What is it like to fire an AR-15? It’s horrifying, menacing and very very loud

[jamil]

To the "general" argument, I guess I don't have much more to add than what I wrote up above. Other than to question how rank makes McChrystal's opinion any more valuable than people who likely have many more hours behind "military assault rifles and their civilian derivatives". As I said before, his "my general is better than yours" argument is silly.

Here's a few observations though. My thoughts in green.

Bobby Oehlschlager Larry, your erudite opining is really cute. Feckless, but cute.
Enjoy your merit badge. You earned it!

This really drippy elitism and is not an argument. It's just a deflection.


Larry Dittoe Oooh. Big word. Just learn it today?

Just an observation from experience. Responding to smarm doesn't help. Let him be the smarmy douchebag he is. After awhile it may become obvious to him that he's the only douchebag in the conversation, and he may then turn the conversation more respectful. I've had that happen with smarmy progressives on huffpo. Of course, if you enjoy insulting him, well...

Bobby Oehlschlager Helping you to learn new words.
Have a shoot 'em up day!

See? It only fuels more smarmy douchebaggery. None of that is actually an argument. It's fair to point that out.

For example:

Bobby Oehlschlager Aw, shucks, Larry. I guess the truth sucks a bit much for you today.
Sorry.
Truth isn't personal, it just is....See More

This isn't a rebuttal. It's just ridicule. That's not an argument. [/QUOTE]

 

[actaeon277]

One of my uncles posted something pro gun, and someone responded about Obama being a friend of gun owners.
And, doesn't my uncle believe in responsible universal background checks, and banning assault weapons.

I replied that the President didn't do anything because he couldnt. President is not a king.
Then posted some facts about "assault weapons".
Mentioned how useless background checks

The pro Obama person then said that my discussion scared her, and she would post there no more.

A person to afraid to see an opposing view.
Sigh.

At least that other idiot I argued with would argue.

 

[actaeon277]

Oh, and now Bobby O says he is a "responsible" gun owner. But not paranoid, so he doesn't need an AR.


So, he's a Fudd.
Though I haven't commented on that.

 

[cbhausen]

Kuntzman... has anyone noted the irony in the spelling of "his" name? No profanity filter needed.

 

[Koven]

Idk why he would shoot an AR 15 when the gun used in the shooting was a Sig Sauer MCX..

 

[KLB]

Larry, you are going to give yourself a stroke arguing with idiots on Facebook

 

[2A_Tom]

Oh, and now Bobby O says he is a "responsible" gun owner. But not paranoid, so he doesn't need an AR.


So, he's a Fudd.
Though I haven't commented on that.

HEY! Every gun owner who dosent own an ar is not a Fudd. I just like Battle Rifles much better. But I am concidering buying one just for solidarity. Only I'm afraid it will cost way too much right now.

You have to bive "0" (zero) one thing. He is the "Greatest Gun Salesman" EVER!

 

[jamil]

Oh, and now Bobby O says he is a "responsible" gun owner. But not paranoid, so he doesn't need an AR.


So, he's a Fudd.
Though I haven't commented on that.

<gasp/> OMG! He owns a ... killing machine? It would be interesting to know what variety of killing machine he owns and who he plans on killing next.

 

[actaeon277]

Larry, you are going to give yourself a stroke arguing with idiots on Facebook

HEY! Every gun owner who dosent own an ar is not a Fudd. I just like Battle Rifles much better. But I am concidering buying one just for solidarity. Only I'm afraid it will cost way too much right now.

You have to bive "0" (zero) one thing. He is the "Greatest Gun Salesman" EVER!

Not having an AR doesn't make him a Fudd.
Arguing that his guns are okay and protected, but no one needs an AR, that makes him a Fudd.

<gasp/> OMG! He owns a ... killing machine? It would be interesting to know what variety of killing machine he owns and who he plans on killing next.

I feel like pointing out the wrongness of only supporting guns he approves of, but I'm tired of that argument.
I don't think I have seen him come up with one point against ARs that doesn't consists of "you don't need it".
I actually think I could argue his side better than he can.

 

[JeremiahJohnson]

HEY! Every gun owner who dosent own an ar is not a Fudd. I just like Battle Rifles much better. But I am concidering buying one just for solidarity. Only I'm afraid it will cost way too much right now.

You have to bive "0" (zero) one thing. He is the "Greatest Gun Salesman" EVER!

Actually now is the time to buy, the market is flooded and prices are as low as I've seen. If you just want the solidarity you could buy a lower blem from PSA. If you watch you can usually pick one up for about fitty bucks.

 

[actaeon277]

I feel like buying an AR, and some ammo now.

 

[eldirector]

I feel like buying an AR, and some ammo now.

Been considering the same. Don't feel that I NEED one, but an inexpensive AR, half-dozen mags, and 1000 rounds would be a nice Father's Day gift. Just Because.

 

[jamil]

Actually now is the time to buy, the market is flooded and prices are as low as I've seen. If you just want the solidarity you could buy a lower blem from PSA. If you watch you can usually pick one up for about fitty bucks.

P-Mags still in good stock/reasonable price? I've been meaning to pick up a few more and now it seems I probably should get around to it before they get jacked back up to $60/per.

 

[churchmouse]

P-Mags still in good stock/reasonable price? I've been meaning to pick up a few more and now it seems I probably should get around to it before they get jacked back up to $60/per.

I am in a good place on both of these.
Just going to sit back and watch.

 

[ol' Huff]

They ask for the shooters to bring a teachable attitude. If I were still involved in the program, I would not want the author on my line. I would be concerned that his devotion to hysteria would cause him to be a danger to himself and others. Obviously he is a liar and an attention seeker. I have no reason to believe that someone getting shot at a 'seed would not further his agendas.

I was an active Appleseed Shoot Boss before being kicked out and I can say that I would allow this person on the line because I have had this person on the line. This is an attention seeking child prone to hysterics. I had a dad bring this character to an event in Bedford. Towards the middle of the second day I removed him from the line quietly. In this case, the solution is to place a volunteer on the child at all times, even when behind the equipment line or at the target line because they are determined to be noticed and will do anything to be noticed. If this particular journalist were to appear on my line I have the proper solution. His name is Jeffey Williams. He is over 6 feet and was/is a member of the United States Marine Corps. He has a highly strung personality with no patience for sissies. He also has a lazy eye that makes him look absolutely f***ing crazy when he gets wound up. I think its a match made in youtube heaven.

 

[jamil]

I am in a good place on both of these.
Just going to sit back and watch.

I am in a good place on both of these.
Just going to sit back and watch.

So much so, you had to say it twice! Show off.

 

[lovemachine]

So much so, you had to say it twice! Show off.

Nah, he's elderly. He just forgot he posted it the first time

 

[jamil]

Nah, he's elderly. He just forgot he posted it the first time

Yeah. I can see that happening.

 

[Bartman]

Idk why he would shoot an AR 15 when the gun used in the shooting was a Sig Sauer MCX..

Apparently all black rifles look the same to him.

 

[SEIndSAM]

I am in a good place on both of these.
Just going to sit back and watch.