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In reply to the discussion: Leftist and liberal gun groups are seeing a rush of new members [View all]orangecrush
(29,337 posts)21. It's really funny
He mimics a gun store owners sales pitch, and he says he doesn't want to kill anyone
A .22 in my totally unqualified opinion is a great choice for someone highly proficient at shot placement.
No recoil means you are on target 100% with no need to get back on target after muzzle climb and vision not obscured by blast/shock wave or flinching.
The CIA used a silenced Ruger auto pistol for decades for these reasons.
Something about eye sockets
But I'm a liberal, so I don't know about this stuff.
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What if these "left-leaning gun rights activists" are buying guns to protect their homes from ICE because
in2herbs
Sunday
#1
"NOT GUILTY" for the occupants, after ICE agents get themselves shot while breaking into those homes....
Jack Valentino
Sunday
#15
I am reminded more and more of the Frederick Douglas quote about the fugitive slave act:
Jack Valentino
Sunday
#16
I find this very sad. Not that people are buying guns and learning how to use them.
flashman13
Sunday
#6
They were RIGHT--- that is, CORRECT--- that the 2nd Amendment could be a defense against
Jack Valentino
Sunday
#18
In the gun culture they believe that the Second Amendment is the holy grail of the Constitution.
flashman13
Monday
#32
Too small a caliber---- if you choose to employ DEADLY FORCE for self-defense,
Jack Valentino
Sunday
#19
That gun was 'standard issue' for almost 100 years..... for US Armed forces....
Jack Valentino
Monday
#28
Yep, first sidearm I carried in Vietnam, along with my M-14, and later, my M-16. nt
MarineCombatEngineer
Monday
#37
For those interested, this is a great gun club for Liberals/Progressives:
MarineCombatEngineer
Sunday
#12
My best friend lives in Tempe AZ, and we often discussed the gun laws there....
Jack Valentino
Sunday
#24
in July of 2010, AZ became a constitutional carry state, however to conceal carry in other states
MarineCombatEngineer
Monday
#36
I've had guns for years. Grew up with them. Got my CC permit as soon as my state allowed it.
Seeking Serenity
Sunday
#13
