Well I dont like guns even though I'm from Texas btw.Guns can hurt kids or pets that get caught in the crossfire.Or the gun in question can be used out of anger or any other excuse for it to be used.
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Well I dont like guns even though I'm from Texas btw.Guns can hurt kids or pets that get caught in the crossfire.Or the gun in question can be used out of anger or any other excuse for it to be used.
People tend to be polite when they know you're packing heat.
That said... gun safety training is essential. People don't seem to understand that with even basic gun safety training, virtually all accidental deaths can be prevented.
So there's nothing wrong with letting non-criminals and sane people carry weapons so long as they're properly versed in how not to kill themselves or others accidentally.
There's a rifle and a shotgun in our garage... they're not loaded, but it's legal to have them.
Sweet home Arizona.
Hollowtips are cool. But for me, as far as using a gun for home protection, shotgun all the way. I would not have time to get surgical and place shots. It could be dark, etc... and I don't want to miss. I just need to be able to point in a general direction and let the cloud of bb's do their work. And I would use Coyote load. Basically (50) .22 Cal balls packed into the shell.Quote:
Originally Posted by *jdm*
http://www.cabelas.com/link-12/produ...8215488a.shtml
Besides, shotgun rounds (non-slug rounds) won't go flying through neighbors houses like normal bullets or slugs. And if I ever had to take a life to save loved ones life in home defense... I need to make sure I can end it, fast. Because I don't want a shootout and I don't want to hit the offender and have them be able to attack or shot after I hit them. And a shotgun will stop them better than anything at close range.
It's odd... my alliance is a diplomatic neutral and I loathe violence, yet I'm playing a "war" game and I believe in the social value of an armed populace.
People are strange sometimes.
In my college days, I knew a paranoid gun fan. He was part of a DnD group I played in. He was proud of the guns in his home. he would often brag that he was never more than 2 steps away from a gun, anywhere in his house.
... We never played DnD at his house. ;)
I also know someone that has a single gun in his house, but no bullets for the gun. I guess it's just for show, to scare any potential burglar. :rofl:
^^^^What he said. I use number 5 bird shot, though. At anything less than 15ft, you are not going to have an issue with the intruder getting back up.Quote:
Originally Posted by japanpimp
Let's just hope you don't accidentally shoot your spouse or offspring who got up to use the toilet and stumbled over the furniture in the dark.
Or hope that the real intruder doesn't find your weapon and use it on you and your family.
Or hope that your young child doesn't find your loaded gun one day and shoot themself or another child by accident.
Or hope that you never have a serious fight with your spouse or partner and they grab your gun and shoot you whilst enraged.
Or hope that you don't accidentally shoot yourself while cleaning your gun, which you forgot to check was unloaded.
Or hope that your gun isn't stolen from your home when you are out and then used in a serious crime, resulting in the death of an innocent person.
We live in hope.
If you want to go to those lengths, there's many other things than guns that can end in possible tragedy: driving a car, climbing a ladder, using a power tool, keeping knives, alcohol, medicine, or various combinations of sports equipment in your house, using the toaster, etc.
Yes but of that list, only guns are designed for the express purpose to kill. Handguns are designed to kill people. I think of it as ongoing Russian Roulette. I know it's an argument I can't win against Americans as no number of gun deaths or gun tragedies seems to have the slightest effect on the American psyche.