AR-15-platform rifles are among the most popular firearms being sold. [More]I have mixed feelings. On the one hand, I hate "sporting purpose" justifications. On the other hand, this can be an effective educational tool for those who don't know any better and who believe what the media tells them about "assault weapons."
Doug Painter comes across so reassuring, friendly and gentle, the music is tranquil and this is actually a pretty clever bit of film-making when you consider he's appealing to people who feel instead of know.
I guess it beats the alternative.
[Via Brian F]
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well, they're the sport-utility rifle of contemporary american life. and if there's to be a fight, why, of course i'll be happy to give my opponent a sporting chance. it's the only honorable thing to do.
I just got my American Rifleman and there is an article about the AR platform being the "new" hunting standard from varmints to deer, elk, moose and even bear with the appropriate caliber.
Whether the rifle is used for defense or hunting, the more of them in the hands of the people, the better.
Interesting, for sure. More truth can't hurt, even if it may not be the whole truth.
I certainly can't claim that I was ready for "real" liberty right away; it took time. At one point in my life, such a resource may have reached me where David, or MBV, or Grigg, may not have. If someone is at least on the road to the big tent, I'll call that a positive--since the tent needs as many folks as it can get.
(And I admit I cringed whenever the elk showed up in the imagery. Yeah, I know that there are ARs chambered for cartridges that are fully capable of anchoring an elk, but AR=223 for most of us--certainly that's the first thing any newbie will wind up discovering--and I sure hope nobody tries to poke a wapiti with a 223 because of that.)
How about a follow-up starring the AK?
Kevin,
The Ak is nowhere near as adaptable. I would rather see the AR platform become a new symbol of America than risk the chance of diluting the message.
Interesting point, Gregg. I'm not sure I believe that another installment featuring AKs would actually dilute the message, but I could be wrong on that, and your point was well-taken. I was thinking along the lines of the same message coming with an even uglier, more maligned gun than Stoner's.
As a rifleman, I am not much interested in carbines anyway; I got my own AR because others didn't want me to have it (what better reason is there?), but I just can't think of a single problem that could be better solved by that, than by my Scout rifle or the 1911 on my belt. (I know others disagree with that--vive la difference!--but I'm a stubborn sort.)
May our enemies always be on full-auto! (Jeff Cooper used to love to say that.)
Bottom line: The "right gun" is the one you have in your hand when you need it.
I like to keep a fairly large assortment handy so I can have the luxury of choice.
And buying one just because the nanny says you can't is a perfectly good reason.
When I got the M1 carbine in Sept. my son said, "MOM! You don't NEED another gun." I asked him what "need" had to do with it.
[gun totin' old fool granny...]
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