My hot take - if you own an AR-15 you have a few loose screws

[Anonymous]

It’s funny. People here don’t even know what a AR-15 is and can’t define it. Yet want to try to tell others what they’re crazy for owning.

And I don’t own a gun fyi.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s funny. People here don’t even know what a AR-15 is and can’t define it. Yet want to try to tell others what they’re crazy for owning.

And I don’t own a gun fyi.

So please, educate us instead of insulting. What is it and why would someone want one?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Disagree.

You live in an extreme bubble and do not realize it.

What is honestly the reason for owning this style of weapon? People always say we don’t get it, and when we agree, we don’t so explain it, no one ever does. How do we get out of this bubble and hear all sides when one side won’t explain their perspective.

+1. I am genuinely curious about why a regular person (not military or LEO) would own these types of weapons. What is the practical purpose and use of it in a non-military/LE setting? Is it more fun to shoot at a range? It doesn’t seem like a superior option for home or personal protection. This has been asked a few times on this thread — can someone please answer???

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would not personally have one (I own 0 firearms), and I don't think they are in any way necessary.

But OP, to add to your "types of people who own them," there's a third category of owners: I know a couple guys (totally smart, liberal, academic-type, all for gun-regulations guys) who have built them using parts. So there's a little grown-up-LEGO-geek culture out there around them as well.

Ridiculous. Why don't they get some actual Lego sets to scratch that itch instead of mass killing machines. Mental issues.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My ex-military DH owns a crappy handgun (I posted about in a previous thread) but would never own an AR. He comes from a military/cop family.

But also note than an AR-15 isn't exactly an assault rifle, despite its name. The "AR" part doesn't stand for "assault rifle." I'm not saying that any of the other points aren't valid, just the assault rifle point isn't. It is a convenient rifle for hunting for many reasons. My DH is not a hunter, though.

I know some big boy LARP's will come in here and say "But I use it for hoggin'!," however the truth is that it is designed for hunting a group of humans. And that's it.

There are better and more noble rifles for deer hunting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My ex-military DH owns a crappy handgun (I posted about in a previous thread) but would never own an AR. He comes from a military/cop family.

But also note than an AR-15 isn't exactly an assault rifle, despite its name. The "AR" part doesn't stand for "assault rifle." I'm not saying that any of the other points aren't valid, just the assault rifle point isn't. It is a convenient rifle for hunting for many reasons. My DH is not a hunter, though.

true, but many were outfitted to be semi-automatic. Also, the problem with the AR15 is that it causes waaay more damage to human tissue than a regular handgun. Talk to surgeons who have operated on victims of AR15s. The damage to the organs is horrific.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Disagree.

You live in an extreme bubble and do not realize it.

No, you are the nut job that is one Campbell's soup can short of the people who dig nuclear bunkers under their home and believe that they will be repopulating the Earth after WWIII.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s funny. People here don’t even know what a AR-15 is and can’t define it. Yet want to try to tell others what they’re crazy for owning.

And I don’t own a gun fyi.

So please, educate us instead of insulting. What is it and why would someone want one?

It's not up to you to decide what others should or should not one. All you are showing is fake outrage. What do you plan to do about it? Nothing, right? Other than coming here and telling people how righteous you are.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Disagree.

You live in an extreme bubble and do not realize it.

What is honestly the reason for owning this style of weapon? People always say we don’t get it, and when we agree, we don’t so explain it, no one ever does. How do we get out of this bubble and hear all sides when one side won’t explain their perspective.

+1. I am genuinely curious about why a regular person (not military or LEO) would own these types of weapons. What is the practical purpose and use of it in a non-military/LE setting? Is it more fun to shoot at a range? It doesn’t seem like a superior option for home or personal protection. This has been asked a few times on this thread — can someone please answer???

The AR-15 is currently the pinnacle of rifle evolution in many people's eyes. It's difficult to find a more accurate, reliable, or rugged rifle. There's a huge aftermarket for parts and accessories. However, it's not favored for hunting because it is underpowered. The energy transfer doesn't provide enough hydrostatic shock to reliably bring down larger animals.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's funny that you think banning AR-15s would make any difference.

What's funny about this? I find none of this funny. Especially a few days after nineteen 4th graders got murdered with one.

Because there are far more powerful rifles and shotguns that can easily be purchased. The shooter would have used something else.

The more powerful rifles and shotguns are difficult to fire accurately AND rapidly. Much greater recoil means that the shooter has difficulty landing the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc shots on moving targets. In the case of a school shooting, this may provide essential seconds to move out of the line of fire, flee, or physically restrain the assailant.

AR-15s are so deadly because they allow you to mow down everything in front of you in a matter of seconds. They also have larger magazines that more powerful hunting rifles and shotguns require frequent reloads.

In a massacre, the gunman doesn't want raw power; he wants the sweet spot of speed AND accuracy AND power. This is why the AR-15 type is so deadly and absolutely should be banned from civilian ownership.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s funny. People here don’t even know what a AR-15 is and can’t define it. Yet want to try to tell others what they’re crazy for owning.

And I don’t own a gun fyi.

So please, educate us instead of insulting. What is it and why would someone want one?

It's not up to you to decide what others should or should not one. All you are showing is fake outrage. What do you plan to do about it? Nothing, right? Other than coming here and telling people how righteous you are.

I think you are mistaken that people will do nothing. But perhaps you are hoping people will forget. Everyone has gotten so used to high schoolers getting shot. But elem. kids are something different. It gets to people. But it may take a few more times of this happening. The ball is rolling.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Disagree.

You live in an extreme bubble and do not realize it.

What is honestly the reason for owning this style of weapon? People always say we don’t get it, and when we agree, we don’t so explain it, no one ever does. How do we get out of this bubble and hear all sides when one side won’t explain their perspective.

+1. I am genuinely curious about why a regular person (not military or LEO) would own these types of weapons. What is the practical purpose and use of it in a non-military/LE setting? Is it more fun to shoot at a range? It doesn’t seem like a superior option for home or personal protection. This has been asked a few times on this thread — can someone please answer???

OK, I'll bite. DH has one. He collects guns and got it because he thought they might be banned. It's never been shot or even loaded. It's collecting dust in a gun safe. I don't like that he has one (or any guns). And he doesn't even go to the range (has been 3 times in 10+ years). I find it very strange, but at this point I prefer it sitting in our always locked (key and passcode needed) safe unloaded than sold and potentially end up in dangerous hands.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s funny. People here don’t even know what a AR-15 is and can’t define it. Yet want to try to tell others what they’re crazy for owning.

And I don’t own a gun fyi.

So please, educate us instead of insulting. What is it and why would someone want one?

It's not up to you to decide what others should or should not one. All you are showing is fake outrage. What do you plan to do about it? Nothing, right? Other than coming here and telling people how righteous you are.

I think you are mistaken that people will do nothing. But perhaps you are hoping people will forget. Everyone has gotten so used to high schoolers getting shot. But elem. kids are something different. It gets to people. But it may take a few more times of this happening. The ball is rolling.

I don't even know what that means. Ball is rolling? GOP is firmly against taking any actions. This news will die soon enough just like Sandy Hook. Yes, it makes me sick but I am not going to act like anything will change. We are totally f'ed. Don't lecture me. Tell me what specific actions you think we can take as an individual citizen living in a dark blue county/state.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's funny that you think banning AR-15s would make any difference.

What's funny about this? I find none of this funny. Especially a few days after nineteen 4th graders got murdered with one.

Because there are far more powerful rifles and shotguns that can easily be purchased. The shooter would have used something else.

The more powerful rifles and shotguns are difficult to fire accurately AND rapidly. Much greater recoil means that the shooter has difficulty landing the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc shots on moving targets. In the case of a school shooting, this may provide essential seconds to move out of the line of fire, flee, or physically restrain the assailant.

AR-15s are so deadly because they allow you to mow down everything in front of you in a matter of seconds. They also have larger magazines that more powerful hunting rifles and shotguns require frequent reloads.

In a massacre, the gunman doesn't want raw power; he wants the sweet spot of speed AND accuracy AND power. This is why the AR-15 type is so deadly and absolutely should be banned from civilian ownership.

You clearly know almost nothing about firearms.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's funny that you think banning AR-15s would make any difference.

Hello. If they were banned, the TX nut job would not have been able to purchase one.