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Crepuscular

(1,067 posts)
12. It depends
Fri Feb 1, 2013, 01:24 PM
Feb 2013

I don't own an AR-15 but I do own several other semi-automatic weapons, the new manufacture of one of which would be precluded under the proposed AWB. My firearms use is seasonal. During the winter, I rarely pick one up. During the summer I shoot once a week or so and during the fall I do a lot of hunting, so I'm using firearms 3 -4 times a week during that time of the year. If you have no experience using firearms, you probably would not understand it but guns are fun to shoot. Semi-auto's are just as fun to shoot as other "lesser" guns. There is nothing magical about the functional capabilities of AR-15's, they are popular for reasons that don't have much relation to their functionality, it's mostly appearance, ergonomics and ease of customization.

I'd disagree, there are a lot of similarities between guns and cars that make them analogous. Some people own cars purely as transportation, their ownership is based on functionality. Some people's choice of cars is based on vanity or to make a political statement or for some specialized purpose such as off-roading or simply because they are gearheads who are obsessed with all things automotive related. All reasons that are reflected in the different reasons that various people have for owning firearms.

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Of Children and of Guns. [View all] Tommy_Carcetti Feb 2013 OP
I'll give you a kick aikoaiko Feb 2013 #1
I hear what you are saying, but consider.... Tommy_Carcetti Feb 2013 #3
Why should you miss them? Crepuscular Feb 2013 #5
Except you'd probably actively use your Porshe every day. Tommy_Carcetti Feb 2013 #7
It depends Crepuscular Feb 2013 #12
I have to run to a 4 hour meeting, but I will get back to you. aikoaiko Feb 2013 #6
I don't think you should have to miss them, but.... aikoaiko Feb 2013 #28
Frankly Guns are terrible writers in general el_bryanto Feb 2013 #2
Sorry, whoosh....nt Tommy_Carcetti Feb 2013 #4
kickinf times 1000. Whovian Feb 2013 #8
Thanks. Tommy_Carcetti Feb 2013 #26
Here is a Sandy Hook father who is still against gun-control. GreenStormCloud Feb 2013 #9
"the problem is not gun laws, the problem is a lack of civility" the father says marions ghost Feb 2013 #10
His views are just as valid as the anti-gun parents. GreenStormCloud Feb 2013 #23
For starters, you're going to have to learn how to talk to the people you're trying to reach. beevul Feb 2013 #11
Oh, please. Matthew 7:3, beevul. Robb Feb 2013 #13
I wasn't belittling anyone, robb. beevul Feb 2013 #16
nicely written, thanks Duckhunter935 Feb 2013 #14
You said: Tommy_Carcetti Feb 2013 #17
Yes, I did. beevul Feb 2013 #20
I enjoyed your OP. I think it brought some interesting points to the conversation. AtheistCrusader Feb 2013 #27
"Heads Would Explode"? Paladin Feb 2013 #19
Do you need help with reading comprension paladin? beevul Feb 2013 #21
There is no firearm mild enough to fire at a child without horrific consequences. AtheistCrusader Feb 2013 #24
Kick Recursion Feb 2013 #15
Good luck, Sir. PLARS1999 Feb 2013 #18
Well thought out , well written. Zax2me Feb 2013 #22
Thanks. nt Tommy_Carcetti Feb 2013 #25
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