Yeah I don’t think the kirk fountain worked out as well as they’d hoped when they tried to capitalize on it.
That said, I don’t think the escalation will stop anyway, so self defense is worth it.
For anyone who will be purchasing a firearm, please, please go to a range. Practice with it. Be familiar with how it works, maintenance, and basic repairs, and store it responsibly.
Especially if newer, or if you’re in your 40s+ and you suddenly recognize that you need readers - damn that really changed things for me. Tried some non-stock sights from a friend and WOW what a difference (and the truglo tfos are really, really nice fwiw)
I’ve handled a gun from a fairly young age, taught by my grandfather, a ww2 vet. Over the years I’ve shot skeet, some shooting competitions for fun, etc.
The most dangerous people I’ve ever seen at any of those places/events were the kind of people who loved buying lots and lots of guns, especially the 2A nuts who claim its all about protecting from the tyranny of the federal government. IMO, they just wanted to feel powerful - and as a result, they were negligent and dangerous. I know one of them who shot themselves in the leg pretty recently, because they ignored the most basic rule - treat every gun as if its always loaded. Guess what? That one was! And now he has a hole in his leg.
Sorry for getting into a rant there.
Guns are horrifically dangerous and should always be treated as such.
Yup. I’m the type of person to hit 8/10 clay pigeons and complain about wasting ammo. And the most dangerous people I’ve seen at a range are the dudes with the lifted pickups on dirt tires (which have never been in the dirt). They treat gun ownership like cosplay.
My experience has been the polar opposite. Everyone I’ve met at ranges and competitions were very mindful and responsible people that were knowledgeable about the laws and history of the hobby. The most irresponsible gun handling I’ve ever witnessed was the one year I went to deer camp with a former coworker.
I’d say the overwhelming majority were mindful and responsible, what I commented on were the ones at those places and events that were not.
Could also be a regional thing - a few of them ive been to were in states that think the civil war was about states rights, and leave off the part about the rights being about owning people.
The one I mentioned who someone recently made an air hole in their leg is from one of those states.
They are drooling at the opportunity to make their own version of Horst Wessel out of an ICE officer.
Yeah I don’t think the kirk fountain worked out as well as they’d hoped when they tried to capitalize on it.
That said, I don’t think the escalation will stop anyway, so self defense is worth it.
For anyone who will be purchasing a firearm, please, please go to a range. Practice with it. Be familiar with how it works, maintenance, and basic repairs, and store it responsibly.
At this point… go to the range daily. You’re going to be pretty shitty until you’ve had a handful of trips out there.
Especially if newer, or if you’re in your 40s+ and you suddenly recognize that you need readers - damn that really changed things for me. Tried some non-stock sights from a friend and WOW what a difference (and the truglo tfos are really, really nice fwiw)
I’m 42 with astigmatism and I can vouch for the EOTECH bs. The battery life is kinda trash but they’re great on my eyes.
Thanks, I’ll check them out!
Yup, the most likely people to get shot with a gun are the owner and the owner’s family. Gotta know what the hell you’re doing.
100%.
I’ve handled a gun from a fairly young age, taught by my grandfather, a ww2 vet. Over the years I’ve shot skeet, some shooting competitions for fun, etc.
The most dangerous people I’ve ever seen at any of those places/events were the kind of people who loved buying lots and lots of guns, especially the 2A nuts who claim its all about protecting from the tyranny of the federal government. IMO, they just wanted to feel powerful - and as a result, they were negligent and dangerous. I know one of them who shot themselves in the leg pretty recently, because they ignored the most basic rule - treat every gun as if its always loaded. Guess what? That one was! And now he has a hole in his leg.
Sorry for getting into a rant there.
Guns are horrifically dangerous and should always be treated as such.
Yup. I’m the type of person to hit 8/10 clay pigeons and complain about wasting ammo. And the most dangerous people I’ve seen at a range are the dudes with the lifted pickups on dirt tires (which have never been in the dirt). They treat gun ownership like cosplay.
These guys are also the absolute worst drivers on the road too.
Damnit, you just said it perfectly in one short phrase, and I just rambled.
That’s exactly the type I’m talking about.
I’m a big fan of clay rabbits, the random hops make it so much fun!
My experience has been the polar opposite. Everyone I’ve met at ranges and competitions were very mindful and responsible people that were knowledgeable about the laws and history of the hobby. The most irresponsible gun handling I’ve ever witnessed was the one year I went to deer camp with a former coworker.
I’d say the overwhelming majority were mindful and responsible, what I commented on were the ones at those places and events that were not.
Could also be a regional thing - a few of them ive been to were in states that think the civil war was about states rights, and leave off the part about the rights being about owning people.
The one I mentioned who someone recently made an air hole in their leg is from one of those states.
Fair enough. I’ve never competed down south but having family in Georgia I’m all too familiar with the “War of Northern Aggression” types.
@mic_check_one_two@lemmy.dbzer0.com said it better - its practically a cosplay.
And yeah, same, my moms side is all over the south. They are also one of the many reasons I stopped using Facebook quite a few years ago haha
Probably join some sort of club for safety learning too
I thought they were using kirk for that
They tried yes. It did not work as well as they hoped.
I doubt it’s going to work any better for one of their gravy seals.