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Well, perhaps a little off-topic:While I appreciate the comments from the experienced gun owners as my own stepfather had tons of weaponry as a Marine in the household. I grew up around guns, so I understand. However, just stating my opinion here, so don't blow up on me. I just never got the fascination with them. Never will. To each his own, I guess.
Well, perhaps a little off-topic:
They are a tool, and a very necessary one. Peace through Strength is not just a catchy saying. An evil-doer will choose an undefended house or individual to attack over one that is known to be defended or armed.
And, they can be a high precision machine, which appeals to gear heads like me.
It is a challenge to be able to hit a target accurately at long distances.
Shooting for sport is not a hobby for everyone, but you should learn to fire at least a pistol, for self-defense purposes. You could start with a small one (but not a .22, that'll just make a bad guy madder).
"It is better to have and not need, than to need and not have". Another cliche, but one that is very true, and important to keep in mind in these "interesting times".
The Russian AK-47, a couple of variants I've fired, has a compensator on the end of the barrel which expels the gas upward and out when the weapon is fired. The gas keeps the barrel from climbing when fired on full auto. The AK isn't the most accurate weapon to begin with, but at close range on full auto, it's fearsome.
...so I've heard....never owned or fired one-but the guys I know that have, say the AK ain't worth a crap at distance, but close-up it'll ruin somebody's day....
There was/is a "reality" show about guns (R. Lee Ermey was/is the host). I don't remember the title of the show, which I watched only a few times (not a huge reality show fan). One of the episodes I did watch compared the M-16 with the AK-47. Slowed-down film showed the AK barrel wobbling much more than the M-16's, yielding corresponding inferior results on a target 25 feet away.Well, now you see why AK is a superior weapon.
A whole can of worms I will try not to open, but....Just gonna say, I've shot a gun before and I know what it's like to have a gun pointed at you in a house that was defended. It just depends on who is doing the pointing and it's not always someone you don't know. For me, it's just better not to have one at all. Never will believe they are entirely good. Just my two cents. Of course, to each his own. (sorry about the open can.)
I'm sorry, I guess it's Russian thing. When we post unrefutable proof we expect, I don't know, acknowledgment of the fact, at least, instead of of finding horse space in vacuum comments.Not to take sides here, but that is one funny comment!
Um - okay - say sorry - I read the rest of the comments and this was disrespectful - I guess my adolescent funny bone just kicked in temporarily
No disrespect meant, just a healthy dose of skepticism, in keeping with the scientific method approach to examining life's mysteries, among other things, such as the motives of those who would wish to be elected to lead us.I'm sorry, I guess it's Russian thing. When we post unrefutable proof we expect, I don't know, acknowledgment of the fact, at least, instead of of finding horse space in vacuum comments.
but you should learn to fire at least a pistol, for self-defense purposes. You could start with a small one (but not a .22, that'll just make a bad guy madder).
"It is better to have and not need, than to need and not have". Another cliche, but one that is very true, and important to keep in mind in these "interesting times".
...I understand what he's saying, and I am obviously Pro-Gun....better to be prepared and familiar with a weapon and not need it, than to be placed in a situation where one could be needed and have no idea what to do....evil acts are so very random and multiplying of late...As someone that lives in the UK, (and steps around any threads about guns normally, as I have absolutely no right to comment) those sentences of yours astound me. Not in a anti gun way, (although I am) but in a completely "I just don't understand" way. I read what you wrote there, and it makes no sense to me at all. None. zip. The fact you think like that, makes me feel sad for you, that you live somewhere you need to do that. I'm sorry, I know I have no right to comment living in the UK but I guess I'm typing out loud.
It would be a trick hard to accomplish with a factory AK attached to a heavy duty steel substructure anchored in cement and lead; impossible to accomplish for a human being.Yeah, I think a clip of full load rounds would be hard to keep on target in a sustained burst...
I don't understand your objection to what was posted. I mean, can you be more specific?As someone that lives in the UK, (and steps around any threads about guns normally, as I have absolutely no right to comment) those sentences of yours astound me. Not in a anti gun way, (although I am) but in a completely "I just don't understand" way. I read what you wrote there, and it makes no sense to me at all. None. zip. The fact you think like that, makes me feel sad for you, that you live somewhere you need to do that. I'm sorry, I know I have no right to comment living in the UK but I guess I'm typing out loud.
Ok, thanx.I don't object at all Blunt... what I mean is I don't understand living anywhere where you NEED to have a fire arm about your person. I'm not against people doing it, I just don't get it.
As someone that lives in the UK, (and steps around any threads about guns normally, as I have absolutely no right to comment) those sentences of yours astound me. Not in a anti gun way, (although I am) but in a completely "I just don't understand" way. I read what you wrote there, and it makes no sense to me at all. None. zip. The fact you think like that, makes me feel sad for you, that you live somewhere you need to do that. I'm sorry, I know I have no right to comment living in the UK but I guess I'm typing out loud.
There are many of us here who agree with you.Having had the following just happen in a small village a mere 30 minutes away, not a week ago, BBC News - Northiam girl shot in head 'had so much to live for', you will never convince me that we should be allowed to have fire arms in our homes. Surely the argument could be tipped back at you, that had this man NOT been able to have a gun at home, he wouldn't have blown his daughters head off??
I have to say we must agree to disagree on this point. I will never, ever, understand your nations love affair with fire arms. I have no fear, as a woman, nor do I feel it is necessary to arm myself. You may consider me incredibly naïve, I consider some of your comments medieval in nature.
That's what makes this world a wonderful place. Differences of opinion.