09-11-2007, 11:57 AM | #21 |
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Mostly because I am a sissified city boy who is afraid of guns. Didn't grow up with them, never been hunting, etc. Plus I remember what I was like at that age. Rational or not, I just wouldn't feel comfortable with a bunch of 12-16 year old boys and an automatic weapon. |
09-11-2007, 01:45 PM | #22 | |
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09-11-2007, 01:46 PM | #23 |
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I do think that an automatic IS more dangerous. It's harder to control.
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09-11-2007, 01:47 PM | #24 |
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Have you ever shot one?
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09-11-2007, 01:51 PM | #25 |
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Yes.
For someone slight of stature, with no experience shooting guns, shooting fully automatic would be more difficult, and certainly more dangerous. I think you are assuming someone that lots of experience with guns, and I make no such assumption. |
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But this is pretty much a moot point anyway, given the scarcity of fully-automatic guns.
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For example, a 1-lb trigger pull would be more dangerous for a new user than a 8-lb trigger pull. Some people just aren't careful, even when they have been carefully instructed. Some people are stupid. They turn their body, and turn the gun at the same time, and you have a situation where a gun is pointing at a person. This happens instantly. Last time we shot, I had to tell each kid about 5 times "GET YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER!" It's for reasons like this that a rifle would be safer than a pistol with someone who is new to guns (and is stupid). |
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09-11-2007, 02:32 PM | #28 | |
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On the rare occasions that we use pistols, the boys only handle the pistol right as they are about to shoot. An adult hands it to the boy, stands by his side, and immediately takes it after the shot.
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09-11-2007, 02:42 PM | #30 |
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Yes, and all are more dangerous than water balloons.
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