Cy Soto Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 (edited) I'd still like to see the proof that he was a sworn LEO. I read somewhere that he served as Chief of Police in Alma, CO (pop. <150) for a short tenure before he unsuccessfully ran for Sheriff of Jefferson County back in 2002. After that he supposedly was a Reserve Officer for some years but never again served as a full-time LEO. Edited November 8, 2011 by Cy Soto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmetto Sharpshooter Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I really enjoyed the episode showing the Walther PPKs mounted on the bumper. Since I don't have that kind of money, I'm thinking about getting them to mount four High Points on the front of my Buick. Does this sound like a good idea? Oh...the daughter is smoking hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz2011 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I'm not impressed it looks like there following a script.Some drama,some obstacle to over come.Same old crap diffrent time slot. Plus i would not let my daughter dress like that either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I'd still like to see the proof that he was a sworn LEO. I read somewhere that he served as Chief of Police in Alma, CO (pop. <150) for a short tenure before he unsuccessfully ran for Sheriff of Jefferson County back in 2002. After that he supposedly was a Reserve Officer for some years but never again served as a full-time LEO. Realize that in Colorado, you can be elected Sheriff, appointed Cheif and NOT be a POST certified LEO. In fact I know the guy who teaches the "New" sheriffs and chiefs class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leas327 Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 ...The Master Gunsmith (likely a member of Mealteam6) ... Mealteam6 I can't stop laughing. First time I have ever seen a lathe ran by a man sitting on a milking stool. Keeps that belly from bumping the contol levers. I have acutally seen a large fellow kick the spindle on that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foilhat Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I can't watch more than a few minutes of the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokshwn Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I must be one of the odd ones. I like guns, shooting and seeing responsible owners on TV. Yeah I even like watching american hoggers. As long as they are not committing crimes or hurting anyone I think the more guns are on TV the better it is for us gun owners. Don't fool yourself for a minute into thinking that this show (or any like it) puts gun owners in a positive light. These shows don't help us as a portrayal of responsible gun owners. They simply further validate all the asinine and stupid cliche's of gun owners. The show consistently showcases barely capable idiots who can't seem to shoot a single thing without filling it full of tannerite and explosives. Then cater to the extreme's of the gun owner contuum (swarovski crystals and diamonds on your slide...really?) which only further alienates those who could potentially become interested in the shooting sports and further validates the negativity that our opposition would like to portray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I must be one of the odd ones. I like guns, shooting and seeing responsible owners on TV. Yeah I even like watching american hoggers. As long as they are not committing crimes or hurting anyone I think the more guns are on TV the better it is for us gun owners. Don't fool yourself for a minute into thinking that this show (or any like it) puts gun owners in a positive light. These shows don't help us as a portrayal of responsible gun owners. They simply further validate all the asinine and stupid cliche's of gun owners. The show consistently showcases barely capable idiots who can't seem to shoot a single thing without filling it full of tannerite and explosives. Then cater to the extreme's of the gun owner contuum (swarovski crystals and diamonds on your slide...really?) which only further alienates those who could potentially become interested in the shooting sports and further validates the negativity that our opposition would like to portray. Well stated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Don't fool yourself for a minute into thinking that this show (or any like it) puts gun owners in a positive light. These shows don't help us as a portrayal of responsible gun owners. They simply further validate all the asinine and stupid cliche's of gun owners. The show consistently showcases barely capable idiots who can't seem to shoot a single thing without filling it full of tannerite and explosives. Then cater to the extreme's of the gun owner contuum (swarovski crystals and diamonds on your slide...really?) which only further alienates those who could potentially become interested in the shooting sports and further validates the negativity that our opposition would like to portray. Damn Craig....were you looking over my shoulder when you typed this? +100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokshwn Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I'm sneaky like dat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Merricks Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I must be one of the odd ones. I like guns, shooting and seeing responsible owners on TV. Yeah I even like watching american hoggers. As long as they are not committing crimes or hurting anyone I think the more guns are on TV the better it is for us gun owners. Don't fool yourself for a minute into thinking that this show (or any like it) puts gun owners in a positive light. These shows don't help us as a portrayal of responsible gun owners. They simply further validate all the asinine and stupid cliche's of gun owners. The show consistently showcases barely capable idiots who can't seem to shoot a single thing without filling it full of tannerite and explosives. Then cater to the extreme's of the gun owner contuum (swarovski crystals and diamonds on your slide...really?) which only further alienates those who could potentially become interested in the shooting sports and further validates the negativity that our opposition would like to portray. Not fooling myself, but I do have my own opinion. I have people in my family that are not the gun nut type that like the shows and don't see them as putting gun owners in the bad light you so slanderously state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I must be one of the odd ones. I like guns, shooting and seeing responsible owners on TV. Yeah I even like watching american hoggers. As long as they are not committing crimes or hurting anyone I think the more guns are on TV the better it is for us gun owners. Don't fool yourself for a minute into thinking that this show (or any like it) puts gun owners in a positive light. These shows don't help us as a portrayal of responsible gun owners. They simply further validate all the asinine and stupid cliche's of gun owners. The show consistently showcases barely capable idiots who can't seem to shoot a single thing without filling it full of tannerite and explosives. Then cater to the extreme's of the gun owner contuum (swarovski crystals and diamonds on your slide...really?) which only further alienates those who could potentially become interested in the shooting sports and further validates the negativity that our opposition would like to portray. Not fooling myself, but I do have my own opinion. I have people in my family that are not the gun nut type that like the shows and don't see them as putting gun owners in the bad light you so slanderously state. I'd reconsider using "slanderously" as a descriptor. Craig (and admittedly...I) have simply had different experiences. Because they're different from yours doesn't make them a lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Merricks Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Trying to make a point to you and others here, Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Trying to make a point to you and others here, Mark. I think I get your point, Jon. There's a lot of folks out there that wouldn't give hoot in Hell for anything firearms-related if it weren't for shows like this. In that respect, they do good for all of us. My only issue with your post was the characterization that we were somehow slandering that POS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokshwn Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Trying to make a point to you and others here, Mark. I am not quite sure why you chose to make a personal accusation of slander, but this is simply a discussion. You can disagree and I am sure there are those who do not know any better that can enjoy the show as entertainment. At the same time there are many that do not get that same feeling when they watch the show. To say the shows depict shooters in a positive light is a stretch. Both Sons of Guns and American Guns have routinely (scripted or not) required the response of emergency crews due to their activities. What does this show the average viewer? The gun handling is generally atrocious on a good day, and the drama displayed does nothing but indicate that those cast members involved (and by extension gun owners in general) are hot headed and unable to control their emotional response to confrontation or conflict. At any rate, I don't think that it is "slanderous" in the least to suggest that these programs oftentimes portray gun owners in a negative light. Given the level of scripting that is obvious, I would also propose that it isn't by accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2alpha Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 ...The Master Gunsmith (likely a member of Mealteam6) ... Mealteam6 I can't stop laughing. First time I have ever seen a lathe ran by a man sitting on a milking stool. Keeps that belly from bumping the contol levers. I have acutally seen a large fellow kick the spindle on that way. Hey I'm glad someone got it. All the talk about showing shooters and the gun culture in a good light, I think the shows that highlight the abilities and genuine personalities of shooters is good for our image. A lot of the public have no idea of the athletic ability and skills that have been developed in the shooting sports. Something other than the overweight beer guzzling road sign shooting idiots we are usually portrayed as. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingchef Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 ...The Master Gunsmith (likely a member of Mealteam6) ... Mealteam6 I can't stop laughing. First time I have ever seen a lathe ran by a man sitting on a milking stool. Keeps that belly from bumping the contol levers. I have acutally seen a large fellow kick the spindle on that way. Hey I'm glad someone got it. All the talk about showing shooters and the gun culture in a good light, I think the shows that highlight the abilities and genuine personalities of shooters is good for our image. A lot of the public have no idea of the athletic ability and skills that have been developed in the shooting sports. Something other than the overweight beer guzzling road sign shooting idiots we are usually portrayed as. Athletes are not as entertaining to watch as Hillbillies and toothless wonders. These are scripted and made for entertainment TV. It is my hope that these producers will move on to other topics. A few of the shows I've sent to the trash heap: Custom motorcycle builders, with a family feud or lots of Tattoos. Catfish hand catchers, any show on MTV Dog catchers snake wranglers Steven Segal Lawjoke Ice road truckers Gold Rush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHA-LEE Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 (edited) This show is extra funny for local Colorado people to watch because it shows how over the top some of the stuff they do is. For example, the "Lets take the Helicopter to the customer" situations. This guys shop is in north west Denver which is near the mountains. His potential customers that he is "Flying To" are only about 10 - 15 miles from his shop, which is what a 15 minute drive? The thing they don't tell you, but us locals can see is that he is renting a Helicopter from a regional airport that is in WAY south Denver. Then basically flies back up to where his shop is to go to his customer. It takes about an hour to drive from his shop to this helicopter rental place in south Denver then however long it takes to fly back up towards a customer that is already close to his shop. The whole Helicopter this is totally retarded. Any real business man with a time crunch, which they always seem to be in, would simply drive to their customer instead of wasting half a day and a bunch of $$$ to take a Helicopter to a customer location that is only a 15 minute drive away. The other thing that I don't get is how he has this horde of "Gunsmiths" that get tasked with custom jobs but some how can't complete them unless the owner steps in and shows them how to do it. REALLY???!!! If you are a business owner and have a bunch of know nothing "monkeysmiths" working for you how on earth could you ever get anything done or make money? The last nail in the coffin for me is their staged shooting "Challenges". I just don't get how setting up a huge piece of fruit out 15 yards or less and then shooting it with a rifle is a "Test" of a functionality or even a skill test. Then you have the staged mega explosions which are more dangerous than entertaining. Overall this show is a complete flop if you ask me. Its 100% staged or scripted and then you don't even get to see decent shooting when there is shooting. Edited December 8, 2011 by CHA-LEE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foilhat Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 This show is extra funny for local Colorado people to watch because it shows how over the top some of the stuff they do is. For example, the "Lets take the Helicopter to the customer" situations. This guys shop is in north west Denver which is near the mountains. His potential customers that he is "Flying To" are only about 10 - 15 miles from his shop, which is what a 15 minute drive? The thing they don't tell you, but us locals can see is that he is renting a Helicopter from a regional airport that is in WAY south Denver. Then basically flies back up to where his shop is to go to his customer. It takes about an hour to drive from his shop to this helicopter rental place in south Denver then however long it takes to fly back up towards a customer that is already close to his shop. The whole Helicopter this is totally retarded. Any real business man with a time crunch, which they always seem to be in, would simply drive to their customer instead of wasting half a day and a bunch of $$$ to take a Helicopter to a customer location that is only a 15 minute drive away. The other thing that I don't get is how he has this horde of "Gunsmiths" that get tasked with custom jobs but some how can't complete them unless the owner steps in and shows them how to do it. REALLY???!!! If you are a business owner and have a bunch of know nothing "monkeysmiths" working for you how on earth could you ever get anything done or make money? The last nail in the coffin for me is their staged shooting "Challenges". I just don't get how setting up a huge piece of fruit out 15 yards or less and then shooting it with a rifle is a "Test" of a functionality or even a skill test. Then you have the staged mega explosions which are more dangerous than entertaining. Overall this show is a complete flop if you ask me. Its 100% staged or scripted and then you don't even get to see decent shooting when there is shooting. Are you telling me I wont get explosions when I get my SS back from Rich at Canyon Creek? I should have sent it to these guys, darn it, I messed up again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Its like the non redneck verison of sons of guns. It not awesome but it beats watching golf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrawandDuck Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Flipping channels and caught this guy selling a S&W Governor ($800 pistol) and a Mossberg VIP .223 ($500 rifle) to some guy from Florida for 8 grand....did a trigger job on the S&W and bedded the stock and polished the action on the rifle....Oh, they engraved a 3" alligator on the stock of the rifle and some foofoo engraving on the revo cylinder all for the a small additional charge of $6,700...and people believe this stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Springer Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I about lost my mind when I saw that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstoos Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I would like that half hour of my life back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntingPaper Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I like this show... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 U see the episode where the blonde from Texas brought here white AR15 and trade it in with $7000 or So to buy a custom white JP AR10 style rifle? I hope they only used those numbers to create hype instead of raping that poor woman. See got a $5k duracoat job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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