics12398 Member Join Date: May 29, 2007 Location: PA Posts: 38	I'm a college student and after the VT shooting there was an uproar at my school over gun control. I did my best to defend the second amendment with a few others but I think my generation looks down upon firearms in general.

May 29, 2007, 04:59 PM	#20
Slugthrower Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2006 Posts: 746	Media Whores... Why do people make idols of these fools? Idiots placing idiots upon pedestals, who is more of an idiot? __________________ History is a freak show and a dark comedy. Mankind is a spectacle all to itself. Play your role, let the jesters play theirs. In the end...who has the last laugh?

May 29, 2007, 06:06 PM	#22
Real Gun Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2004 Location: SC Posts: 183	I guess Tom Selleck won't be stopping by anytime soon.