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re: what is the practical purpose of assault rifles?
Posted on 2/28/18 at 9:47 pm to John Milner
Posted on 2/28/18 at 9:47 pm to John Milner
quote:
Would be kind of difficult concealing a rifle for personal protection.
Again, why would a gun have to be concealed?
Could a rifle be used for protection?
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Posted on 2/28/18 at 9:47 pm to John Milner
A couple of reasons:
1. The most obvious and most used argument, protection against an overzealous, out of control government. Not much need to explain this one.
2. If the world ever goes to crap and there is a societal break down. This sounds far-fetched, but it could happen. Imagine a scenario where there is a major economic collapse or a failure of the power grid. It would only take a few days for society to start falling apart. While not likely to happen, if it did, I want another option beyond a handgun and a shotgun.
1. The most obvious and most used argument, protection against an overzealous, out of control government. Not much need to explain this one.
2. If the world ever goes to crap and there is a societal break down. This sounds far-fetched, but it could happen. Imagine a scenario where there is a major economic collapse or a failure of the power grid. It would only take a few days for society to start falling apart. While not likely to happen, if it did, I want another option beyond a handgun and a shotgun.
Posted on 2/28/18 at 9:48 pm to Flame Salamander
quote:So an abortion minutes before delivery. . .not a killing?
No it doesn't.
Posted on 2/28/18 at 9:48 pm to John Milner
You are missing the point
Why is concealing a deadly weapon practical?
I think a society armed with assault rifles would be much safer than a society armed with handguns
You would immediately know where every threat is. It’s kind of hard to hide an assault rifle while you are slanging drugs on the corner. It would probably reduce police shootings because I think most officers are constantly worried that someone could have a gun in their waistband.
Why is concealing a deadly weapon practical?
I think a society armed with assault rifles would be much safer than a society armed with handguns
You would immediately know where every threat is. It’s kind of hard to hide an assault rifle while you are slanging drugs on the corner. It would probably reduce police shootings because I think most officers are constantly worried that someone could have a gun in their waistband.
Posted on 2/28/18 at 9:50 pm to WaWaWeeWa
quote:
Handguns are only practical when other people may have handguns.
Disagree. What you are saying is that if someone broke into my home and had a knife, ax, crowbar, etc...then it would not be practical for me to have a firearm to protect myself because the intruder doesn't have a handgun?
Posted on 2/28/18 at 9:51 pm to Flame Salamander
quote:
No it doesn't.
Please explain
Posted on 2/28/18 at 9:51 pm to WaWaWeeWa
quote:
I think a society armed with assault rifles would be much safer than a society armed with handguns
You would immediately know where every threat is. It’s kind of hard to hide an assault rifle while you are slanging drugs on the corner. It would probably reduce police shootings because I think most officers are constantly worried that someone could have a gun in their waistband.
Sounds like you want to ban handguns. Thanks again for the input.
Posted on 2/28/18 at 9:53 pm to John Milner
quote:
Practical purpose of assault rifles?
They are great for shooting cans.
Posted on 2/28/18 at 9:58 pm to John Milner
I'll say it again. All guns do 3 things. Kill, injure, or intimidate.
A .22 is no different than an AR15 as it relates to function.
A .22 is no different than an AR15 as it relates to function.
Posted on 2/28/18 at 9:58 pm to John Milner
Yea, that's exactly what he meant.
Gtfoutta here
Gtfoutta here
Posted on 2/28/18 at 10:04 pm to CobraCommander83
quote:
Disagree. What you are saying is that if someone broke into my home and had a knife, ax, crowbar, etc...then it would not be practical for me to have a firearm to protect myself because the intruder doesn't have a handgun?
I didn’t say firearm. I said handgun. Why do you need a concealable weapon to protect your home from invasion?
I’ve already said I’m against any firearm ban. I’m just trying to point out that asking the question “what is practical about assault rifles?” Is a silly question when you have millions of people walking the streets with concealed deadly weapons. And if the left really cared about reducing gun violence they would be talking about that
It just shows you what their real agenda is
This post was edited on 2/28/18 at 10:08 pm
Posted on 2/28/18 at 10:06 pm to WaWaWeeWa
I’m bringing this up because you said handguns are practical but are trying to imply assault rifles are not
That makes zero sense
That makes zero sense
Posted on 2/28/18 at 10:25 pm to WaWaWeeWa
quote:
I didn’t say firearm. I said handgun
Handgun is a firearm.
quote:
Why do you need a concealable weapon to protect your home from invasion?
Most people do not walk inside their homes with their firearm holstered or slinged. Really there would be no point in that unless you expect a threat. Most people conceal or hide their firearm inside the home (safe, nightstand, etc).
Posted on 2/28/18 at 10:27 pm to John Milner
quote:Is this you?
Sounds like you want to ban handguns.
Posted on 2/28/18 at 10:33 pm to John Milner
They’re good for keeping your arse safe from tyrants and government authoritarians who prey upon an unarmed populous.
Posted on 2/28/18 at 10:37 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
quote:
2. If the world ever goes to crap and there is a societal break down. This sounds far-fetched, but it could happen. Imagine a scenario where there is a major economic collapse or a failure of the power grid. It would only take a few days for society to start falling apart. While not likely to happen, if it did, I want another option beyond a handgun and a shotgun.
This is not far fetched to anyone that's been through a natural disaster like Katrina.
Posted on 2/28/18 at 10:37 pm to BottomlandBrew
quote:
Have you ever used night vision? What about a thermal camera? Now strap those on a silent drone with hellfire missiles. Your little AR ain't gonna do shite against that. And what about cruise missiles? M1 Abrams? Whatever else the government has hiding away? The idea that the second amendment will protect you from a tyrannical government is a fricking joke.
That said, you do have the right to own the AR, but let's not kid ourselves with the "fight big brother" argument.
A man who can hit a target from a mile or more away is more dangerous than any of those things.
Posted on 2/28/18 at 10:44 pm to John Milner
Compensation for small glans? Dunno
Posted on 2/28/18 at 10:48 pm to AlonsoWDC
I didn't say that's what I believe, but that's the reason the gun lovers want ARs available.
Posted on 2/28/18 at 10:49 pm to CobraCommander83
quote:
Most people do not walk inside their homes with their firearm holstered or slinged. Really there would be no point in that unless you expect a threat. Most people conceal or hide their firearm inside the home (safe, nightstand, etc).
I don’t really get what you are trying to say. I think we are talking past one another
I’m asking why a handgun is more practical to defend your home than other firearms like an assault rifle or shotgun?
By all measures, handguns are more impractical for firearm safety than all other firearms. They allow people to walk around concealing their intentions. If a firearm is only for defense then why does it need to be concealed? Just walk around with an AR-15 on your shoulder, that says don’t frick with me.
Which I’m totally fine with by the way
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