Comments on: Jim Zumbo in Hot Water for AR AK Rifle Comments http://blog.kingsoutdoorworld.com/2007/02/21/jim-zumbo-in-hot-water-for-ar-ak-rifle-comments/ Behind the Scenes at King's Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:10:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=1.5.2 Comment on Jim Zumbo in Hot Water for AR AK Rifle Comments by: Bob http://blog.kingsoutdoorworld.com/2007/02/21/jim-zumbo-in-hot-water-for-ar-ak-rifle-comments/#comment-509912 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:24:36 +0000 http://blog.kingsoutdoorworld.com/2007/02/21/jim-zumbo-in-hot-water-for-ar-ak-rifle-comments/#comment-509912 I consider myself an old timer too since I got my start hunting and fishing in rural northern Pennsylvania back in the late 50s. Back then, the only long guns I knew of had wood stocks. Maybe that's why I'm a traditionalist and would no sooner hunt with a "black gun" as jump off a cliff. But if guys want to hunt with them, or do whatever, I guess to each his own. That said, going to the range is one thing, but I maintain they look absurd in the woods, and I'll stick to that opinion. (And I have shot others’ ARs at the range, and enjoyed it - I always have fun shooting). "Back in the day," I lived and breathed to hunt (and fish), poured over the gun section in the Sears catalog, and read every outdoor magazine I got my hands on, including Outdoor Life to which I had a subscription for years and years. And I always bought Remington ammo. I had so little money back then I used to buy my ammo by the shell (shotgun) because the local gun shops and Western Auto in the small town I grew up in would gladly break boxes and sell it that way. I still have a Rem 870 Wingmaster I bought more recently (35 years ago now if you consider that more recently) that I've maintained in mint condition. I'm an adamant and life-long supporter of the Second Amendment. I also happen to be an adamant, life-long supporter of the First Amendment. Maybe it's because I happen to have some of the same views of black guns as Zumbo, but I can't agree with some of the vilification I've heard and read about, on this blog and others where some of it has been far worse - much of it is way over the top and my in opinion, some of it is pretty sick stuff. The man is a life-long Second Amendment guy who has supported our interests and he’s entitled to his opinion. I totally disagree with Outdoor Life and Remington. We have our Constitution, ten Amendments comprising our Bill of Rights, and 17 additional Amendments, and it would appear they only concern themselves with one single amendment. To me, that's un-American. I will never so much as read Outdoor Life again much less buy it, nor will I ever buy Remington products - and I am right this moment planning on acquiring several rifles and another shotgun or two as I begin to prepare for my retirement activities. Remington would have been on the list of possibilities until this. As for my mint Wingmaster, it will be unused until I sell it. I consider myself an old timer too since I got my start hunting and fishing in rural northern Pennsylvania back in the late 50s. Back then, the only long guns I knew of had wood stocks. Maybe that’s why I’m a traditionalist and would no sooner hunt with a “black gun” as jump off a cliff. But if guys want to hunt with them, or do whatever, I guess to each his own.

That said, going to the range is one thing, but I maintain they look absurd in the woods, and I’ll stick to that opinion. (And I have shot others’ ARs at the range, and enjoyed it - I always have fun shooting).

“Back in the day,” I lived and breathed to hunt (and fish), poured over the gun section in the Sears catalog, and read every outdoor magazine I got my hands on, including Outdoor Life to which I had a subscription for years and years. And I always bought Remington ammo. I had so little money back then I used to buy my ammo by the shell (shotgun) because the local gun shops and Western Auto in the small town I grew up in would gladly break boxes and sell it that way. I still have a Rem 870 Wingmaster I bought more recently (35 years ago now if you consider that more recently) that I’ve maintained in mint condition.

I’m an adamant and life-long supporter of the Second Amendment. I also happen to be an adamant, life-long supporter of the First Amendment.

Maybe it’s because I happen to have some of the same views of black guns as Zumbo, but I can’t agree with some of the vilification I’ve heard and read about, on this blog and others where some of it has been far worse - much of it is way over the top and my in opinion, some of it is pretty sick stuff. The man is a life-long Second Amendment guy who has supported our interests and he’s entitled to his opinion.

I totally disagree with Outdoor Life and Remington. We have our Constitution, ten Amendments comprising our Bill of Rights, and 17 additional Amendments, and it would appear they only concern themselves with one single amendment. To me, that’s un-American. I will never so much as read Outdoor Life again much less buy it, nor will I ever buy Remington products - and I am right this moment planning on acquiring several rifles and another shotgun or two as I begin to prepare for my retirement activities. Remington would have been on the list of possibilities until this. As for my mint Wingmaster, it will be unused until I sell it.

]]> Comment on Jim Zumbo in Hot Water for AR AK Rifle Comments by: Nicholas Fitzgerald http://blog.kingsoutdoorworld.com/2007/02/21/jim-zumbo-in-hot-water-for-ar-ak-rifle-comments/#comment-475079 Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:14:37 +0000 http://blog.kingsoutdoorworld.com/2007/02/21/jim-zumbo-in-hot-water-for-ar-ak-rifle-comments/#comment-475079 You gotta love Jim. He's an honest guy and has done more for hunting as well as our troops than most people. This is nothing more than a case of mistaken identity. Jim, an assault rifle is, by definition, fully automatic. You won't find those out on the prairie shooting coyotes or anything else. Second, a terrorist is not a rifle, it's a person. I have one of those rifles, and though I don't use it for hunting, I would definitely use as an anti-terrorist role. All in all, it was a mistake born of a simple lack of information. I say give the guy a break. You gotta love Jim. He’s an honest guy and has done more for hunting as well as our troops than most people. This is nothing more than a case of mistaken identity. Jim, an assault rifle is, by definition, fully automatic. You won’t find those out on the prairie shooting coyotes or anything else. Second, a terrorist is not a rifle, it’s a person. I have one of those rifles, and though I don’t use it for hunting, I would definitely use as an anti-terrorist role. All in all, it was a mistake born of a simple lack of information. I say give the guy a break.

]]> Comment on Jim Zumbo in Hot Water for AR AK Rifle Comments by: Al Norby http://blog.kingsoutdoorworld.com/2007/02/21/jim-zumbo-in-hot-water-for-ar-ak-rifle-comments/#comment-272360 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:14:01 +0000 http://blog.kingsoutdoorworld.com/2007/02/21/jim-zumbo-in-hot-water-for-ar-ak-rifle-comments/#comment-272360 Gee wizz, Zumbo said somthing somebody did not like and Remington and O.L. cut the ties for fear of loosing a couple of pennies. I Am 72 yrs. old and been hunting for 63 or 64 yrs.I don't like Military looking weapons for hunting either,but where has Jim zumbro been, living in a vaccum the last 50 yrs. He reminds me of all these well informed politicians from DC, that don't know up from sikkem. Wake up Zumbro and go out by your self and try to kill something. Have you ever shot some thing without some guide saying ,"over there thats a good one, shoot it!" Open your eyes man and try living in the real world for a change. To be as uninformed as you seem to be must be very embarassing. I think you lost it about 20 yrs ago but thats just my personal thinking. Gee wizz, Zumbo said somthing somebody did not like and Remington and O.L. cut the ties for fear of loosing a couple of pennies. I Am 72 yrs. old and been hunting for 63 or 64 yrs.I don’t like Military looking weapons for hunting either,but where has Jim zumbro been, living in a vaccum the last 50 yrs. He reminds me of all these well informed politicians from DC, that don’t know up from sikkem. Wake up Zumbro and go out by your self and try to kill something. Have you ever shot some thing without some guide saying ,”over there thats a good one, shoot it!” Open your eyes man and try living in the real world for a change. To be as uninformed as you seem to be must be very embarassing. I think you lost it about 20 yrs ago but thats just my personal thinking.

]]> Comment on Jim Zumbo in Hot Water for AR AK Rifle Comments by: ALAN E NELSON http://blog.kingsoutdoorworld.com/2007/02/21/jim-zumbo-in-hot-water-for-ar-ak-rifle-comments/#comment-162399 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 15:55:20 +0000 http://blog.kingsoutdoorworld.com/2007/02/21/jim-zumbo-in-hot-water-for-ar-ak-rifle-comments/#comment-162399 JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS, REMINGTON IS 500 % CORRECT ON SEVERING TIES WITH ZUMBO,I AM GOING TO WRITE THE SPORTS SHOW AND TELL THEM TO TELL JIM GOODBYE. YES, I AGREE EVERYONE HAS AN OPINION BUT THE ANTI'S CAN AND WILL USE THIS. THEY DO NOT PLAY FAir and we do not need zumbo siding in with their views, we cannot do that. I CANT BELIEVE ANYONE IS UPHOLDING HIM, IT IS KIND OF LIKE SAYING SOMEONE IS A LITTLE PREGNANT, THEY EITHER ARE OR THEY ARENT. ZUMBO IS WITH US OR AGAINST US, GO REMINGTON, I AM GOING OUT AND BUY A NEW REMINGTON AND I DO NOT NEED A GUN, ALAN NELSON JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS, REMINGTON IS 500 % CORRECT ON SEVERING TIES WITH ZUMBO,I AM GOING TO WRITE THE SPORTS SHOW AND TELL THEM TO TELL JIM GOODBYE. YES, I AGREE EVERYONE HAS AN OPINION BUT THE ANTI’S CAN AND WILL USE THIS. THEY DO NOT PLAY FAir and we do not need zumbo siding in with their views, we cannot do that. I CANT BELIEVE ANYONE IS UPHOLDING HIM, IT IS KIND OF LIKE SAYING SOMEONE IS A LITTLE PREGNANT, THEY EITHER ARE OR THEY ARENT. ZUMBO IS WITH US OR AGAINST US, GO REMINGTON, I AM GOING OUT AND BUY A NEW REMINGTON AND I DO NOT NEED A GUN, ALAN NELSON

]]> Comment on Jim Zumbo in Hot Water for AR AK Rifle Comments by: Paul A. Gantt II http://blog.kingsoutdoorworld.com/2007/02/21/jim-zumbo-in-hot-water-for-ar-ak-rifle-comments/#comment-155426 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:29:39 +0000 http://blog.kingsoutdoorworld.com/2007/02/21/jim-zumbo-in-hot-water-for-ar-ak-rifle-comments/#comment-155426 Poor Mr. Steve Thompson. (See comment number 128.) Since he disagrees with tactical weapons on any game I guess he won't be hunting with any semi-automatic rifle that functions the same as the tactical weapon, the M-1 Garand. I guess he also won't be hunting with any bolt action tactical weapon that functions the same as the tactical weapon, the Springfield 1903-A3. I guess he also won't be hunting with any lever action tactical weapon that functions the same as the tactical weapon, the Spencer Repeating Rifle. I guess he also won't be hunting with any tactical weapon that functions the same as the tactical weapon, the 1861 Springfield. I guess he also won't be hunting with any tactical weapon that functions the same as the tactical weapon, the Cross Bow. I guess he also won't be hunting with any tactical weapon that functions the same as the tactical weapon, the Long Bow. I guess he won't be hunting with any tactical weapon that functions the same as the tactical weapon, the Spear. I guess he won't be hunting with any tactical weapon that functions the same as the tactical weapon, the Sword. I guess he won't be hunting with any tactical weapon that functions the same as the tactical weapon, the Knife. I guess he won't be hunting with any tactical weapon that functions the same as the tactical weapon, the Slingshot. I guess he won't be hunting with any tactical weapon that functions the same as the tactical weapons of the hands of the Ninja Warrior. If Mr. Thompson will check history he will see that each of these "Tactical Weapons" that I listed have all been used by armies at some time or other. We all use "Tactical Weapons" to hunt with. Just choose your era of history. And for the record, I am a member of, P.E.T.A. (People Eating Tasty Animals). I love the idea of killing animals and eating them. I'm not real picky either. I don't care if it flies, crawls, or swims. In the words of "Uncle Ted" Nugent, "Just Kill it and Grill it." As always obey game laws and enjoy the harvest. No offense meant Mr. Thompson. Just watch what you say. Someone may take you to task on it some day. Have a nice day, sitting at home instead of hunting. Paul A. Gantt II Poor Mr. Steve Thompson. (See comment number 128.)

Since he disagrees with tactical weapons on any game I guess he won’t be hunting with any semi-automatic rifle that functions the same as the tactical weapon, the M-1 Garand.

I guess he also won’t be hunting with any bolt action tactical weapon that functions the same as the tactical weapon, the Springfield 1903-A3.

I guess he also won’t be hunting with any lever action tactical weapon that functions the same as the tactical weapon, the Spencer Repeating Rifle.

I guess he also won’t be hunting with any tactical weapon that functions the same as the tactical weapon, the 1861 Springfield.

I guess he also won’t be hunting with any tactical weapon that functions the same as the tactical weapon, the Cross Bow.

I guess he also won’t be hunting with any tactical weapon that functions the same as the tactical weapon, the Long Bow.

I guess he won’t be hunting with any tactical weapon that functions the same as the tactical weapon, the Spear.

I guess he won’t be hunting with any tactical weapon that functions the same as the tactical weapon, the Sword.

I guess he won’t be hunting with any tactical weapon that functions the same as the tactical weapon, the Knife.

I guess he won’t be hunting with any tactical weapon that functions the same as the tactical weapon, the Slingshot.

I guess he won’t be hunting with any tactical weapon that functions the same as the tactical weapons of the hands of the Ninja Warrior.

If Mr. Thompson will check history he will see that each of these “Tactical Weapons” that I listed have all been used by armies at some time or other.

We all use “Tactical Weapons” to hunt with. Just choose your era of history.

And for the record, I am a member of, P.E.T.A. (People Eating Tasty Animals). I love the idea of killing animals and eating them. I’m not real picky either. I don’t care if it flies, crawls, or swims. In the words of “Uncle Ted” Nugent, “Just Kill it and Grill it.” As always obey game laws and enjoy the harvest.

No offense meant Mr. Thompson. Just watch what you say.
Someone may take you to task on it some day.

Have a nice day, sitting at home instead of hunting.

Paul A. Gantt II

]]> Comment on Jim Zumbo in Hot Water for AR AK Rifle Comments by: steve thompson http://blog.kingsoutdoorworld.com/2007/02/21/jim-zumbo-in-hot-water-for-ar-ak-rifle-comments/#comment-137552 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:12:50 +0000 http://blog.kingsoutdoorworld.com/2007/02/21/jim-zumbo-in-hot-water-for-ar-ak-rifle-comments/#comment-137552 the second amendment is and was never intented for the exclusive use for sportsmen or dedicated target shooters ,rather it was instituded to guarantee all our other rights.I also disagree with tactical weapons on any game, thats my right by the first amendment.Was Jim wrong for stating his opinion? NO way, granted hind sight tells us it could have been worded differently, I sure hope i can always use the right words all the time; but like JIM i'm human.I'll never meet mr, Zumbo but when i;m around a campfire i'll think of his cooking recipes and after a long day in the outdoors perhaps after a few drinks , we might find something else we don't agree on. WHY not we are only humans . good luck JIM 6phunter the second amendment is and was never intented for the exclusive use for sportsmen or dedicated target shooters ,rather it was instituded to guarantee all our other rights.I also disagree with tactical weapons on any game, thats my right by the first amendment.Was Jim wrong for stating his opinion? NO way, granted hind sight tells us it could have been worded differently, I sure hope i can always use the right words all the time; but like JIM i’m human.I’ll never meet mr, Zumbo but when i;m around a campfire i’ll think of his cooking recipes and after a long day in the outdoors perhaps after a few drinks , we might find something else we don’t agree on. WHY not we are only humans . good luck JIM 6phunter

]]> Comment on Jim Zumbo in Hot Water for AR AK Rifle Comments by: Matthew Silveira http://blog.kingsoutdoorworld.com/2007/02/21/jim-zumbo-in-hot-water-for-ar-ak-rifle-comments/#comment-133534 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 20:20:00 +0000 http://blog.kingsoutdoorworld.com/2007/02/21/jim-zumbo-in-hot-water-for-ar-ak-rifle-comments/#comment-133534 I have hunted my whole life in California.The comments originally made by Mr. Zumbo are indeed correct in my opinion. The use of assualt type weapons have no buisness being used in the sport of hunting. And yes im a firm believer in out of my cold dead hands. For target shooting yes, but as weapon for fair chase never. I have hunted my whole life in California.The comments originally made by Mr. Zumbo are indeed correct in my opinion. The use of assualt type weapons have no buisness being used in the sport of hunting. And yes im a firm believer in out of my cold dead hands. For target shooting yes, but as weapon for fair chase never.

]]> Comment on Jim Zumbo in Hot Water for AR AK Rifle Comments by: JB http://blog.kingsoutdoorworld.com/2007/02/21/jim-zumbo-in-hot-water-for-ar-ak-rifle-comments/#comment-132777 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:54:52 +0000 http://blog.kingsoutdoorworld.com/2007/02/21/jim-zumbo-in-hot-water-for-ar-ak-rifle-comments/#comment-132777 I have just learned of Jim Zumbos comments last year having seen his "comeback" show on The Outdoor Channel. I did not until recently recieve this channel on Direct TV so I had never seen his show. I had heard of him and read his articles in OL magazine. i was shocked to learn he had made such statements. What shocked me the most is that someone who obviously is commited to the cause could fall for such nonsenseical logic. Lets get something straight our 2nd amendment rights have nothing to do with Hunting. This is the trick of the Anti's to divide the community. They grab any firearm they can under the notion that "it has no real hunting value". Thats right it does not because I do not own it to hunt. I own it to defend myself and my family from all enemies foreign and domestic. No where in the 2nd does it say "hunting weapons" in fact it specifically implies Military style weapons. The Hunting and Shooting community can have this internal debate about what calibers are good for what purpose but to have this hit the public at large is bad for 2nd amendment rights in general. Hunters need to wise up are see that they are not the only gun owners out there. I have just learned of Jim Zumbos comments last year having seen his “comeback” show on The Outdoor Channel. I did not until recently recieve this channel on Direct TV so I had never seen his show. I had heard of him and read his articles in OL magazine. i was shocked to learn he had made such statements. What shocked me the most is that someone who obviously is commited to the cause could fall for such nonsenseical logic.

Lets get something straight our 2nd amendment rights have nothing to do with Hunting. This is the trick of the Anti’s to divide the community. They grab any firearm they can under the notion that “it has no real hunting value”. Thats right it does not because I do not own it to hunt. I own it to defend myself and my family from all enemies foreign and domestic. No where in the 2nd does it say “hunting weapons” in fact it specifically implies Military style weapons. The Hunting and Shooting community can have this internal debate about what calibers are good for what purpose but to have this hit the public at large is bad for 2nd amendment rights in general. Hunters need to wise up are see that they are not the only gun owners out there.

]]> Comment on Jim Zumbo in Hot Water for AR AK Rifle Comments by: Ryan Acree http://blog.kingsoutdoorworld.com/2007/02/21/jim-zumbo-in-hot-water-for-ar-ak-rifle-comments/#comment-132066 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 06:35:55 +0000 http://blog.kingsoutdoorworld.com/2007/02/21/jim-zumbo-in-hot-water-for-ar-ak-rifle-comments/#comment-132066 I am deeply sadden to hear that Zumbo has made such a ignorant comment. I have followed him since I was a child. I am and hopefully will always be an AR owner. But I hate the public perception of the weapon. Now we have someone like Zumbo make negative comments about a weapon that he himself admits he knows nothing about, he has just unknowingly given the anti-gun nuts the best ammo they have had in years. I do not believe that Zumbo's apology is (was) sincere. I believe that he is sorry that his comments got him in so much trouble, but not that is not his true belief. Unfortunately this is the opinion of my people his age which is very unfortunate. I have many (older) people look at me like I am crazy when they see my camo and scoped AR just because they are ignorate to the gun. I just watched the Zumbo/Nugent show where Zumbo tries to make up for his blunder by shooting an AR. This also does not seem sincere to me. Sorry. P.S. Also while I'm at it Jim, todays professional hunter do not hunt in blue jeans and black cowboy hats so while you are trying to salvage your career you might want to hit up your remaining sponsors for some pants and a hat. IMO. Ryan Acree NRA Life Member (and proud) I am deeply sadden to hear that Zumbo has made such a ignorant comment. I have followed him since I was a child. I am and hopefully will always be an AR owner. But I hate the public perception of the weapon. Now we have someone like Zumbo make negative comments about a weapon that he himself admits he knows nothing about, he has just unknowingly given the anti-gun nuts the best ammo they have had in years. I do not believe that Zumbo’s apology is (was) sincere. I believe that he is sorry that his comments got him in so much trouble, but not that is not his true belief. Unfortunately this is the opinion of my people his age which is very unfortunate. I have many (older) people look at me like I am crazy when they see my camo and scoped AR just because they are ignorate to the gun.

I just watched the Zumbo/Nugent show where Zumbo tries to make up for his blunder by shooting an AR. This also does not seem sincere to me. Sorry.

P.S.
Also while I’m at it Jim, todays professional hunter do not hunt in blue jeans and black cowboy hats so while you are trying to salvage your career you might want to hit up your remaining sponsors for some pants and a hat. IMO.

Ryan Acree
NRA Life Member (and proud)

]]> Comment on Jim Zumbo in Hot Water for AR AK Rifle Comments by: sean stepanoff http://blog.kingsoutdoorworld.com/2007/02/21/jim-zumbo-in-hot-water-for-ar-ak-rifle-comments/#comment-132050 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 04:38:18 +0000 http://blog.kingsoutdoorworld.com/2007/02/21/jim-zumbo-in-hot-water-for-ar-ak-rifle-comments/#comment-132050 I THINK THAT EVERYONE NEEDS TO CHILL OUT ABOUT ZUMBOS' COMMENTS. THIS GUY HAS DONE MORE FOR HUNTING THAT JUST ABOUT ANYONE I KNOW. TO HAND HIM FROM THE TALLEST TREE IS A BIT IDIOTIC. I HAVE READ SOME OF THE COMMENTS ON THE NET AND SOME OF THEM SICKENED ME. I UNDERSTAND THE SERIOUSNESS OF OUR GUN RIGHTS SITUATION IN THIS COUNTRY. I'M AN NRA MEMBER AND AVID GUN SHOOTER AND OWNER. AT THE FIRST SIGN OF ONE OF OUR OWN MAKING AN HONEST MISTAKE, WE BURN HIM AT THE STAKE. WHAT DOES THIS TELL OUR ENEMIES? IT SAYS WE HAVE NO REAL LOYALTY TOWARDS OUR OWN AND ARE NOT AS COHESIVE AS WE APPEAR. LETS ALL TAKE A BREATH AND LOOK AT THE CIRCUMSTANCES. DON'T POLLVOLT OVER MOUSE TERDS. I THINK THAT EVERYONE NEEDS TO CHILL OUT ABOUT ZUMBOS’ COMMENTS. THIS GUY HAS DONE MORE FOR HUNTING THAT JUST ABOUT ANYONE I KNOW. TO HAND HIM FROM THE TALLEST TREE IS A BIT IDIOTIC. I HAVE READ SOME OF THE COMMENTS ON THE NET AND SOME OF THEM SICKENED ME. I UNDERSTAND THE SERIOUSNESS OF OUR GUN RIGHTS SITUATION IN THIS COUNTRY. I’M AN NRA MEMBER AND AVID GUN SHOOTER AND OWNER. AT THE FIRST SIGN OF ONE OF OUR OWN MAKING AN HONEST MISTAKE, WE BURN HIM AT THE STAKE. WHAT DOES THIS TELL OUR ENEMIES? IT SAYS WE HAVE NO REAL LOYALTY TOWARDS OUR OWN AND ARE NOT AS COHESIVE AS WE APPEAR. LETS ALL TAKE A BREATH AND LOOK AT THE CIRCUMSTANCES. DON’T POLLVOLT OVER MOUSE TERDS.

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