Still, Hannity's version of entertainment can go too far. Last year, after ending one of his many spirited on-air arguments with liberal contributor Juan Williams, Hannity pulled out a gun and pointed it directly at Williams, according to three sources with knowledge of the incident. He even turned on the laser sight, causing a red dot to bob around on Williams' body. (Hannity was just showing off, the sources said, but the unforeseen off-camera antic clearly disturbed Williams and others on set.)...
"While discussing the issue of firearms, I showed my good friend Juan Williams my unloaded firearm in a professional and safe manner for educational purposes only," Hannity's statement read. "Every precautionary procedure that I have been trained in since the age of 11 was followed. I've had a conceal carry permit in five states for all of my adult life. Any other interpretation of this is outright false reporting."
Someone pointing a gun at you?
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Someone pointing a gun at you?
Ok, gun nuts. This would be like beatdown territory for me. Am I being a sensitive snowflake?
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Maybe not beatdown on the first time but tell him he's a fucking dipshit
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Hannity's also talked about how he'd pull his gun out if he was pulled over by a cop. There's dumb, there's real dumb, and then there's Sean.
One of the downsides of the Internet is that it allows like-minded people to form communities, and sometimes those communities are stupid.
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No, you're not a sensitive snowflake.nafod wrote:Ok, gun nuts. This would be like beatdown territory for me. Am I being a sensitive snowflake?
Still, Hannity's version of entertainment can go too far. Last year, after ending one of his many spirited on-air arguments with liberal contributor Juan Williams, Hannity pulled out a gun and pointed it directly at Williams, according to three sources with knowledge of the incident. He even turned on the laser sight, causing a red dot to bob around on Williams' body. (Hannity was just showing off, the sources said, but the unforeseen off-camera antic clearly disturbed Williams and others on set.)...
"While discussing the issue of firearms, I showed my good friend Juan Williams my unloaded firearm in a professional and safe manner for educational purposes only," Hannity's statement read. "Every precautionary procedure that I have been trained in since the age of 11 was followed. I've had a conceal carry permit in five states for all of my adult life. Any other interpretation of this is outright false reporting."
A friend, in a very dumb moment, pointed a gun at me once when we were kids - I, and our friendship, survived it. Teenagers do dumb shit and (most) manage to live through it.
As an adult, however, there's no way I'd let that stand. He'd have a chair flying at his head. But, (as much as I hate Hannity and as weak as it sounds) if he were my gravy train maybe I'd be able to swallow my manhood and let it go.
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Adult? Laser sight?
Fuck no, that guy should've been jumped and had his head stomped in.
The same would go for a liberal news hack: point a gun at a conservative guest, and pressure the trigger enough to light up the laser? Yeah, your ass gets stomped.
That shit isn't funny. It's just a bad memory or flinch away from a bullet in your chest.
Fuck. No.
Fuck no, that guy should've been jumped and had his head stomped in.
The same would go for a liberal news hack: point a gun at a conservative guest, and pressure the trigger enough to light up the laser? Yeah, your ass gets stomped.
That shit isn't funny. It's just a bad memory or flinch away from a bullet in your chest.
Fuck. No.
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Hannity and the author are describing very different events. Hannity's version sounds more credible. I've always gotten the sense that Williams is universally respected at Fox.nafod wrote:Ok, gun nuts. This would be like beatdown territory for me. Am I being a sensitive snowflake?
Still, Hannity's version of entertainment can go too far. Last year, after ending one of his many spirited on-air arguments with liberal contributor Juan Williams, Hannity pulled out a gun and pointed it directly at Williams, according to three sources with knowledge of the incident. He even turned on the laser sight, causing a red dot to bob around on Williams' body. (Hannity was just showing off, the sources said, but the unforeseen off-camera antic clearly disturbed Williams and others on set.)...
"While discussing the issue of firearms, I showed my good friend Juan Williams my unloaded firearm in a professional and safe manner for educational purposes only," Hannity's statement read. "Every precautionary procedure that I have been trained in since the age of 11 was followed. I've had a conceal carry permit in five states for all of my adult life. Any other interpretation of this is outright false reporting."
To be honest, I've been a fan of Williams for a long time (his books are generally fantastic IMHO). I respect Hannity for his lack of a gag reflex, but little else.
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One time police man pressed gun to my belly. They mistaken me with some robber.
Not very pleasant experience.
Not very pleasant experience.
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I read an article from Breitbart describing the whole thing as 'fake news'. Thing is, the Breitbart article doesn't refute any of the claim that Hannity pointed a gun at Williams at all... I haven't seen in print either Hannity or Williams deny it - they both just say they're cool with it. Seriously, it's like dealing with dumb teens...Turdacious wrote:Hannity and the author are describing very different events. Hannity's version sounds more credible. I've always gotten the sense that Williams is universally respected at Fox.nafod wrote:Ok, gun nuts. This would be like beatdown territory for me. Am I being a sensitive snowflake?
Still, Hannity's version of entertainment can go too far. Last year, after ending one of his many spirited on-air arguments with liberal contributor Juan Williams, Hannity pulled out a gun and pointed it directly at Williams, according to three sources with knowledge of the incident. He even turned on the laser sight, causing a red dot to bob around on Williams' body. (Hannity was just showing off, the sources said, but the unforeseen off-camera antic clearly disturbed Williams and others on set.)...
"While discussing the issue of firearms, I showed my good friend Juan Williams my unloaded firearm in a professional and safe manner for educational purposes only," Hannity's statement read. "Every precautionary procedure that I have been trained in since the age of 11 was followed. I've had a conceal carry permit in five states for all of my adult life. Any other interpretation of this is outright false reporting."
To be honest, I've been a fan of Williams for a long time (his books are generally fantastic IMHO). I respect Hannity for his lack of a gag reflex, but little else.
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Re: Someone pointing a gun at you?
Disarm, beat him over the head and shoulders, disassemble and throw parts in all different directions.
Thats not just for Sean. Its for anyone dumb enough to fuck around with a weapon near me. I know my own ability with a firearm not yours.
Thats not just for Sean. Its for anyone dumb enough to fuck around with a weapon near me. I know my own ability with a firearm not yours.
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Google this and about 1/2 of the links imply that Hannity "pulled a gun" on Williams after an on set argument. Rather loaded language.Boris wrote:I read an article from Breitbart describing the whole thing as 'fake news'. Thing is, the Breitbart article doesn't refute any of the claim that Hannity pointed a gun at Williams at all... I haven't seen in print either Hannity or Williams deny it - they both just say they're cool with it. Seriously, it's like dealing with dumb teens...Turdacious wrote:Hannity and the author are describing very different events. Hannity's version sounds more credible. I've always gotten the sense that Williams is universally respected at Fox.nafod wrote:Ok, gun nuts. This would be like beatdown territory for me. Am I being a sensitive snowflake?
Still, Hannity's version of entertainment can go too far. Last year, after ending one of his many spirited on-air arguments with liberal contributor Juan Williams, Hannity pulled out a gun and pointed it directly at Williams, according to three sources with knowledge of the incident. He even turned on the laser sight, causing a red dot to bob around on Williams' body. (Hannity was just showing off, the sources said, but the unforeseen off-camera antic clearly disturbed Williams and others on set.)...
"While discussing the issue of firearms, I showed my good friend Juan Williams my unloaded firearm in a professional and safe manner for educational purposes only," Hannity's statement read. "Every precautionary procedure that I have been trained in since the age of 11 was followed. I've had a conceal carry permit in five states for all of my adult life. Any other interpretation of this is outright false reporting."
To be honest, I've been a fan of Williams for a long time (his books are generally fantastic IMHO). I respect Hannity for his lack of a gag reflex, but little else.
News source: Network rival CNN (same network that said Trump had hookers piss on Obama's hotel room bed in Russia)NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Hannity says he "never pointed" a gun at Fox News colleague Juan Williams, despite a CNN report to the contrary.
CNN reported Thursday that Hannity pointed a gun directly at Williams and turned on the laser sight off-air following a heated segment last year.
But Hannity told the New York Daily News that he had been discussing guns and "showed my good friend Juan Williams my unloaded firearm in a professional and safe manner for educational purposes only."
Williams said on Twitter that he and Hannity are "great friends" and the "incident is being sensationalized." He says "everything was under total control throughout and I never felt like I was put in harm's way."
Original source: Three unnamed sources with "knowledge of the incident". No confirmation that they were witnesses.
Actual participants: Publicly and clearly deny anything untoward
Conclusion: Likely more fake news
Since the alleged incident took place in gun-phobic NYC someone will probably demand an investigation. Perhaps we'll learn more.
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Would not be surprised if the acount as reported is somewhat "enhanced for drama", but let's say it's true. If so it's a major violation of basic safety. My experience is that gun guys who even briefly and accidently have an unloaded gun sweep across me (spend time in gun shops and it's bound to happen eventually) are immediately apologetic. It's not like this is an esoteric rule. That being said, it's showbiz gossip. You know that's trustworthy and impartial, and no one can possibly have an agenda...
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Your conclusion is quite different from mine. OF COURSE the actual participants are going to deny anything untoward - it makes Hannity look like a gigantic dick at best and borderline criminal at worst and neither Hannity or his co-worker want that. I would probably feel differently if Williams or Hannity had completely denied that a gun had ever been pointed at a human being from the git-go, but that doesn't seem to be the case here.DrDonkeyLove wrote:Google this and about 1/2 of the links imply that Hannity "pulled a gun" on Williams after an on set argument. Rather loaded language.Boris wrote:I read an article from Breitbart describing the whole thing as 'fake news'. Thing is, the Breitbart article doesn't refute any of the claim that Hannity pointed a gun at Williams at all... I haven't seen in print either Hannity or Williams deny it - they both just say they're cool with it. Seriously, it's like dealing with dumb teens...Turdacious wrote:Hannity and the author are describing very different events. Hannity's version sounds more credible. I've always gotten the sense that Williams is universally respected at Fox.nafod wrote:Ok, gun nuts. This would be like beatdown territory for me. Am I being a sensitive snowflake?
Still, Hannity's version of entertainment can go too far. Last year, after ending one of his many spirited on-air arguments with liberal contributor Juan Williams, Hannity pulled out a gun and pointed it directly at Williams, according to three sources with knowledge of the incident. He even turned on the laser sight, causing a red dot to bob around on Williams' body. (Hannity was just showing off, the sources said, but the unforeseen off-camera antic clearly disturbed Williams and others on set.)...
"While discussing the issue of firearms, I showed my good friend Juan Williams my unloaded firearm in a professional and safe manner for educational purposes only," Hannity's statement read. "Every precautionary procedure that I have been trained in since the age of 11 was followed. I've had a conceal carry permit in five states for all of my adult life. Any other interpretation of this is outright false reporting."
To be honest, I've been a fan of Williams for a long time (his books are generally fantastic IMHO). I respect Hannity for his lack of a gag reflex, but little else.News source: Network rival CNN (same network that said Trump had hookers piss on Obama's hotel room bed in Russia)NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Hannity says he "never pointed" a gun at Fox News colleague Juan Williams, despite a CNN report to the contrary.
CNN reported Thursday that Hannity pointed a gun directly at Williams and turned on the laser sight off-air following a heated segment last year.
But Hannity told the New York Daily News that he had been discussing guns and "showed my good friend Juan Williams my unloaded firearm in a professional and safe manner for educational purposes only."
Williams said on Twitter that he and Hannity are "great friends" and the "incident is being sensationalized." He says "everything was under total control throughout and I never felt like I was put in harm's way."
Original source: Three unnamed sources with "knowledge of the incident". No confirmation that they were witnesses.
Actual participants: Publicly and clearly deny anything untoward
Conclusion: Likely more fake news
Since the alleged incident took place in gun-phobic NYC someone will probably demand an investigation. Perhaps we'll learn more.
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Re: Someone pointing a gun at you?
So if we take Sean at his word, he's on the set of a TV show packing a gun. An unloaded gun.
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Would be pretty standard to unload the gun 1st if he really was showing Williams something about the gun more involved than merely "I have a gun". Doesn't mean he carries it empty.
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nafod wrote:Ok, gun nuts. This would be like beatdown territory for me. Am I being a sensitive snowflake?
Still, Hannity's version of entertainment can go too far. Last year, after ending one of his many spirited on-air arguments with liberal contributor Juan Williams, Hannity pulled out a gun and pointed it directly at Williams, according to three sources with knowledge of the incident. He even turned on the laser sight, causing a red dot to bob around on Williams' body. (Hannity was just showing off, the sources said, but the unforeseen off-camera antic clearly disturbed Williams and others on set.)...
"While discussing the issue of firearms, I showed my good friend Juan Williams my unloaded firearm in a professional and safe manner for educational purposes only," Hannity's statement read. "Every precautionary procedure that I have been trained in since the age of 11 was followed. I've had a conceal carry permit in five states for all of my adult life. Any other interpretation of this is outright false reporting."
Cooper's Rules of gun safety.1. All guns are always loaded. Even if they are not, treat them as if they are.
2. Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy. (For those who insist that this particular gun is unloaded, see Rule 1.)
3. Keep your finger off the trigger till your sights are on the target. This is the Golden Rule. Its violation is directly responsible for about 60 percent of inadvertent discharges.
4. Identify your target, and what is behind it. Never shoot at anything that you have not positively identified
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To answer the question - if someone points a firearm at you, let your conscience by your guide. You can keep the gun afterwards for all I care.
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We have no idea what happened. But, apparently, something happened with a gun.
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sounds like they handled it like gentlemen. a white guy pulled a gun on a spook and the spook said 'yessuh, and would you like a shine today too, suh?'
can't get much more copacetic than that...
can't get much more copacetic than that...
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I don't think any reasonable person that knows anything about guns thinks he carries it empty.Schlegel wrote:Would be pretty standard to unload the gun 1st if he really was showing Williams something about the gun more involved than merely "I have a gun". Doesn't mean he carries it empty.