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Watching (or playing) anything where guns are actually not just useful but downright necessary makes me want to stockpile them. But not only do I genuinely doubt I'll ever need them, I really would prefer not to sink money into this country's rampant violence industry.
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@scribus I feel similar, I'd like to own a gun but I don't want one bad enough to be associated with gun owners
Tuesday, 02-Sep-14 01:59:41 UTC from web-
Tuesday, 02-Sep-14 02:01:02 UTC from web
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@awlditzy of course when I say that I mean the average stereotypical GOD GUTS N GUNS American
Tuesday, 02-Sep-14 02:01:59 UTC from web-
@rarity One can be an exception to the rule instead of missing out on something JUST because of some silly associations.
Tuesday, 02-Sep-14 02:03:57 UTC from web-
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Tuesday, 02-Sep-14 02:06:09 UTC from web
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Tuesday, 02-Sep-14 02:06:32 UTC from web
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@rarity You probably could get away with carrying a CO2-operated gun. Rarely lethal against big animals like humans or deer or whatever, but it sure does sting.
Tuesday, 02-Sep-14 02:09:49 UTC from web-
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@rarity Decent CO2 guns are strong enough for minor hunt, which means you can put lead 3cm into someone's flesh.
Tuesday, 02-Sep-14 02:12:30 UTC from web-
@nerthos I feel like if I was in a situation where I needed to shoot someone, it seems like a waste to not have lethal force, surely?
Tuesday, 02-Sep-14 02:13:35 UTC from web-
@rarity Depends, really. Lethal force ensures it won't happen twice, but just causing a wound is usually enough of a deterrent to stop an attack. If given the choice I'd always decide on putting a .45 bullet in the attacker's brain case, but being honest it's often not necessary.
Tuesday, 02-Sep-14 02:16:46 UTC from web-
@nerthos well I might look into it then. It'd be a helluva lot cheaper to get one too compared to a real gun
Tuesday, 02-Sep-14 02:18:04 UTC from web-
@rarity Depends on what you're looking for. It surely will be cheaper than a Glock, but I'm sure you can get a serviceable .22 for the same money you'd need for a good CO2. The advantage of the CO2 is mostly being far more silent and cheaper to operate.
Tuesday, 02-Sep-14 02:21:24 UTC from web-
@nerthos if I were to get a handgun it'd probably just be a Glock since I've heard they're basically idiotproof and reliable
Tuesday, 02-Sep-14 02:22:11 UTC from web-
@rarity Get a nine that way people will think you're a gangsta
Tuesday, 02-Sep-14 02:22:42 UTC from web-
@ellieellie pretty sure most Glocks are 9mm though
Tuesday, 02-Sep-14 02:23:10 UTC from web-
@rarity This is the part where it shows that I don't really know guns.
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Tuesday, 02-Sep-14 02:24:36 UTC from web
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@rarity They're really good weapons but they're also pretty expensive compared to other guns. I like Berettas.
Tuesday, 02-Sep-14 02:24:31 UTC from web
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@rarity Only reason I have a rifle (as of now not in my apartment), is to keep up practise. It was something I was good at and enjoyed. Outside of that I see no point in carrying around a pistol or owning a gun, unless you feel that someone's out to get you at every second you're outside and the only means of protecting yourself is one-upping. If you're genuinely interested on shooting why not start at a range with a rifle and take it from there?
Tuesday, 02-Sep-14 02:11:46 UTC from web-
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Tuesday, 02-Sep-14 02:13:02 UTC from web
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@awlditzy it's an indoor range though and I don't know if you can even shoot a rifle in there
Tuesday, 02-Sep-14 02:13:53 UTC from web-
@rarity Good point. Well, they'd have pistols at least (although in my opinion it's nicer to shoot rifles).
Tuesday, 02-Sep-14 02:15:01 UTC from web-
@awlditzy I haven't done it for a while but I always preferred pistols personally.
Tuesday, 02-Sep-14 02:15:54 UTC from web-
@ellieellie Different strokes. I never enjoyed pistols mostly because I wasn't good at figuring out their quirks much as rifles. Probably because pistols require more quick decisive action.
Tuesday, 02-Sep-14 02:18:48 UTC from web-
@awlditzy Pistols are great for indoors or crowded/full of crap areas, but nowhere near as good in open range as a rifle. I do like how easy it is to aim them though.
Tuesday, 02-Sep-14 02:23:11 UTC from web-
Tuesday, 02-Sep-14 02:24:19 UTC from web
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@awlditzy I'll probably buy a 9mm as I won't be engaging in any sort of long range shooting and they have enough punch without being bulky or too expensive to operate. As far as personal preference goes though I'd go for an engraved revolver.
Tuesday, 02-Sep-14 02:26:29 UTC from web-
Tuesday, 02-Sep-14 02:27:58 UTC from web
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@awlditzy Revolvers are just prettier. Also very reliable, only drawback being carrying only 6 bullets and being slower to reload than a pistol. A good revolver will never jam or stop working though, as the mechanism is pretty simple.
Tuesday, 02-Sep-14 02:29:32 UTC from web-
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@awlditzy Yep, that too.
Tuesday, 02-Sep-14 02:31:09 UTC from web
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@nerthos I have been primarily using 9X19mm for target shooting and self-defense. It isn't the most potent round out there, but it is enough to get the job done. It is also cheaper than .40 S&W or .45 ACP. For the most part, I have been using the GLOCK 17 and the GLOCK 19 for 9mm usage.
Tuesday, 02-Sep-14 02:55:35 UTC from web
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@awlditzy Indeed. I enjoy collecting and shooting firearms, and I don't fit any of the stereotypes associated with gun owners (there isn't a conservative bone in my body).
Tuesday, 02-Sep-14 02:58:49 UTC from web
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@scribus Why would you live in USA if not to buy guns?
Tuesday, 02-Sep-14 02:04:53 UTC from web
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