Now you're getting it. Just because WE recognize something as a right, does not mean everyone else does. It also does not mean everyone else agrees we should have such rights. Therefore they will push to change that in any way they can by bringing on the debate; forcing us to debate it. Like it or not, that is the society we live in. Liberty is a constant fight whereas too many who believe in such principles are too happy to just want to be left alone and live their lives. If you care about liberty, that is not an option these days. You MUST debate it. The good thing about this debate though, is that the facts support OUR side. They simply use anectdotal evidence, statistical manipulation, and sometimes flat out lies or misleading phrasing to promote their agenda.Then they aren't rights. They're revocable privileges. Rights cannot be debated or negotiated away, only privileges.
You're certainly wrong there. Philosophy is nothing more than a belief system. For many here, that would be their choice in Christian based faiths. However, philosophy is not strictly religious belief systems either, but what they all are is a system which discerns their acceptable actions in life. For some, they may feel that the opinion in their belief system is more important than anyone else's. Ring a bell?Philosophy doesn't matter.
Then some state reps will be looking for new part time jobs
What are your thoughts on this?
It just struck me. All this talk about "open carrying" an AR-15. Is there another option if you want to carry an AR? What kind of clothing best conceals?
It just struck me. All this talk about "open carrying" an AR-15. Is there another option if you want to carry an AR? What kind of clothing best conceals?
I don't own a rifle. I have my riot shotgun, but I sure would hate to carry it around everyday. You would break things and would have to set it down often. It would be an easy snatch-and-run target. Unlike a handgun, if someone were to grab at a long gun it would be difficult to use it to repel the attack.
Most defensive scenarios I can foresee involve closer quarters than what a rifle is a practical tool to address. If a guy is far enough away to shoot at him with a rifle or a shotgun for that matter, then why the heck are you shooting at him? I feel that your ar15 is only a decent defensive weapon when the threat is coming in from a distance. That's why army guys are issued a sidearm along with their m-16,The long arm is almost useless in a congested setting.
I have another thought too, what about over penetration? If you DID need to shoot a guy the bullet could whiffle right through the target and go on downrange. It's just a little over powered for the application. There would be no point carrying it if you couldn't responsibly use it...... A hand grenade would be easier to carry if you wanted to pack a weapon that cannot be practically put into action.
RIGHTS are not up for debate. If someone wants to carry a rifle AS IS HIS RIGHT more power to them. I'm not saying I wouldn't pay them extra scrutiny but I also won't get my shorts in a bunch panicking over it.
If our legislators paid more heed to the Constitution this wouldn't even be a topic of discussion. Ultimately it's the fault of those who sit in the halls of power and give each other harumphs and ignore everything that made this country what it was.
Im not a LEO but my brother and uncle were. My brother said he would stop you right off the bat and check you out (hes an *** ). My uncle said he would watch you for a few extra seconds to check out behavior ie. if you are walking how fast are you walking, are you looking around a lot, you know stuff like that. Like i said im not a LEO but have taken crim. justice classes and if i were a cop i would not stop you for just carrying unless you were acting squirrely. I think the key to carrying a long gun is confidence, dont look scared you are following the law and you know it, if stopped by the police dont be a d-bag but dont act scared either.
Why would one really want too? I think that it would be perfectly normal in a hostile environment, but to just walk around carrying a rifle for the heck of it would be a pain in the butt.
There were a number of times, in the Marines, I sure wished I would have not been carrying around my rifle...along with all the other gear, it was a hassle. JMHO.
Yep we live under a govt now that encourages people to rat out their neighbors friends and family under the false
pretense of patriotism. Every time I hear the Kenyan say the word patriotism i puke in my mouth a little.
It's nice to see posts acknowledging that carrying an AR-15 around just because you can is silly and counterproductive.
Also it'd be a gigantic hassle for basically no benefit. I'll keep my sidearm, thanks.
anti-gunners can say the same about your sidearm.