Heard of The Oklahoma Run n’ Gun? Because the human war crimes responsible for this cultural abortion have certainly heard of you. Last week, two beardy, beery members of the “biathalon combining running and shooting” decided to post a picture on Facebook, which a lot of people — including us — aren’t too happy about.
Clutching automatic rifles and flashing shit-eating grins, two hallucinogenically creepy dudes flank a target done up to resemble the rainbow flag. The caption, which curiously features no misspellings, reads: “New high visibility targets on the 500 yard range.”
Well. It’s certainly setting one’s sights on bigger game than squirrel.
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“People got really offended and really upset and it didn’t take long for the photograph to upset lots of people,” said Freedom Oklahoma Executive Director Troy Stevenson, who (correctly) interpreted the image as a smug insult — if not outright threat — to the gay community.
When asked about the target, the event organizer played dumb, which doubtfully required much in the way of Stanislavskian Method acting. He claims that many people had complained about not being able to see the targets, and this was their response. He also claims it was meant to be funny and that The Oklahoma Run n’ Gun is a “liberty and fitness group.” You only need to examine the physiques on display here to see this statement is a grotesque lie.
Fans of liberty, fitness, and fun ourselves, we hope the boys have a good sense of humor and can handle Queerty’s new line of “Oklahomo” Run n’ Gun-inspired sex toys.
h/t: Kfor: News Channel 4
Maritz Olivier
Wtf
Craig Houghton
Looks like they’re advertising a gay friendly shooting range. Not sure if they realize that we’re not totally wrapped up in the flag to the point that we’re going to freak out if the shoot at it.
Knock yourself out…I’ll be right over here getting legally married.
Carlos Zuniga
Closet Queens,
russellhm
Likely, club members’ parents were never married. Also likely, members have really tiny dicks and the club makes them feel more masculine.
Ladbrook
These are the same assholes who fly confederate flags on MLK Day as a way of quietly encouraging the more emotionally unstable within their ranks to go out and do actual harm to the people they have deemed “unworthy” of respect.
Denis Camacho
SCAREY ð??³
triitagain
It’s not earth shattering to spot ignorance in the ‘pages’ of Queerty, but your authors should understand the basics of the content on which they report. The firearms in the photo you posted are semi-automatic sporting rifles. Automatic rifles are weapons of war and have been illegal in the U.S.A. for quite some time. Justifiably mock these gentlemen for their feeble attempt at social commentary, but leave the (inaccurate) details of their firearm choice out of it. Those tools can as easily be used in defense of your safety from homophobia; your enemy is the mind and intent of those that would do you harm, not the variety of weapon he or she may choose to wield. Feel free to critique me for pointing out your folly. -out and proud homo & competitive sporting shooter
SteveDenver
This is what happens WHEN COUSINS MARRY. Gays and lesbians leaving Oklahoma should be considered refugees and be given federal assistance.
Don Olson
Guck heads
Chris Duffy
Well, they took a picture. That makes a great target too. Print ‘er out!!!
enlightenone
Nothing surprising or new here about the behaviors of retard, white trash, dick envy, so-called “men.” When a rifle is your sex organ and brain watch out! What is surprsing is that they aren’t wearing confederate flag skull wraps.
enlightenone
@russellhm: “Likely, club members’ parents were never married. Also likely, members have really tiny dicks and the club makes them feel more masculine.” Bulls-eye!
Realitycheck
I am sorry, I had an extremely busy day….. So why is this even remotely important?
Two shooting goons in the middle of a farm is making the news? Because?
Did Governor Jindal fund the entire operation ?
GLF
Quelle surprise, homophobia at a gun club. Who ever could have predicted that one…
David Quirk
closet cases
Gee Rosato
aliengod
Who cares? Shoot away boys.
MikeSauce
At least it’s a rainbow flag, and not actual gay people… although unfortunately, that wouldn’t be surprising in Oklahoma.
Leonard Woodrow
Sadly, there are mental retards in all walks of life.
Craig Shapiro
Yea, me n tha boys, out in tha woods all alone gettin drunk sayin ” i ain’t dun this before, its your turn to be bottom. Hay now you listen up my lil bruther, daddy say you tighter then cousin Bj.
Ariel Hans Christian
So the New civil war begins! We still win!
polarisfashion
I wonder how they would feel if we made Confederate Flags into shooting targets? How about we use the likeness of people like Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, or even someone like David Duke? We could even use the image of the Republican Candidates for this election, but I doubt anyone has enough bullets for that.
Xzamilio
Jeez, if there was ever a time for a weapons malfunction or friendly fire. Yep… I said it.
phurface
Oh I’ll bet ‘Rick and Bubba’ do a whole lot out in dem woods that they ain’t tellin.
Rick Gillum
Guess what dumb fucks. We got married last year here. Lol.
Cory Manson
bring it bitch…….they act like some gays cant shoot. my aim is great.
AtticusBennett
yeah. it’s completely shocking that the trashiest of trash with their guns and tiny impotent penises think it’s hilarious to mock shooting gay people.
there’s a reason any gay man with half a brain moves as far away as he can from these mouth-breathing lowlifes. those that don’t end up like anonymous internet commenters who cheer on the very forces that lead them to live closeted miserable lives.
Giancarlo85
This is why I don’t believe in the second amendment and think it’s a pile of distorted trash.
@triitagain: Oh please. Semi-automatic rifles should not even be legal. There is no point in having them. Go take your right wing fox news propaganda bullshit somewhere else. These guys are inciting violence and want to commit violent acts towards other citizens. Maybe you are the one that needs to use your head.
triitagain
@Giancarlo85: Glad to see you using one of those “trash amendments” you mention to spread the love @giancarlo86. Remember only a short period of time ago there were groups that used language like yours; “Gay marriage SHOULD NOT be legal.” Denying others something you don’t agree with or understand is not the way American’s do things. #Tolerance is not a one sided state of mind.
Food for thought. You won’t find a licensed, carry permitted individual on the receiving end of homophobic violence.
Roger Honeycutt
Consider the source.
Roger Honeycutt
This gay owns a gun and is a damn good shot
Alby Back
We all know that all those homophobes are the ones crusing Craigslist for kinky but sex. And they’re cute. Warm up those buttplugs!
James Kelley
Lord, what will those Christian clerks resort to next…..
Giancarlo85
@triitagain: Aw that is interesting. Now you are claiming you are being discriminated against. You are more like the religious right. There shouldn’t be conceal and carry laws, and your gun could always end up being used against you. Or they could have a gun of their own and overpower you. So your suggestion is naive and stupid.
And what about gun rights? You weren’t born with a gun, but people are born gay. Your logic is what the religious right uses. You claim you are being discriminated against because I don’t think you should have a gun. Why the hell would I trust someone like you to carry a weapon in public? Nobody is discriminating against you and this has nothing to do with tolerance. Go take your right wing spin somewhere else!
triitagain
It has to do with you limiting the rights of others, seems the emotion of the issue has knocked you off point. As they say, when the argument is lost, slander the opposition. If you want to discuss accidents costing lives, we can look at the number of people who die in any number activities/tools/privledges that you can ban. Elevators, cars, planes, trains, tractors, swimming pools, biking, skiing, the list is innumerable.
Giancarlo85
You know what is hilarious? All the numerous accidents at gun shows. Happens quite frequently. So called “trained professionals” end up making grave mistakes… eventually someone is going to lose their life.
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/02/19/1276171/-First-gun-show-accident-of-2014-continues-avg-1-per-month-streak-into-3rd-year-GunFAIL-LVII
And to compare owning a gun to same sex marriage. Wow what illogic. Do you own your spouse? The two topics have NOTHING to do with each other.
CaliKyle
@triitagain: Never mind the specifics re: type of firearm. It needs to be these inbreed cretins minus the guns they hide behind vs big homo bros who post-beating will be sure to go all Deliverance on their piggy asses. These guys are operating under the delusion that guns equal manliness, high testosterone, when in fact guns are for pussies and cowards who prefer to avoid testing their strength, fighting abilities and courage by keeping great physical distance between themselves and any adversary while they let a bullet do what their dirty work; what they’re too weak and afraid to do themselves.
John Smith
They need some way to denote the “bulls-eye” though….maybe a small noose? Then they could proudly display their racism along with their homophobia –kill two birds with one bigoted stone, as it were.
But I’m guessing these guys aren’t big thinkers like us gay guys are…which I think proves my theory once and for all that man-candy is not only delicious, but nutritious…brain food –from one head to another.
Giancarlo85
@triitagain: You have extreme slippery slope logic. Guns are designed to kill. What I propose has nothing to do with limiting rights. You are making things up because that is how your mind functions. You are the one that is off point because you are now resorting to a red herring argument. Remove logical fallacies please. You owning a gun isn’t a right. And conceal carry permits are dangerous to the public. They shouldn’t exist.
AtticusBennett
@triitagain: are elevators, cars, and swimming pools and the others you listed things that are designed to kill? no. that’s the difference that the gun-nuts don’t seem to understand.
a gun has one purpose – to fire bullets.
Giancarlo85
@AtticusBennett: Absolutely. A car can be extremely safe if employing the “smith” system (defensive driving). An elevator, swimming pool and air travel are also incredibly safe.
But gun related deaths aren’t caused by a gun sponatenously firing… and they are more dangerous then anything (including cars).
By the way, lets bring up cars… reckless drivers face punishments including the loss of license. Having a driving license is a PRIVILEGE, not a right. You are EXPECTED To follow rules or have points on your license in the form of tickets. You could face eventual suspension.
Even regulations on drivers are more strict than regulations on guns. This country has incredibly LAX gun control laws. And even when they tried to push stricter gun control laws (including tougher background checks, which are popularly backed by a majority of Americans), the gun lobby got some corrupt Congressmen to shut it down.
Guns are designed to kill. They have no other purpose. Some may claim hunting, but there is no reason you should own an AR-15 or any other weapon of the sort.