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Originally posted by NuTroll
perhaps when they are in the house they should keep the firearm on them? in a holster. 2ndly , teach their kids about guns so its not such a cool thing.
arent only semi autos banned under "assualt rifle ban"? i think ak47 are sill illegal even though that bill expired.
we should have both, both are in the 2nd ammendment. state militia and the right to bear arms of the populace.
[edit on 2005-2-4 by NuTroll]
Originally posted by xpert11
Let me get straight your going to sleep at night with your gun?
I hope you have good hearing while your a sleep otherwise by the time you have noticed the intruder he/she has stolen your watch and is pointing a gun at you. What use is your gun then?
As for the 2nd ammendment some common sense is needed you dont suppose your taking the 2nd ammendment out of context?
I suspect the 2nd ammendment was put in place to ensure the new nation could defend itself against the english.
Are the english still a threat ?
No but the idea of me having something more than a shotgun or hunting rifle in my opinion helps to, however minutely, keep our government in check. Not just me of course but millions like me. I love my country but I like to keep an eye on her.
I’ve had an AK for many years now. It’s not a threat to anything except the targets I set out for it. I even like my neighbors too much to consider it home protection lol. In my opinion like most things here in America today, it all comes down to “personal responsibility”.
[edit on 5-2-2005 by Ruins]
lol, yes I totally agree. I'm not the militia type if that’s what you think.
Originally posted by xpert11
There is a way of keeping the government in check without guns its called voting.
I would have to say sport. I really enjoy shooting my AK. It doesn't accomplish anything but like on the 4th of July it's fun to make noise some times.
I have nothing against people using rifles for hunting but after the game has been shot the likes of rifles and other guns have no role in everyday life.
Sadly not all of America is like Mayberry.
You want to stop crime get to know your neighbors collect there mail when they go on holidays and feed there pets or just keep an eye on there place.
How many crimes has your AK prevented?
How many AKs have been used to commit a crime?
Nothing wrong with that but there is no need for the AK to leave the firing range.
Who is Mayberry?
So in effect your saying that your gun has prevented crime because you havent used your AK to commit a crime?
Guns are useful in a controlled environment example the military outside of that environment they are a liability.
Thank you sir. I'm enjoying it as well.
Originally posted by xpert11
Ruins I am enjoying this debate you are using logic makes a nice change.
Originally posted by Halfofone
Good points ruin,
I will say also, if a 5 year old shoots his brother/friend/self, it is the fathers duty to explain to the child what the gun does, how dangerous it can be, and must teach that child to FEAR and RESPECT that weapon.
Originally posted by xpert11
AS for the 2nd ammendment some common sense is needed you dont suppose your taking the 2nd ammendment out of context?
I suspect the 2nd ammendment was put in place to ensure the new nation could defend itself against the english.
Are the english still a threat ?
Originally posted by alternateheaven
Nice tactic they use with the video of a full-auto weapon being discharged. Problem with that is they have been illegal to own for ages under some bill which I cannot remember the name of.
Originally posted by xpert11
Let me get straight your going to sleep at night with your gun?
I hope you have good hearing while your a sleep otherwise by the time you have noticed the intruder he/she has stolen your watch and is pointing a gun at you. What use is your gun then?
As for the 2nd ammendment some common sense is needed you dont suppose your taking the 2nd ammendment out of context?
I suspect the 2nd ammendment was put in place to ensure the new nation could defend itself against the english.
Are the english still a threat ?
Originally posted by alternateheaven
I have an angle for the pro-gun side that probably is seldom discussed; protection from non-human danger. Snakes you front lawn
Originally posted by cryptorsa1001
American citizens to my knowledge have more freedoms than any other country that I know about. One of the reasons for this is because american citizens own firearms. WE can't be bullied into become subjects.