Do you own an AR15?

[Anonymous]

No. We own a handgun and a rifle.

We don't plan to mass murder anyone, and can aim a rifle while hunting, so no need to own an AR15.

[Anonymous]

My husband does. He hasn't shot it in 15 years and we don't have any ammo for it in the house.

[Anonymous]

As Ron Swanson says: “That is none of your damn business.”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No. I don't know anyone who does.

I bet you would be surprised. I am completely anti-gun unless it’s truly necessary in the wilderness (we have relatives who live on a ranch in Montana and do carry a gun in the event of a bear or whatever). We live in a very liberal suburb in close in VA. One of my kids told me the dad of a close friend has one in their house. The kids are old enough that I wouldn’t be worried they’d touch it if they ever saw it, but I was absolutely floored. This dad is a non-outdoorsy, fairly nerdy partner at a top firm. The mom confirmed that yes, he went out and bought one a few years ago

[Anonymous]

I don’t, but I shoot one at least annually. I prefer my .357 handgun for everyday use.

We live on a farm so I have legit uses for firearms. I shoot something probably monthly. We live too close to a subdivision that seems to breed raccoons like rabbits.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DH and I are former military and not anti-gun. That said, we both strongly believe nobody outside the military (and a few specialized police units) should own a weapon like that. Ever.

Curious, because you and your husband were in the military, do you think it gives more substance to your opinion? If so, why? I don't see any other reason to start your reply with that info, yet, I can't see anyone being that ... dumb ... that they would think it made their opinion stronger.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No. I don't know anyone who does.

I bet you would be surprised. I am completely anti-gun unless it’s truly necessary in the wilderness (we have relatives who live on a ranch in Montana and do carry a gun in the event of a bear or whatever). We live in a very liberal suburb in close in VA. One of my kids told me the dad of a close friend has one in their house. The kids are old enough that I wouldn’t be worried they’d touch it if they ever saw it, but I was absolutely floored. This dad is a non-outdoorsy, fairly nerdy partner at a top firm. The mom confirmed that yes, he went out and bought one a few years ago

These types are the most dangerous, PP, I hope you understand that. The guys who haven't been raised to hunt, have never been in law enforcement or had any formal weapons training due to their profession are usually moved by fear (from conspiracy theories, paranoia, etc). He went out one day and bought one? I would be very concerned. His next mental break will involve the weapon.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DH and I are former military and not anti-gun. That said, we both strongly believe nobody outside the military (and a few specialized police units) should own a weapon like that. Ever.

Curious, because you and your husband were in the military, do you think it gives more substance to your opinion? If so, why? I don't see any other reason to start your reply with that info, yet, I can't see anyone being that ... dumb ... that they would think it made their opinion stronger.

Not PP but it means they’ve shot a lot of rounds. Being in the military you get to go to the range and shoot a shit ton of ammo for free (and it’s even your job to do it). Us civilians have to pay for the bullets we use, which makes shooting an AR15 very, very expensive and few people can do it regularly. Generally I respect the opinions of people more when they know something about the subject matter at hand.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No. I don't know anyone who does.

I bet you would be surprised. I am completely anti-gun unless it’s truly necessary in the wilderness (we have relatives who live on a ranch in Montana and do carry a gun in the event of a bear or whatever). We live in a very liberal suburb in close in VA. One of my kids told me the dad of a close friend has one in their house. The kids are old enough that I wouldn’t be worried they’d touch it if they ever saw it, but I was absolutely floored. This dad is a non-outdoorsy, fairly nerdy partner at a top firm. The mom confirmed that yes, he went out and bought one a few years ago

These types are the most dangerous, PP, I hope you understand that. The guys who haven't been raised to hunt, have never been in law enforcement or had any formal weapons training due to their profession are usually moved by fear (from conspiracy theories, paranoia, etc). He went out one day and bought one? I would be very concerned. His next mental break will involve the weapon.

Nah, his next mental break is much more likely to involve screaming at a junior associate per usual for the type.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DH and I are former military and not anti-gun. That said, we both strongly believe nobody outside the military (and a few specialized police units) should own a weapon like that. Ever.

What was your MOS?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DH and I are former military and not anti-gun. That said, we both strongly believe nobody outside the military (and a few specialized police units) should own a weapon like that. Ever.

Curious, because you and your husband were in the military, do you think it gives more substance to your opinion? If so, why? I don't see any other reason to start your reply with that info, yet, I can't see anyone being that ... dumb ... that they would think it made their opinion stronger.

Not PP but it means they’ve shot a lot of rounds. Being in the military you get to go to the range and shoot a shit ton of ammo for free (and it’s even your job to do it). Us civilians have to pay for the bullets we use, which makes shooting an AR15 very, very expensive and few people can do it regularly. Generally I respect the opinions of people more when they know something about the subject matter at hand.

Haha. Being in the military does not mean you know your way around guns. Yeah, you have to qualify but there is a range master holding your hand. That was my point. People are like...I was in the military so I know! You don't know crap...unless you were special forces or something. It reminds me of the sports forums....I played in college, so....so shut up! Just give your opinion and move along.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DH and I are former military and not anti-gun. That said, we both strongly believe nobody outside the military (and a few specialized police units) should own a weapon like that. Ever.

Curious, because you and your husband were in the military, do you think it gives more substance to your opinion? If so, why? I don't see any other reason to start your reply with that info, yet, I can't see anyone being that ... dumb ... that they would think it made their opinion stronger.

Not PP but it means they’ve shot a lot of rounds. Being in the military you get to go to the range and shoot a shit ton of ammo for free (and it’s even your job to do it). Us civilians have to pay for the bullets we use, which makes shooting an AR15 very, very expensive and few people can do it regularly. Generally I respect the opinions of people more when they know something about the subject matter at hand.

Haha. Being in the military does not mean you know your way around guns. Yeah, you have to qualify but there is a range master holding your hand. That was my point. People are like...I was in the military so I know! You don't know crap...unless you were special forces or something. It reminds me of the sports forums....I played in college, so....so shut up! Just give your opinion and move along.

PS: and I know this because I was in the military...during a war...and I barely fired my weapon.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DH and I are former military and not anti-gun. That said, we both strongly believe nobody outside the military (and a few specialized police units) should own a weapon like that. Ever.

Curious, because you and your husband were in the military, do you think it gives more substance to your opinion? If so, why? I don't see any other reason to start your reply with that info, yet, I can't see anyone being that ... dumb ... that they would think it made their opinion stronger.

Not PP but it means they’ve shot a lot of rounds. Being in the military you get to go to the range and shoot a shit ton of ammo for free (and it’s even your job to do it). Us civilians have to pay for the bullets we use, which makes shooting an AR15 very, very expensive and few people can do it regularly. Generally I respect the opinions of people more when they know something about the subject matter at hand.

Haha. Being in the military does not mean you know your way around guns. Yeah, you have to qualify but there is a range master holding your hand. That was my point. People are like...I was in the military so I know! You don't know crap...unless you were special forces or something. It reminds me of the sports forums....I played in college, so....so shut up! Just give your opinion and move along.

Yea that PP was not combat arms.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No. I don't know anyone who does.

We have one (we have a few guns) and no one would guess we do. Our neighbors are very liberal and they think we are too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DH and I are former military and not anti-gun. That said, we both strongly believe nobody outside the military (and a few specialized police units) should own a weapon like that. Ever.

Curious, because you and your husband were in the military, do you think it gives more substance to your opinion? If so, why? I don't see any other reason to start your reply with that info, yet, I can't see anyone being that ... dumb ... that they would think it made their opinion stronger.

Because people expect the military to be responsible with weapons. They do go through basic training, unlike most civilians with weapons.

And you are extremely rude for calling PP dumb.