re: Family of AR-15 inventor says gun was intended for military use

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Yeah, it is. I've fallen victim to that mythology more than once myself.

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"They'll know where you are if you have a weapon light" is top three.

I thought we were initially talking about slinging lead in a school with hallways etc....

Oh well.

I’m pretty handy with an AR type carbine. I did survive Nuristan and Kunar (even though a few times it was purely due to my ability to call for mortars effectively and probably a bigger factor, our mortar men able to hang rounds on target).

I just prefer a shotgun.

‘Merica

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"They'll know where you are if you have a weapon light" is top three.

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I can't laugh at these as much, as someone clearly used a little bit of (however flawed) critical/creative thinking with those.

It's the "lethal" barrel shrounds, folding stocks, flash hiders, pistol grips, bayonet lugs and grenade launchers that get me every single time. Nothing tops that.

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I'm in this category now and have been for some time. I can see taking a pistol into certain situations, but with an unknown threat, the rifle gives me more confidence. It is a more robust response, sufficient to handle a wider range (and number) of threats.

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Nothing better than my SBR for home defense.

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I can't laugh at these as much, as someone clearly used a little bit of (however flawed) critical/creative thinking with those.

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Yeah, there is a lot of thought behind it, but not a lot of experience. I find that to be dangerous.

Roger.

Actively hunting kids is not a legitimate use for one.

I do use my shotgun to hunt deer down here in LA, Too much brush for a rifle round. Occasionally I’ll use the .45-70

That’s the perfect brush gun

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Choke affects buck shot too. 2 3/4 spread difference is significantly different at 25 yards VS modified or full.

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I posted the stats big man. Just admit you were talking shite and be done with it.

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Sorry. That it doesn’t agree with you’re position.

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What the frick are you talking about? It "agrees" 100% with my position and obliterates the bullshite you posted about your shotgun skills. Eg "multiple baddies, barely aiming". That shite is just stupid and not borne out by that most basic tests.

Then you posted some shite about bird shot... I honestly have no clue what you are going on about at this point.

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I'm in this category now and have been for some time. I can see taking a pistol into certain situations, but with an unknown threat, the rifle gives me more confidence. It is a more robust response, sufficient to handle a wider range (and number) of threats.

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I've moved almost completely to G34 with extended mags. Gives me more freedom with my hands / flashlights, which are a big part of my strategy. I can throw on a belt with ammo, phone, flashlight quickly no matter how naked I am, and I can carry 90+rnds no problem. I keep a couple ARs around in case I have to deal with stuff outside.

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G34

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