Carbon_15
Member
I often hear gun owners legitimize types or models of guns by applying a "legitimate" use. Ie: Sub-compacts should not be baned because they are great for self-defence, Ar-15's should remain legal because they are perfect for protecting cattle from predators, I want a short-barreled-shotgun for home protection. Since when do we need a friggin reason to want a certain type of gun. It almost feels like self-defence is the modern sporting purpose clause. I even hear anti's saying things like "why do you need a .50 rifle, they are totaly useless for self-defence".
You know what, most of the guns in my collection don't have a legitimate reason. Sure I have my core arsenal of working guns, but the magority of them are just plain toys. I take them to the range, punch some holes, bounce a few cans, break some skeet, take 'em home, clean them, fondel them, take pictures, show them of to friends, and so on. What the holy hell is wrong with that. I want a full auto and a supressor for the exact same reason as I have my other guns, and the same reason I want a speed boat and Corvette...to have fun with. To me "just because" is more than enough reason since it is my right and all.
Have you ever felt compeled to explain yourself when you buy a new evil looking peice of hardware at the gunshop. Ever tried to explain your NEED for a certain military looking weapon in your collection. Ever felt the need to explain to the newspaper guy, exactly why you NEED a copy of todays paper?
You know what, most of the guns in my collection don't have a legitimate reason. Sure I have my core arsenal of working guns, but the magority of them are just plain toys. I take them to the range, punch some holes, bounce a few cans, break some skeet, take 'em home, clean them, fondel them, take pictures, show them of to friends, and so on. What the holy hell is wrong with that. I want a full auto and a supressor for the exact same reason as I have my other guns, and the same reason I want a speed boat and Corvette...to have fun with. To me "just because" is more than enough reason since it is my right and all.
Have you ever felt compeled to explain yourself when you buy a new evil looking peice of hardware at the gunshop. Ever tried to explain your NEED for a certain military looking weapon in your collection. Ever felt the need to explain to the newspaper guy, exactly why you NEED a copy of todays paper?