Gun Nut Thinks Bike Helmets are for Pussies

Colorado unicorporated township: Area gun nut and trade show dealer Ed Brennan thinks bike helmets are for pussies. "I never had one when I was a kid and I fell off plenty of times."

The family just got some new bikes in Denver for the kids and the dealer threw in free helmets and gloves. Ed went and inspected both right away.

"The gloves seem handy, as you are going to fall off and scrape your hands and knees. But I read the paperwork in the helmet box, and guess what? CPSC!"

What?

"You know, the Consumer Products Safety Commission, regulators! Who is the government to tell me what to wear on my head? I might duct tape some styrofoam to my head if I was really worried. These helmets went to trash."

So what do you think of all the bicyclist in Boulder near here riding bikes with helmets?

"It's their choice, but helmets are for pussies."

And your kids are safe riding now?

"Yeah, just like I was as a kid. Here they are riding with my sister and Bill."

So you don't have a working bike yourself?

"Nah. I ride a motorcycle. And my kids will be driving cars when they get old enough. My son is already driving the tractor a little."