Guns, love'em or hate'em

[Bullet]

OK, here it is. The other thread was for about who is going to protect you since the police are not obligated to protect, but only investigate crimes. The point being that if there is a crime, than it's too late because there is then a victim. And how do you keep from being a victim?

This thread I would like to have as a gun topic. I am sure it has been brought up before, but I am relatively new here and so are a few others and I would like everyones opinion.

I have my opinion and am the kind of person who believes I am right but am willing to let others try to prove me wrong. And if I am proven wrong will admit and change my perspective.

[Bullet]

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Americans Sharpen Shooting SkillsMonday, June 21, 2004

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LOS ANGELES — Shooting for sport is becoming more and more popular across the country.

Along with Pilates and windsurfing, clay target shooting (search) and handgun target shooting (search) are some of America's fastest growing sports. Some 20 million Americans participate in recreational gun activities.

Those who shoot clays call it "golf with guns."

"It is being looked at more as a sport and recreation, it is not all about hunting," said Rick Matulich of the San Diego Shotgun Sports Association (search).

Target shooting dates back to the 14th century, and it became an Olympic sport in 1896. And while some worry about recreational gun safety, the government says a person is more likely to get hurt riding a bike, playing basketball or swimming.

"It is a great sport," said Bret Erickson (search), 2004 U.S. Olympic shotgun team member. "It is a sport for all ages; it is a sport for the whole family and it is a huge growing sport."

[BabyRider]

Hey Bullet...I love this topic, and will always take part, however, you're not going to get much debate from me. I love guns. I love hunting, (though I mostly hunt with my bow), and I love to skeet shoot as well. My fiance owns many guns, his most recent purchase the AK-47. (Thank God for the ban being lifted, huh?) We went to a gun show and he bought the 30-round clips for it, and he's looking to get a scope for it next. I can't WAIT to shoot that one!!! He's like a kid with his favorite new toy. What type of guns do you own? Do you hunt? Or are you trying to stay away from the hunting debate that is sure to come from this thread?

[Lon]

I believe in the right of the citizenry to own personal handguns, rifles. Assault rifles, machine guns, no way. Should be strict registration of all firearms and all weapons purchased from any dealer or gun show should require backround checks.

[BabyRider]

Originally Posted by Lon

I believe in the right of the citizenry to own personal handguns, rifles. Assault rifles, machine guns, no way. Should be strict registration of all firearms and all weapons purchased from any dealer or gun show should require backround checks.

OK....Why?

[lady cop]

may i ask why a citizen needs an AK-47?

[BabyRider]

Originally Posted by lady cop

may i ask why a citizen needs an AK-47?

Hi Ladycop...I knew we'd be hearing from you! Doing well?

My fiance is a collector, and since the ban was lifted, he felt his collection was incomplete without one.

My brother in law has an Ak-47 and it used for hunting. My fiancee wants one so bad. I believe in the right to use a gun when needed. Like if i am home one night & someone breaks into my home, i have the right to shoot to kill, they were in my house which is my Property. My dad has shot someone that was trying to rob our house and they cops told my dad thank you because they have been trying to catch that man. Dead or Alive. That was also an ak-47. We have 2 handguns in our dresser drawers. They are within reach of the bed. I grew up learning to shoot a gun. My dad brought me to a range when i was 8 years old.
BTW Welcome back Lady cop! You feeling better?

[capt_buzzard]

America Have Gun Will Travel. Do you really need them? Thou shall not kill? American pie and all that about God. Makes one wonder?

[BabyRider]

Originally Posted by capt_buzzard

America Have Gun Will Travel. Do you really need them? Thou shall not kill? American pie and all that about God. Makes one wonder?

Have gun, will travel, yes. But only where the CCW's allow it....

What does it have to do with need? It's a right, first of all, and a sport, hunting AND target shooting. And no one is talking about killing a person. That is the commandment. Were an armed burgular to break into my home, it would probably be the last mistake he ever makes, sure, but owning a gun does not mean I want to shoot a PERSON. I don't ever want it to come to that, that's not what it's about.

I always laugh when I hear "Why do you NEED them?" I don't! I want, and I can. Period.

And remember Captain? I'm agnostic...