Do you own an AR15?

[Anonymous]

Nah I am not a redneck .

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote: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.

The mechanical accuracy of the AR15 platform is widely accepted as extremely high.

And yet, I want to actually use skill while hunting instead of just going out there murdering animals.in the most efficient way. What's the skill in that?

This makes zero sense. Modern AR’s come in a variety of calibers and are just as accurate as bolt actions with quality parts.

[Anonymous]

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

You think that but you might be surprised!

[Anonymous]

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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.

A weapon like what?

A self-loading rifle that uses technology that’s been around since the late 1800’s and fires one bullet per trigger pull?

That's too modern for DCUM. Remember, most of the users here have just barely mastered fire.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: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.

The mechanical accuracy of the AR15 platform is widely accepted as extremely high.

And yet, I want to actually use skill while hunting instead of just going out there murdering animals.in the most efficient way. What's the skill in that?

This makes zero sense. Modern AR’s come in a variety of calibers and are just as accurate as bolt actions with quality parts.

PP has this mental picture that people are hunting on full auto like a mobster film from the 50s. “Keep the change, you filthy animal!”

[Anonymous]

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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.

Ah, I see you didn't serve.

They may have. However, if you are shooting a shit ton of ammo, you aren't passing the qualification course and you need the practice.

[Anonymous]

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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.

Ah, I see you didn't serve.

They may have. However, if you are shooting a shit ton of ammo, you aren't passing the qualification course and you need the practice.

We’ve already covered this above, thanks!

[Anonymous]

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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.

Ammunition isn’t the same price as tic-tacs, but it’s hardly prohibitively expensive, particularly in an area like this, populated with well-compensated professionals. There are plenty of AR15 owners who regularly go out to the range for an hour, or two, or three, to practice and enjoy their hobby. There is an entire area of organized “service rifle” competition where hobbyists engage in marksmanship with amazing skill (iron sights at 600 yards, anyone), using discretionary income.

Well three hours of shooting an AR-15 with regularity would be prohibitively expensive! I don’t know about you, but I rarely go spend a couple thousand dollars on a Saturday afternoon activity.

Practice ammunition in the relevant caliber is as low as .25/round, and widely available for less than .40/round. Using the higher price would yield 2,500 rounds for $1,000, and at least 5,000 rounds to reach “a couple thousand dollars.”

An organized service rifle match typically requires only 50 rounds. Even using the best match ammunition at $1.50/round, that would cost only $75. So for $150, plus any entry fees, etc., a sportsman could shoot two matches a weekend.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

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.

Ammunition isn’t the same price as tic-tacs, but it’s hardly prohibitively expensive, particularly in an area like this, populated with well-compensated professionals. There are plenty of AR15 owners who regularly go out to the range for an hour, or two, or three, to practice and enjoy their hobby. There is an entire area of organized “service rifle” competition where hobbyists engage in marksmanship with amazing skill (iron sights at 600 yards, anyone), using discretionary income.

Well three hours of shooting an AR-15 with regularity would be prohibitively expensive! I don’t know about you, but I rarely go spend a couple thousand dollars on a Saturday afternoon activity.

Practice ammunition in the relevant caliber is as low as .25/round, and widely available for less than .40/round. Using the higher price would yield 2,500 rounds for $1,000, and at least 5,000 rounds to reach “a couple thousand dollars.”

An organized service rifle match typically requires only 50 rounds. Even using the best match ammunition at $1.50/round, that would cost only $75. So for $150, plus any entry fees, etc., a sportsman could shoot two matches a weekend.

Where the heck are you finding .223 for .25 cpr???

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: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.

The mechanical accuracy of the AR15 platform is widely accepted as extremely high.

And yet, I want to actually use skill while hunting instead of just going out there murdering animals.in the most efficient way. What's the skill in that?

Nothing about the design of the AR15 obviates the use of skill. It is the leading competition platform. As for “murdering animals in the most efficient way,” there is a lot more air around them than there is meat on them, and efficient use of any firearm requires skill.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

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.

Ammunition isn’t the same price as tic-tacs, but it’s hardly prohibitively expensive, particularly in an area like this, populated with well-compensated professionals. There are plenty of AR15 owners who regularly go out to the range for an hour, or two, or three, to practice and enjoy their hobby. There is an entire area of organized “service rifle” competition where hobbyists engage in marksmanship with amazing skill (iron sights at 600 yards, anyone), using discretionary income.

Well three hours of shooting an AR-15 with regularity would be prohibitively expensive! I don’t know about you, but I rarely go spend a couple thousand dollars on a Saturday afternoon activity.

Practice ammunition in the relevant caliber is as low as .25/round, and widely available for less than .40/round. Using the higher price would yield 2,500 rounds for $1,000, and at least 5,000 rounds to reach “a couple thousand dollars.”

An organized service rifle match typically requires only 50 rounds. Even using the best match ammunition at $1.50/round, that would cost only $75. So for $150, plus any entry fees, etc., a sportsman could shoot two matches a weekend.

Where the heck are you finding .223 for .25 cpr???

Online. In about 10 seconds.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

Ammunition isn’t the same price as tic-tacs, but it’s hardly prohibitively expensive, particularly in an area like this, populated with well-compensated professionals. There are plenty of AR15 owners who regularly go out to the range for an hour, or two, or three, to practice and enjoy their hobby. There is an entire area of organized “service rifle” competition where hobbyists engage in marksmanship with amazing skill (iron sights at 600 yards, anyone), using discretionary income.

Well three hours of shooting an AR-15 with regularity would be prohibitively expensive! I don’t know about you, but I rarely go spend a couple thousand dollars on a Saturday afternoon activity.

Practice ammunition in the relevant caliber is as low as .25/round, and widely available for less than .40/round. Using the higher price would yield 2,500 rounds for $1,000, and at least 5,000 rounds to reach “a couple thousand dollars.”

An organized service rifle match typically requires only 50 rounds. Even using the best match ammunition at $1.50/round, that would cost only $75. So for $150, plus any entry fees, etc., a sportsman could shoot two matches a weekend.

Where the heck are you finding .223 for .25 cpr???

Online. In about 10 seconds.

Link please

[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.

That’s your right.

[Anonymous]

No
I don’t own any weapons and have no desire to.
I fully support everyone else’s right to, if they choose.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s the most popular rifle in the US with about 24 million being built. Wondering if any of my fellow educated urban elites happen to own one.

Yes and I converted fully automatic.