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Is this Appropriate?

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JEbeling

Guest
I think so.. ! I have seen a lot of Civil War guns and swords with the Masonic symbols on them.. !
 

owls84

Moderator
Premium Member
This was a great post. I do not mind the grips with the symbols. I look at it as no different than a Masonic emblem on a pocket knife. I actually know a guy who bought these for a 1911 Colt and gave it to his Dad as a gift.

However, after seeing this post I think I can see where some may have an issue and it just shows me that just because I may love or enjoy something it may offend another.
 
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jwardl

Guest
It's understandable how someone who sees a firearm as an instrument of evil would think the grips inappropriate.
 

Curtis Wilson

Registered User
I've heard the same discussion with tatoos. I have no problem with either. I look at a square and compass being on a gun as the same as a Mason wearing a Masonic ring. Its Pride and personal choice, and I'm sure it looks good to. It would only be inappropriate if a person were not a Mason, and I can think of circumstances that even that would be OK. For instance the gun being handed down to a son.
 
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Brother Secretary

Guest
Jebeling & Wignut, you're right on the money! Hanging upon my mantle is my Grand Father's KT sword... it's got Masonic symbols all over it. The sword is the rifle or side arm of hundreds of years ago. Read the degrees of the Counsel of Kadosh (degrees 19 - 30) of the Scottish Rite. There are few things more Masonic in nature than to take up arms and defend to the death truth, justice, and liberty.

"you do understand, don't you, that a soldier can be at least as useful as a bushel of wheat?" - William F. Buckley, Jr.
 

JTM

"Just in case"
Premium Member
i think the BEST idea i've ever heard of for a lodge fund raiser was a CHL course that a member put on.

in terms of appropriate, absolutely. it could be a great family heirloom, in my opinion.
 

rhitland

Founding Member
Premium Member
In my opinion carring a weapon is an awesome respoinsibility and anyway you can remind yourself to use the weapon with temperance, prudence and true justice I say go for it but if it makes you hesitate in anyway having the S&C on your firearm I would leave them off untill I felt 100% comfortable with them.
 

cmoreno85tx

Registered User
i think the BEST idea i've ever heard of for a lodge fund raiser was a CHL course that a member put on.

in terms of appropriate, absolutely. it could be a great family heirloom, in my opinion.

And we are looking to having more in the future. We will definitley keep you Brothers posted
 
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