Self Defense

[KittyKaiti]

Originally Posted by JodieTs

I never said that having guns magically stops the development of a police state.
Don't misquote me; guns scare me, so I wouldn't say that.

However, a well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
{2nd amendment} Those guys seem to know more about these things that I do.

Having guns doesn't specifically prevent the development of a police state but key incidents can spark the revolution which results in the overthrow of the regime and establishment of a new government, as specified in our own Declaration of Independence. For example: the government outlaws guns and negates the Second Amendment or, unlawfully imposed Martial Law or Homeland Security decides to start hauling certain peoples off to those FEMA camps.

[Suckslut]

I don't have a problem with people keeping fire arms in their homes, but I don't think it is realistic either to have 20,000 people walking the streets of London or New York City openly carrying fully automatic machine guns.

[KittyKaiti]

Originally Posted by Suckslut

I don't have a problem with people keeping fire arms in their homes, but I don't think it is realistic either to have 20,000 people walking the streets of London or New York City openly carrying fully automatic machine guns.

WAT.... only in Somalia.

[The Conquistador]

Originally Posted by Suckslut

I don't have a problem with people keeping fire arms in their homes, but I don't think it is realistic either to have 20,000 people walking the streets of London or New York City openly carrying fully automatic machine guns.

It's alot more practical to open carry a pistol than a 20 something pound M240B. I don't think there are many hip holsters for crew served weapons like that...

Plus, quick reloads are a bitch with a 100 round belt, not to mention the additional weight it adds.

[KittyKaiti]

Originally Posted by The Conquistador

It's alot more practical to open carry a pistol than a 20 something pound M240B. I don't think there are many hip holsters for crew served weapons like that...

Plus, quick reloads are a bitch with a 100 round belt, not to mention the additional weight it adds.

My preferable loadout for outings would be an AR-15 in the trunk with ready-to-roll loaded 30 round magazines (unloaded gun) and maybe an extra handgun with loaded magazines ready (unloaded gun), preferably .45 ACP like a 1911. On my person would be a loaded CCW .45 ACP 1911 and one extra full magazine, a police style Taser gun open carry on thigh and a small knife hidden in a back pocket. Maybe when I'm settled out living in Florida or Nevada. In the home? LOL I'd be like a collector cuz I just love guns.

[The Conquistador]

My arsenal includes a Glock 17, AMT .380 Backup, 2 Mosin-Nagant rifles(One is an M44, the other an M38) and my trusty Mossberg. I have an AK-74 in the works but that is expected to be finished late September.

All I want next is a Saiga 12 shotgun or a Saiga .308. I like the semi-auto and familiarity with the AK platform of the Saiga 12 but I want a DMR type rifle that the Saiga .308 can provide without the expensive price tag or ammo cost usually associated with other platforms.

Recap:

AK-74: General Purpose Rifle
Saiga .308: Designated Marksman Rifle
Mosin-Nagant: Hunting/Longer range rifle
Mossberg 500 or Saiga 12: Close Quarters/Home Defense
Glock 17: Home Defense/ General purpose
AMT .380 Backup: I'm fucked because the above has failed me.

I'd like a 1911 but a good quality one (here in Cali anyways) will run you $700+. That plus the price of .45ACP is unfeasable at this point. If I do get another pistol, it will probably be a Tokarev TT-33 plus a spam can of 7.62x25. :D