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Post by GreenBeret1921 on Dec 31, 2003 23:41:23 GMT -5
Its not my parents its just my mom, well all of a sudden she has gone antiairsoft. I am an only child and she is a doctor. a few years a go she watched a kid die because he was shot by a bb gun. Now when she saw a package of oairsoft bbs and wont let me play because she for some reason is wicked protective and thinks if I got shot any where I will die. WOW. I would like any tips on how to get her to understand the difference.
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Post by Jacko on Jan 1, 2004 0:04:12 GMT -5
Well... Uh, we'll take a video of someone getting lit up and remaining alive?
I don't know what to tell you, man, parents are the biggest hurdle for anything. I don't know your mom, but she's obviously a smart lady (Being a doctor) but she may be a little misinformed. I mean, us still being around is proof that airsoft isn't lethal if played properly. Just try to reason with her, maybe have her talk to some veteran players and see if she comes around. If that doesn't work, nothing will, in my experience.
PS: I'd bet $100 that the kid that died probably got shot by .177 copper BB or pellet from an airgun shooting at an obscenely high FPS.
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Post by DE50man on Jan 1, 2004 1:46:08 GMT -5
shoot yourself point blank right in front of her on bare skin, sure it will hurt like hell, you might even bleed a little, but you wont die  |
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Post by Nick on Jan 1, 2004 8:48:15 GMT -5
That's what my mom did before she got to really know what airsoft is about. Then when when my cousin came over and shot me with his gas glock27 from 2 feet away (it hurt like a bitch). She then understanded that it wont kill you. So, your best bet is to shoot yourself from pointblank and show her that it's not as bad as she thinks.
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Post by Dawg Bait on Jan 1, 2004 13:57:41 GMT -5
its kinda weird.. my parents dont care at all.. matter of fact my dad was the first person in this house to own a airsoft GBB.. A Glock 18c... and now my brother and I have better weapons than him.. I have nothing else to say
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Post by trauby on Jan 4, 2004 12:14:02 GMT -5
I would suggest not shooting yourself point blank especially if your mom protests it. It will not prove anything to her. The best thing to do is obey your parents. You can try to convince her by the way Jacko described, but I don't see any other way. If she still says no, then wait till you are out of the house on your own. Did she ever see you play paintball or anyone else, btw? It might help your case if you bring up how it leaves less or no bruises. I would also suggest wearing a full face mask instead of just eye protection. My mom was paranoid as well, but I brung up paintball and she pretty much didn't argue about it.
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Post by Munin on Jan 4, 2004 13:22:48 GMT -5
One of the best ways to get a parent to approve of the game is to bring them along. And if your mom doesn't want to come, bring your dad. He'll probably have a blast, then convince your mom that the game is more or less harmless.
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Post by Dawg Bait on Jan 5, 2004 0:29:07 GMT -5
dont bring your dad if he is like mine.. Gah... Socom and someother members know about him.. I have nothing else to say
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Post by sharpshooter123 on Jan 6, 2004 20:58:19 GMT -5
Its weird my mom could careless if i had an airsoft gun but my dad wouldn't let me. My mom shoots me when she gets the chance with my airsoft gun.  |
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Post by Brownie on Jan 6, 2004 21:19:08 GMT -5
I never had a problem getting into airsoft other then the money. I reccomend showing her this forum, show her videos of airsoft in action. Like Jacko said, she's just misinformed. Show the responsible side of airsoft and hopefully she will come around.
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Post by Gimpy on Jan 6, 2004 21:21:34 GMT -5
My mom was paranoid about airsoft but after a nice dinner and a diamond ring here or there I convinced her to let me get a airsoft gun. But my step-mom there is no way to convince her!  "You know how I feel about guns! There evil and all forms of them should be banned from the united states!" thats what she said to me.... not much help am I .... But just do what ever it takes to convince her! ;D |
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Post by Copeland on Jan 6, 2004 21:35:00 GMT -5
yeaaaaaa that would suck sorry man... my mom hates airsoft... and didnt really want me to get into it... haha told me not to buy the aeg i bought from wolverine too.. haha silly mom... dads cool with it tho
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Post by HotelSixActual on Jan 6, 2004 22:21:27 GMT -5
Well the way i got my parents to let me was taht she would let me play with springers but not own one, so i got one without her knowning, after a while she knew i had them and when i wanted to buy a gas she just said that she knew i was gana get one anyway.
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Post by Jacko on Jan 6, 2004 22:24:26 GMT -5
The two posts above this are bad ideas. Going behind your parents back is just gonna screw things up for you later.
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Post by Copeland on Jan 6, 2004 22:35:06 GMT -5
not really, my dads all for it and my moms dont want me doing jacksh!t she also doesnt want me to join the army haha like she can stop that
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"You know how I feel about guns! There evil and all forms of them should be banned from the united states!" thats what she said to me....
