Sons of Guns...where is this show going?
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I find the only reasonable firearms programming to be on the Outdoor Channel or Versus.
For me, 'Sons of Guns' and Showtime's 'Lock and Load' (among others) just play into stereotypes and don't do much to help the broad firearms community.
For me, 'Sons of Guns' and Showtime's 'Lock and Load' (among others) just play into stereotypes and don't do much to help the broad firearms community.
Was it anywhere to begin with? It's going right where it should be, down the drain.
All the other similar shows should go also. How many Choppers Crabs, Ice Roads, Parking Wars, Storage wars. Pawn Shop stuff
It goes on and on. It's all junk!
All the other similar shows should go also. How many Choppers Crabs, Ice Roads, Parking Wars, Storage wars. Pawn Shop stuff
It goes on and on. It's all junk!
Smithhound
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I would agree that the first couple of episodes were different and interesting, i did like the one where they rebuilt the flame thrower for the WWII vet, that was kinda touching, especially the look on the guys face when he was firing it. However the bulk of it makes me glad I don't have these folks for neighbors.
A big question I have is this: how are they being able to manufacture FA weapons for people? I watched one show where a guy brought in a box of torched parts for a German MG42 and they (supposedly) built it up as a working FA model. I thought FOPA 86 put an end to that? Are they just making this as a post 86 dealers sample? Another question, pertaining to the flame thrower episode, I thought flame throwers were considered destructive devices, how can they REWAT a display flame thrower and stay out of jail?
Maybe I'm missing something, if so feel free to clue me in.
PS: I don't even think the guys Daughter is that good looking, seems kind of slow to me (I know that's cruel, she's probably a good person, but I wonder if all the lights are on).
RD
A big question I have is this: how are they being able to manufacture FA weapons for people? I watched one show where a guy brought in a box of torched parts for a German MG42 and they (supposedly) built it up as a working FA model. I thought FOPA 86 put an end to that? Are they just making this as a post 86 dealers sample? Another question, pertaining to the flame thrower episode, I thought flame throwers were considered destructive devices, how can they REWAT a display flame thrower and stay out of jail?
Maybe I'm missing something, if so feel free to clue me in.
PS: I don't even think the guys Daughter is that good looking, seems kind of slow to me (I know that's cruel, she's probably a good person, but I wonder if all the lights are on).
RD
pilgrim6a
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Where is it going?
Like most bad TV shows, it will likely go for 10 years.
I have seen the BATFE rip dealers apart on a rumor. Dealers fined for an illegible ZIP CODE on a yellow form. I guess NFA rules are lax. Or "RED JACKET" is only a TV production fiction.
It sets a bad example.
Like most bad TV shows, it will likely go for 10 years.
I have seen the BATFE rip dealers apart on a rumor. Dealers fined for an illegible ZIP CODE on a yellow form. I guess NFA rules are lax. Or "RED JACKET" is only a TV production fiction.
It sets a bad example.
HEAD0001
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I must be the odd man out. I enjoy the show. I like the fact that there are a bunch of gun nuts on TV. And you never know what you are going to see next. I think they are a group of average Joe's like us(or like me) who enjoy what they do for a living.
Are some of them a little full of themselves. Yes they probably are. But who cares. I watch the show for a little bit of enjoyment, and it provides that for me.
I just don't take the show seriously. I take it for what it is. Entertainment. Only thing it is missing is Chum Lee!! Now that would be something-Chum Lee at Red Jacket. Tom.
Are some of them a little full of themselves. Yes they probably are. But who cares. I watch the show for a little bit of enjoyment, and it provides that for me.
I just don't take the show seriously. I take it for what it is. Entertainment. Only thing it is missing is Chum Lee!! Now that would be something-Chum Lee at Red Jacket. Tom.
ibthumper
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I agree. I enjoy the show for what it is. It's not a show me how show. Yea, the big dog is kind of harsh to his team. If it was truly a hostile work environment, I don't think these guys would hang around long. As for the daughter, I don't have any complaints.
I'm sure everything they do is legal. I suspect that showing hours of paperwork being filled out would make for really boring TV. The owner, can't think of his name, does take the time to explain the paperwork and the law from time to time.
I watch the show when I happen to catch it on. I don't go out of my way to look for it, but it's entertaining. The daughter is cute, but at my age, most women are "cute." The employee's all look like my son's friends. The tatto's will fool you. Most the my son's friends seem to be pretty decent types. I suppose the employee's are too.
The boss...well..."Will"...that's his name, he's just the boss. He rants and raves, and the employees ignore him pretty much. Same as I always did.
I really can't figure out what the big deal is about hooking two, three, four...twenty-seven AR's/M-16's together is. Why not just get a SAW or two?
I watch the show when I happen to catch it on. I don't go out of my way to look for it, but it's entertaining. The daughter is cute, but at my age, most women are "cute." The employee's all look like my son's friends. The tatto's will fool you. Most the my son's friends seem to be pretty decent types. I suppose the employee's are too.
The boss...well..."Will"...that's his name, he's just the boss. He rants and raves, and the employees ignore him pretty much. Same as I always did.
I really can't figure out what the big deal is about hooking two, three, four...twenty-seven AR's/M-16's together is. Why not just get a SAW or two?
To each his own but I gave it up after the 2nd or 3rd episode.
I realize the scripts and video is to draw an audience but I think it fits in with most trash they show on tv today. I wouldn't be surprised if the producers have them make a belt feed from an antique potato gun the picker sisters found. Makes about as much sense as having the OCC clowns help put handlebars on a gun.
I realize the scripts and video is to draw an audience but I think it fits in with most trash they show on tv today. I wouldn't be surprised if the producers have them make a belt feed from an antique potato gun the picker sisters found. Makes about as much sense as having the OCC clowns help put handlebars on a gun.
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The OCC episode was one that I did see. I can't believe that jury rigged trigger was all they could figure out. That didn't work. That Paul Jr. advised them on how to make work after quickly looking at it. Just made them look incompetent.
revolvergeek
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That was the only episode that I have watched all the way through. I loved watching the end where that old Marine lit up everything with his resorted flamethrower. I don't think that tank style flamethrowers are regulated. I had a friend of the family (deceased now) that used to fight forest fires in California and he said back in the 60s and 70s they had a couple that they would use to start controlled burns. More recently (last year or two) Small Arms Review has done a couple articles on restoring old dewated American and Japanese WWII flamethrowers.
A lot of people around here are somewhat fascinated by the show because they are local people on TV (same as with Swamp People), but I generally can't watch SoG because of all the typical 'reality show' manufactured drama. I have been to the shop and met a couple of the people on the show (they did work on guns for a couple friends of mine), but the only one that I have ever talked with much is Vince. He has always struck me as very knowledgeable and a stand up guy.
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CAJUNLAWYER
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Honest to God-I refuse to watch it as it is a really insulting portrayal of gun owners. I'm beginning to wonder if this was done purposly to present a bad impression to the public about gun owners. These guys portray stereotypes that are very degrading and damaging to the gun owning public. Why not show Briley or Turnbull or some other restoration program? It like OC choppers-I'd much rather watch a modern marvels presentation of Harleys. It's bad TV and I for one will no twatch it.
bobcat
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The show isn't going into my DVR or eyeballs for sure, the few episodes I've seen the guys aren't really that knowledgable about firearms, they may be good machinists, but their history knowledge is lacking somewhat, doesn't impress me, and sorry, neither does she...
Take care...
Take care...
I think I watched two episodes, and can't stomach any more. This is not the kind of portrayal any decent gun owner wants to be associated with.
Thank you Fellas, I never said anything because I didnt want to seem harsh,but GEESE, First Top Gun, then this one , I thought whats next , then Hillbilly Hand fishin , came out.
Its all about money, when the writers strike was going on, hollywood execs put on reality shows, no scripts,or not much, people still watched, so it caught on. They get these "ACTORS" for little or no money, compared to real actors, and the big savings is writers, they made the real money. So we are stuck with this stuff. I dont know who watches it. Bob
Its all about money, when the writers strike was going on, hollywood execs put on reality shows, no scripts,or not much, people still watched, so it caught on. They get these "ACTORS" for little or no money, compared to real actors, and the big savings is writers, they made the real money. So we are stuck with this stuff. I dont know who watches it. Bob
CAJUNLAWYER
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Well for the most part that's true but let's not get sidetracted-we're talking about TV shows
Moonman
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Us Machinists might disagree about them being GOOD MACHINISTS. They look more like what we might call a JACK-LEG MECHANIC. They should have the daughter play a larger part and less of the dumb projects. Maybe she'll get a spin-off show, stranger things have happened.
Since the show jumped the shark the first season, I figure a radial aircraft engine powered, 36 M2 .50bmg's would be the ultimate "gun." Then they can lock up, go home and watch "Billy the Exterminator" who lives up the block. Joe
9th grade auto shop full of social rejects that get to work on the teachers pet gun projects in class.
"Weld up this Mg42 parts kit, make it work and while you're at it mount these two Saiga's on top of it.
Put a bumper hitch & kick stand on it too,,,,,we're towin' it to the range where that alligator sits by the road tomorrow morn' to meet the customer.
Darlin',,do the paper work for the gentl'man."
What's not to like.......
"Weld up this Mg42 parts kit, make it work and while you're at it mount these two Saiga's on top of it.
Put a bumper hitch & kick stand on it too,,,,,we're towin' it to the range where that alligator sits by the road tomorrow morn' to meet the customer.
Darlin',,do the paper work for the gentl'man."
What's not to like.......
