If that's left lying around in the open, with quick enough access to grab it if someone breaks in, then that's nuts.
That should NEVER be fired in a built up area, or left unsecured.
*edit* Doesn't mean I'm not jealous
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If that's left lying around in the open, with quick enough access to grab it if someone breaks in, then that's nuts.
That should NEVER be fired in a built up area, or left unsecured.
*edit* Doesn't mean I'm not jealous
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What does that have to do with a guy buying an assault rifle to use at the range and for home defense?
He hasn't showed how he stores it so not sure why people are bothered?If that's left lying around in the open, with quick enough access to grab it if someone breaks in, then that's nuts.
That should NEVER be fired in a built up area, or left unsecured.
*edit* Doesn't mean I'm not jealous
Also FWIW you can get similar guns in the UK legally with a licence. That is a .22 rifle you can buy in the UK today for around £1000
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You mean like in most of the UK?
If the guy didn't have a gun for use at the range or "home defence" then that child wouldn't be dead. Don't understand why guns used at the range can't be stored on site at the range. Don't get me started on this "Home Defence" crap...
Because the justification you used was for home defense. For that to be effective, it would have to be close, ideally in arms reach. If it's locked in a gun cabinet that you're trying to unlock whilst someone is in your home, and you're half asleep, then it isn't useful for home defense.
A .22 rimfire that you need an FAC for isn't a comparison to an assault rifle that you can freely buy in the states. Fire a .556 indoors, it will go through the wall, and into the street. Or even worse, into the house next door.
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That's entirely ammunition-dependent, not to mention the construction of the house. However, dry-wall construction seems to be pretty common in much of the testing that goes on over in the US, suggesting it's often used in built-up areas, so not much help there.
Choose your ammunition carefully.
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Not sure where you live, even with the police station closed down in my town and have to rely on next town over they are maybe 10 mins away at most.
Meh we are 20 mins from out nearest police station which isnt 24 hrs so at night it would be 50 minutes away.
Of course they have police patrolling in the area so there may be a police car nearer but of course they would be unarmed.
As proven when we did have a small "gun" issue in the area, armed police response was well over an hour. Thats what you get for living in the country.
Looks good Cosimo, I like the stars but have no clue what's what
It is easy to use as you just hold the page in the direction you will/are looking at. More expensive but suitable for you would be this:
2016: The Night Sky Sights (U.K. Edition): A Guide to Over 100 Astronomical Events to See Without a Telescope.
Which is for absolute beginners and casual stargazers without a telescope.
If you want to use a smartphone/tablet then get the Celestron SkyPortal app. For both iOS and Androind and it's free.
It is easy to use as you just hold the page in the direction you will/are looking at. More expensive but suitable for you would be this:
2016: The Night Sky Sights (U.K. Edition): A Guide to Over 100 Astronomical Events to See Without a Telescope.
Which is for absolute beginners and casual stargazers without a telescope.
If you want to use a smartphone/tablet then get the Celestron SkyPortal app. For both iOS and Androind and it's free.
Haha thanks, will have a look at those.. Yeah I'll leave the telescoping for now
Well I started something here didn't I!
Optics not sure yet, it has a flip up rear and A frame front so going to see how they are for a while, then look into a scope/sight.
As for home defense... people rarely break into houses here for this reason, because the general population own guns and WILL use them freely on their property. Same with muggings, would you even attempt to mug someone knowing they are legally allowed to walk around with a handgun?
Anywho, less debate on gun laws and more bought items!
Optics not sure yet, it has a flip up rear and A frame front so going to see how they are for a while, then look into a scope/sight.
As for home defense... people rarely break into houses here for this reason, because the general population own guns and WILL use them freely on their property. Same with muggings, would you even attempt to mug someone knowing they are legally allowed to walk around with a handgun?
Anywho, less debate on gun laws and more bought items!
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Puts on flame suit and opens a big can of worms...
Yes, I did pay money for it.
Yes, I do like it.
No, I don't care that you hate it.
thats a bit like buying an fx6350 when you know theres an i5 out there...
but no seriously... its ugly but if its reliable and practical and it floats your boat who cares..
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I don't think it's ugly at all, quite the opposite. In a world where cars are increasingly turning in to samey samey boxes of dull a fresh car like the Cactus really stands out.
Puts on flame suit and opens a big can of worms...
Yes, I did pay money for it.
Yes, I do like it.
No, I don't care that you hate it.
That looks.. interesting shall we say
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