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Actually, I first heard about this guy through this vimeo video:

It seems to paint a similar picture to the NY Times article, and appears to be a fair summary of him. The firearms are a part of his life, and I don't see the NY Times article making a big deal of it. The reporter perhaps just isn't used to someone carrying around assault weapons, so is naturally a little bit freaked out.

Overall, both the article and video are a fascinating glimpse into the life of a fascinating man who has very successfully created his own destiny.

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>The reporter perhaps just isn't used to someone carrying around assault weapons, so is naturally a little bit freaked out.

This seems rather childish of the reporter. There are armed guards in the Charles de Gaulle airport with assault rifles and these guns are available and visible in common stores in most places around the US.

It's as sad as a reporter writing how afraid they were of being bombed at every air show they reported on.

Big difference between armed guards and a civilian.

You mean whether they're prosecuted if they shoot someone?

Think about it, they are wearing uniforms. They are so official it must be ok.

Unless these armed guards are actively serving in an army, they are civilians.

I think you know what I meant. Random civilian owning a military weapon vs someone who's job it is to use it for security.

So what if he has several military style rifles; the more power to him. I probably have more though.

I think you misunderstand. I admire the man and respect his right to own his weapons and defend himself while he's out there in the middle of nowhere on his own. I was simply pointing out that it's natural for someone to be slightly wary of a civilian with assault weapons.

I apologize. Just irks me to see the article complaining about a guy with guns in the middle of nowhere.

You mean the six hour safety course?

The CDG "guards" are soldiers on active military duty, IIRC.

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