Do these American Flag grips offend you?

[mk70ss]

Hell no.

[GarandTd]

I'm not a fan, but not offended either.

[10-96]

A bit too flashy for my style, but not offended.

[Pahoo]

A bit too flashy for my style, but not offended.

I am a Veteran and "fly-the-colors" quite often. I fear that some day, I might encounter someone burning one, in my front of me as I know I'm about to get, in serious trouble. ......

I always salute the "colors" and only take a knee, to a higher power ......

Be Safe !!!

[raimius]

Meh, not my choice of looks for the gun, but if you like them, go for it.

[Ignition Override]

No offense, at all.

But I hope that the color or streaking can be improved.

[Cosmodragoon]

Originally Posted by lefteye

In addition to the wrong number of stripes and stars, the "flag" would appear upside down when the handgun is in a waist holster. I don't like the grips.

To answer the general question: I'm not offended but yes, it is not an accurate depiction of the flag so it looks like a cheesy bit of Americana. You might as well have a picture of Uncle Sam on there. There is also the question of it looking distressed.

[wild cat mccane]

Here is what the question is searching for, so hope it deserves staying around.
Wrapping flags on everything comes off as "jingoism" which is an English word that describes negative overt patriotism. At an unreasonable level.

Flags everywhere is kinda silly. It's not harmful, it's just kinda silly. Just as it is silly to not acknowledge a flag is constitutionally protected to be destroyed in protest under Amendment 1, when we carved ourselves off of a more controlled govt.

So while the flag has it's place and is amazing, *you* asked if it is offensive. No more that one than any other on a weapon. Responsible gun owners are one thing, but guns kill a lot of people in the US. In my state, kids kill themselves by suicide with a gun more than car accidents kill them all the way up to age 18--which includes 16 year old driver learners. And this happens MOST in good America waving rural parts of Utah.

So does it offend? No. But I dislike flags on guns. Makes no sense. Also highlights a double standard the US ONLY has while drum beating a group that tends to ignore a larger issue.

If this deserves closing because of the comment, the question should have been does it look good or not.

[Willie Lowman]

Those grips look cheap. Kinda trashy. The kind of thing that would be put on a low end gun to make it sell fast at a gun show.

[Aguila Blanca]

Some posts have been edited to remove politically-oriented comment.

[Pahoo]

What the OP asked; Do we find these grips, offensive. Most have stated, no and if some some have expressed that they do, that is their Constitutional right to do so. ......

Be Safe !!!

[JDBerg]

$51.95 at my former LGR for a 100 rd. box of WWB 9mm offends me. Grips on a 1911 don’t offend me.

[T. O'Heir]

"...In addition to..." Isn't it 'hanging' the wrong way too? Just curious. Flag etiquette is kind of important.

[hub1home]

I wish we would STOP worrying about who is offended. All my life, except maybe the last 5 to 10 years, I have never heard people asking are you offended. Yes, people are offended by certain things. Yes, they will continue to live.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[wild cat mccane]

Most liberal human you've met online.

It doesn't offend me. Let's not create an issue that doesn't exist

[Aguila Blanca]

For anyone who is interested, here's the link to the U.S. Flag Code (yes, there is a flag code, and it is federal law):

https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?...edition=prelim

Since the grips aren't a flag, I don't see anything in the flag code that they violate.

[Gas Bag]

Originally Posted by wizrd

A good friend recently gave me these grips, - just because he thought they would look good on my Dan Wesson Razorback. - Is anyone here, -particularly our veterans - offended by this use of our flag. I wasn't sure about them - but I think they look great. - Yea or Nay on the flag use.

It doesn’t bother me, and I am respectful of the flag. I have 6 years active, and 6 years NG.

[WyMark]

Veteran and not offended, but I think I'd only put something like that on one of my guns if one of my kids made them for me as a birthday or father's day gift and I didn't want to hurt their feelings.

[bamaranger]

Aquila B is correct, there is a Flag Code,and it is pretty specific about do's and don't of display of the flag. Title 4 U.S. Code. I have to take exception to his interpretation however. The code addresses the flag, patches, and what might be termed "images" of the flag.

Comments: Most folks are not aware that the forming apparel from the US flag is a violation of code, so a bikini, helmet, ball cap, etc is incorrect. So to the display of a flag image/patch on everyday clothing, or a sports uniform, excepting a flag patch on military, fire and police uniforms, and "members of a patriotic organization". The correct way to "wear" a flag (as a citizen) is a a lapel pin, on the left side of the body, nearest the heart.

One could make the argument that a holstered handgun is "wearing" and thus a grip displaying the image of the flag would be incorrect according to code. Additionally, when drawing and discharging a handgun, the "flag" would be obscured/covered, again a sign of disrespect. From an ethics standpoint, commercializing the flag as an image could be easily (and I believe correctly) argued as disrespectful. Most of what I have described above is largely, if not totally, commercialism.

Yes, it is all done. I am not aware of any entity that "enforces" the flag code, you will not be arrested or cited to court for wearing a flag T-shirt on the 4th of July, or at your gun club. But do consider that there is a right and wrong way to wear and display the flag and it's images, and much of what passes as acceptable is incorrect. As a symbol of a living country and the brave men people who have stood for it over many years, I strive to do it "right" and encourage others to do the same.

For those wishing to learn more about the Flag Code, the Sharpman Company has published a very readable book, with examples and commentary, titled "The Care and Display of the American Flag". My copy is copywrited 2004.

[Double Naught Spy]

Well said, bamaranger. That covered it appropriately.

[Kreyzhorse]

Lots of images of the Flag are used in different applications these days. Regarding flag etiquette, I believe it's frowned upon.

That said, it doesn't bother me and I like seeing patriotic images and patriotic people.

Can't have too much of that right now.

[Carmady]

I wish I had a quarter for every US Flag that was displayed on the wrong side of the front door or porch in July.

[smee78]

Yes, I like them.

I personally am tired of bending over backwards as not to "offend" everyone my back hurts. People just need to get thicker skin.

[Reloadron]

Offend? No but I have a thick skin developed over a long number of years. That said some people may find those grips disrespectful of the flag which represents their country. When I see something I don't care for I simply look the other way. I do not offend easily.

Ron

[Pahoo]

When it comes to situations like this, I ask myself; "Is it in the spirit" ????
The spirit of being patriotic and respectful. That is why I do not find the original post offensive. .....

There is a fella, in town whose truck is painted in Red, White and Blue. Only three equal strips, running from bumper to bumper, over the top of his truck . Small "American" flag from his antenna and every time I run into him, he's wearing a flag shirt or cap. He is a Vietnam Vet and I always salute him. .....

Would I paint my truck in this manner? .... NO
Do I feeling he is being disrespecful ..... NO


Hand-Salute and;
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