Yes, I Own Assault Rifles
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The only part I would be concerned about with your exchange, is that this person might go out and propogate that he will (or others can) get an assault rifle....if he actually gets his RPAL, he will quickly learn the difference, but until then, his family and friends will probably be hearing about how we can get assault rifles.
Personally, I'm not opposed to the term, just like I am not opposed to the term weapons. I don't care how you use your gun or why, it was in itself, designed to kill....that plainly makes it a weapon. When it comes to to assault rifles, I don't mind the term, so long as people understand the difference between what we can own, and what the military uses.
Personally, I'm not opposed to the term, just like I am not opposed to the term weapons. I don't care how you use your gun or why, it was in itself, designed to kill....that plainly makes it a weapon. When it comes to to assault rifles, I don't mind the term, so long as people understand the difference between what we can own, and what the military uses.
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Good stuff.
I'd like one of these, and then some.
Just like so many others.
I'd like one of these, and then some.
Just like so many others.
You managed to leave out that tidbit, that you were asked if you owned "assault rifles". Changes the whole story, don't you think? Your conversation reads as though you made that statement first.
The AR is as "sporting" as any other rifle in country. Legal restrictions placed on it are what makes it seem "non-sporting". The whole "sporting purpose" line of argument is a pointless dead-end, anyway.
blaxsun
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Not in the least. I talked to him for about 30 minutes, and afterwards he was crystal clear on the differences. The whole point of the topic of this article was to diffuse the myth. The typical reaction (which I see often, including in some of the responses here) is that black rifle owners get their back up, overreact - and inadvertently make the person asking the question feel stupid.
"You own assault rifles?". "Sure". "Really?" <chuckle> "Not quite. This is a commercial version (etc.), and these are the differences. Would you like to hold it?"
blaxsun
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Sorry, I thought it was kind of obvious I was responding to a question? But let me revise it...
Sure, one's interpretation of "sporting" can and does vary significantly.
While you may have to inquire of what I did, we both know that residing in Quebec you most certainly didn't.
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I take issue with the idea of black rifles not having a sporting purpose. Competitive shooting is just as much a sport as anything else. Hunting is a sport but it's not the only shooting sport. Even if it were, hunting with an AR is perfectly reasonable.
It wasn't obvious how the term came into the discussion. If you started off using it, it changes the whole context and tone, as opposed to it being used by the other person.
blaxsun
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I said "for all intents and purposes". Most people don't consider collection or target shooting "sporting". Competition and hunting, to be sure - but again, when you consider the relatively small number of black rifles and the even smaller number of those that actually compete...
Better now? If not, feel free to offer a suggestion revision.
This is an assault rifle with the "fun switch" and unplugged magazine. I had to leave this rifle in Colombia.
This is not an assault rifle. There is no full auto selector and no unplugged magazines and that is why I can have it in my gun locker at home.
This is not an assault rifle. There is no full auto selector and no unplugged magazines and that is why I can have it in my gun locker at home.
Your recent delusions are at least somewhat entertaining.While you may have to inquire of what I did, we both know that residing in Quebec you most certainly didn't.
Whenever you reply to one of my posts you never fail to mention my being from Quebec.
Do I sense a hint of jealousy?
blaxsun
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And here I thought it was because it didn't have the grenade launcher...
Only someone from Quebec would bring up the criteria for the rest of the country to transfer their firearms. "Anastasia's Law" ring a bell? Yes, you figured me out. I secretly yearn to move to Quebec... The only "jealousy" that I possess with respect to Quebec is caramel's shooting ability, and that's more along the lines of coveting.
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I like your point of view.
In the past I've always been told to "tone down" my firearm ownership around people.
Don't know if it's because I'm getting older but I no longer give a rat's a$$ what people think about me.
Ran into a classmate of mine this summer during our 20 year university class reunion. He was one of those liberal types who wanted guns banned as a result of the Polytechnic shooting.
Remember telling him to go take a flying leap when he tried to pass a petition in our class.
This summer we were able to have a rational discussion about it - and he conceded the laws wouldn't apply to the typical gunowner. He didn't even blanche when I told him I was "brain-washing" the next generation of children (my kids). Hell, he didn't even blink when I said my 13 year old daughter had her own 9mm and AR-15 (Technically, they are hers once she is old enough to pass her RPAL.
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In the past I've always been told to "tone down" my firearm ownership around people.
Don't know if it's because I'm getting older but I no longer give a rat's a$$ what people think about me.
Ran into a classmate of mine this summer during our 20 year university class reunion. He was one of those liberal types who wanted guns banned as a result of the Polytechnic shooting.
Remember telling him to go take a flying leap when he tried to pass a petition in our class.
This summer we were able to have a rational discussion about it - and he conceded the laws wouldn't apply to the typical gunowner. He didn't even blanche when I told him I was "brain-washing" the next generation of children (my kids). Hell, he didn't even blink when I said my 13 year old daughter had her own 9mm and AR-15 (Technically, they are hers once she is old enough to pass her RPAL.
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hahahaha!!!!!!
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If a rifle Must have full auto capability to be an assault rifle, then what was the FNC1A1 that I carried around in the '70's???
I guess my Instructors at CFB Cornwallis were misinformed!!!
John
I guess my Instructors at CFB Cornwallis were misinformed!!!
John
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