JBinDC
Ultimate Member
Short time lurker, first time poster. I'm a 1st Gen American of Filipino decent, born in Bethesda Naval Hospital. How American can ya get ah... I'm a Coast Guard Brat - Father Enlisted as a Coasty to gain his US citizenship, and my Mother, also Filipino, came over as a Nursing exchange student to gain her citizenship. They met in NY on the Staten Island Ferry - a Nurse and a Sailor in the 50's, in uniform, almost like that Life Magazine cover...
I too will also argue that I don't know many anti-gun Filipino's, as most I know are either pro-gun, or just indifferent. Arguably, the Philippines is the largest manufacturer of 1911's, and IMO there's a bigger gun culture there than even here. There's no shortage of people carrying, no matter what their socio-economic status... We're big gun, and most def big knife enthusiasts IMO.
I don't do much for the Filipino stereotype, as I myself am a Fil-Am Navy Veteran(many join because of their Fathers influences), and my goto is a Filipino made ATI FX45 Thunderbolt Enhanced 1911 - w/extended controls, V10 ported Bull Barrel, buttery slide. Also have a Glock 17 that I hate(Glock Hump) but shoot pretty well. Glock's are another popular gun in the Philippines, and a Mossberg 500 (Navy habits die hard)...
I do feel I get some "looks" when I go shooting in the "nether regions," but always feel right at home shootin at my goto range - On Target - peeps of all types there... I too wish we could all just be "Americans," but I appreciate the sentiment of a fellow Asian-American reachin out, seeking commonalities... That's what forums are for, right?
Sorry for long post - just making up for my previous silence. =)
I too will also argue that I don't know many anti-gun Filipino's, as most I know are either pro-gun, or just indifferent. Arguably, the Philippines is the largest manufacturer of 1911's, and IMO there's a bigger gun culture there than even here. There's no shortage of people carrying, no matter what their socio-economic status... We're big gun, and most def big knife enthusiasts IMO.
I don't do much for the Filipino stereotype, as I myself am a Fil-Am Navy Veteran(many join because of their Fathers influences), and my goto is a Filipino made ATI FX45 Thunderbolt Enhanced 1911 - w/extended controls, V10 ported Bull Barrel, buttery slide. Also have a Glock 17 that I hate(Glock Hump) but shoot pretty well. Glock's are another popular gun in the Philippines, and a Mossberg 500 (Navy habits die hard)...
I do feel I get some "looks" when I go shooting in the "nether regions," but always feel right at home shootin at my goto range - On Target - peeps of all types there... I too wish we could all just be "Americans," but I appreciate the sentiment of a fellow Asian-American reachin out, seeking commonalities... That's what forums are for, right?
Sorry for long post - just making up for my previous silence. =)