Gun Control & RKBA

jmg257

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78. You might want to check out the Mini-14.

Reply to CompanyFirstSergeant (Original post)

Mon May 2, 2016, 02:50 PM

May 2016

You seem to like the more traditional style...wood stock models available
Less issues in NY.

Plenty reliable, decent accuracy.

ETA http://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2016/3/22/five-reasons-to-reconsider-the-ruger-mini-14/

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 OP

I guess you're not worried about collateral damage. PeoViejo May 2016 #1

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Having experience with the M16 in vietnam, I am not a fan of 5.56mm 1939 May 2016 #104

A .729 caliber is "kinder and gentler" than a centerfire .22? benEzra May 2016 #99

An honest AR owner: I buy one because I am afraid. Buzz Clik May 2016 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 #7

Well, last I checked Kelvin Mace May 2016 #31

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So, you already have firearms and you wish to add an AR-15? Kelvin Mace May 2016 #48

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True, and the likelyhood of them killing you is pretty low Kelvin Mace May 2016 #54

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If you are concerned about the safety of your loved one Kelvin Mace May 2016 #66

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Setting up this type of system is not that hard Kelvin Mace May 2016 #72

Most of the gun owners I know are the opposite of "fearful", they are the most brave, since 10s braddy May 2016 #103

I don't fear guns Kelvin Mace May 2016 #105

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Not a great metaphor, and you know why. (And you used the word "afraid") Buzz Clik May 2016 #40

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You seem to be struggling with the reality of your own OP. Buzz Clik May 2016 #44

Is that applicable to any gun owner, or just those with AR-15s? Marengo May 2016 #16

I have four but I am not afraid hack89 May 2016 #58

Which is fantastic and rare for the group that normally argues such things. Buzz Clik May 2016 #60

My entire family shoots. nt hack89 May 2016 #61

ok. Makes total sense. Buzz Clik May 2016 #63

I own several. Not because I'm afraid. I enjoy shooting them. Waldorf May 2016 #74

You'll love it, they're really a blast to have fun with. ileus May 2016 #3

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Yeah I've got the stainless CMMG kit. ileus May 2016 #15

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The glorification and fantasy is hilarious metroins May 2016 #4

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Ok metroins May 2016 #19

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For $100 more DashOneBravo May 2016 #37

I don't own an 870 oneshooter May 2016 #47

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Doesn't the M-97 have a trigger disconnect? Hangingon May 2016 #89

Sorry that this is what it takes for you not to live in fear BeyondGeography May 2016 #5

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The AR Puha Ekapi May 2016 #6

Having used a M16A2 DashOneBravo May 2016 #11

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Are you really referring to 9/11 when you say COLGATE4 May 2016 #13

NO CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 #21

"They targetted New York because of the strict gun control?" Really? Nitram May 2016 #18

NO CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 #22

Why do you think NY was targeted, as per article? Kind of stuck out. Eleanors38 May 2016 #86

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Seek professional help SecularMotion May 2016 #14

Thank you doctor. And your diagnosis is...? Marengo May 2016 #17

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You want an AR-15 because ISIS? stone space May 2016 #26

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Has ISIS been causing you problems, lately? (nt) stone space May 2016 #28

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Were you mentioned in the article? stone space May 2016 #30

No one knows. CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 #33

Would you be happier if it was because you anti-gunners hate them? N/T beevul May 2016 #67

Looks like you have already sucomed to the fear nt flamin lib May 2016 #34

No.... CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 #35

Yes, you bought into the fear peddled by the gun lobby. flamin lib May 2016 #39

How many guns to have have, again? Marengo May 2016 #52

Are you going to carry it everywhere, at the ready? My Good Babushka May 2016 #36

This message was self-deleted by its author CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 #41

So you're just going to have it at your house. My Good Babushka May 2016 #42

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:) My Good Babushka May 2016 #46

Ah, so the solution is to prepare for nothing? Marengo May 2016 #49

help help I'm falling My Good Babushka May 2016 #50

You've already planted your face tripping over the one you created Marengo May 2016 #97

if you need a gun to feel safe EdwardBernays May 2016 #38

I don't need a gun to feel safe. CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 #59

If any of those people need guns to feel safe EdwardBernays May 2016 #73

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There's nothing you need a gun for EdwardBernays May 2016 #77

I think you are putting a lot of weight on yourself My Good Babushka May 2016 #84

"If being armed and prepared made people safe, no soldier would ever die." CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 #92

People get along very well when they don't talk about politics or religion My Good Babushka May 2016 #96

Anyone who makes this type if ridiculous argument guillaumeb May 2016 #55

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Do you truly feel that the actions that you describe provide safety? guillaumeb May 2016 #62

Then why does terrorism rate so high on people's minds? CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 #65

I think the news media makes a lot of money My Good Babushka May 2016 #76

How do we resist? CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 #79

Try getting on a plane with that cake knife. guillaumeb May 2016 #88

All great points, and the answer to all of them is probably "yes". guillaumeb May 2016 #87

W. was a fighter pilot with over 600 hours, among vets, fighter pilot ranks as solid. braddy May 2016 #106

"Again, great questions and the last should probably be the subject of a post." CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 #109

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Terrorism never even enters into my self-defense/personal security planning. Lizzie Poppet May 2016 #69

I agree with the others. Kang Colby May 2016 #70

So how are civilains supposed to respond to a constant barrage of fear mongering? CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 #71

I would never say don't buy a gun My Good Babushka May 2016 #80

This message was self-deleted by its author CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 #81

Just be an example of a "not scared person" My Good Babushka May 2016 #82

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lol, if I knew! My Good Babushka May 2016 #85

Learned helplessness CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 #91

You might want to check out the Mini-14. jmg257 May 2016 #78

If you go with a Mini-14, get one 580- series or newer, benEzra May 2016 #100

I take reasonable precautions against pedestrian threats... Eleanors38 May 2016 #93

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Thanks for your comments. I think most of what passes for fear is actually anxiety... Eleanors38 May 2016 #98

If you have to own a gun, buy a .45 automatic. Those rounds tend not to go through walls mikehiggins May 2016 #101

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I'm surprised the OP feels a need to justify a gun purchase Buzz cook May 2016 #102

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So trolling Buzz cook May 2016 #110

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Hey if you say some thing that seems to be an admission Buzz cook May 2016 #113

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