Why do I NEED an AR?

[340pd]

Ran across this response.

"Why do you need a gun like an AR15?"
It's not about need, it is my second amendment right to own such a rifle.
"But 'assault weapons' aren't necessary for hunting."
First of all it is not an "assault weapon" and secondly, the second amendment isn't about hunting; it is about defending liberty from tyranny.
"So you're worried that a tyrant is going to take away your guns and your liberty?"
NO, actually I am not.... because we have the SECOND AMENDMENT.

[DavidWJ]

I don't know any LEOs that will engage in gun confiscation from good citizens. If that's generally true, it doesn't matter what the lawyers say, we'll still have our guns. Why? because lawyers depend on enforcers following blindly, which they don't.

[Scarywoody]

No one "needs" an AR. It is our duty as good Americans (the kind that stand at the National Anthem) to own, train and maintain them. Our Military is 2 million strong, formidable indeed. But when you add an extra layer of 30-50 million armed Americans, it makes the enemy think twice. The Japanese stopped short of invading main land USA because " behind every blade of grass was an American with a gun": (paraphrased, probably poorly). Secondly, it's to protect our constitution from those that would attempt to destroy it. And "C", I have one (although since the fire I can't actually find any of my guns , it's just F*cking cool! Get one if you don't have one already. Train with it like you are protecting your castle because you are. Maintain it for not only yourself but your heirs to come because who knows what the future holds.

[b4uqzme]

^^^ yep! What he said.

[yqtszhj]

I never figured out how they thought the second amendment was about hunting. What animals would fit the part of the amendment "being necessary to the security of a free state"? Must be some big critters.

Actually they were talking to the people who weren't taught the constitution in school I guess.

[JohnR]

It's not the Bill of Needs.

[Armybrat]

I didn't "need" an AR, but since a large segment of the political world thinks I shouldn't have one I bought this S&W Sport two years ago:



And when the wife said "why did you buy that?", I replied, "because I wanted one" - then bought this Colt LE6920 so it wouldn't get lonely:



When I bought 20 extra Pmags to go with them, she asked "Why?", and I replied "Why not?'

[Bawanna]

I like your style buddy. I gotta get me one but I'm waiting for the panic to hit so I can pay 4 times what they are worth.
I can't believe it hasn't already started.

[kenemoore]

I don't have an AR either, got an AK, liked it, and never thought about AR's until recently. My god, they're like 1911's, everybody makes them and the prices and quality are hard to figure out. I got a buddy who know's his stuff, and I been leaning on him heavy, still can't make up my mind on which make and model. Now I remember why I never got one before.

[Bawanna]

I'm more familiar with AR's than AK's which is why I don't have an AK either. So many variations and made in different places. I like to get a good one but it's confusing.

My son got one from Cabela's and it seems like a good one. I shot it and it was great fun.
Wouldn't mind having one like that. Bulk import ammo is cheap or at least is until they plug that hole.

[yqtszhj]

You know, i actually need to get my first one out and shoot it. Its been a while for it.

[AIRret]

Actually, the real question should be; "why wouldn't you need an AR". They are a blast in more ways than I can count!

And you are right, they are not assault rifles, they semi auto rifles.

After Sandy Hook there were some folks on the radio talking about banning so called assault rifles. Their criteria would have included my Mossburg shot gun! So, when I called I told them that if this law passed it would force my family to buy another shot gun since without an adjustable stock I wouldn't be able to shoot any of the other shot guns we have in the house. Guess what, I never got on the radio!

[CJB]

You don't need an AR if you got an AK

I love the AR design. There are things Stoner did, maybe by accident, that are just really nice. The weight distribution along the length of the axis of the rifle (in its original form at least) is just a work of genius.

OTOH... you can't beat an AK for getting the job done at any sort of realistic distance, against human size targets, and in environments that generally would make the AR inoperative.

AR - lots of spare parts around, ammo is all over, probably will be (and be used as money) if SHTF.
AK - dependable as a brick, but ammo is cheap now, may not be as available if SHTF.

[AIRret]

We have a DD m4
and a Springfield SOCOM 308….Oh Fun!

[OvalNut]

You don't need an AR if you got an AK

I love the AR design. There are things Stoner did, maybe by accident, that are just really nice. The weight distribution along the length of the axis of the rifle (in its original form at least) is just a work of genius.

OTOH... you can't beat an AK for getting the job done at any sort of realistic distance, against human size targets, and in environments that generally would make the AR inoperative.

AR - lots of spare parts around, ammo is all over, probably will be (and be used as money) if SHTF.
AK - dependable as a brick, but ammo is cheap now, may not be as available if SHTF.

SO much right with this post. AK-74 for the win!

... Her name is Elaine.




And, you need to feed it:





Tim