A question of readiness
- Thread starter Oleg Volk
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Again, promoting the 'hunting rifle good black rifle bad' mindset. It's better to get people used to the black rifle being every man's rifle rather than something you only see in movies and Iraq. If it's there in the back of people's minds along with the hunting rifle, shotgun, snubby and apple pie the next AWB will not be well received.
In my opinion, Oleg has already produced dozens of home defense posters for the tame john & jane. The idea behind this poster is to show that home defense isn't limited to 50 year old technology, and that laws should reflect this fact.
And when push comes to shove, being a little extreme helps when compromises in legislation are made. Demand a lot to take a little; standard procedure.
PS. I -do- agree with the suppressor and dotted sight. If it comes down to "here honey, back me up" you want a weapon that is easy to use and wont turn the family (survivors of home invasion) into handicap deafs. I'd argue that the chestnut cabinetry in the background should be replaced with a high definition TV and audiophile sound setup with 8.1 speaker system.
And when push comes to shove, being a little extreme helps when compromises in legislation are made. Demand a lot to take a little; standard procedure.
PS. I -do- agree with the suppressor and dotted sight. If it comes down to "here honey, back me up" you want a weapon that is easy to use and wont turn the family (survivors of home invasion) into handicap deafs. I'd argue that the chestnut cabinetry in the background should be replaced with a high definition TV and audiophile sound setup with 8.1 speaker system.
Oleg,
I think you hit a home run with this one. That is a dang good question that every household should be asking itself.
When the lives and safety of your family are at stake, why settle for anything less than the best defensive tool that you can afford?
What is the best tool for CQB? Doesn't it make sense to take a look at what the professionals (SWAT, US Military) are using? tvone is right on.
Americans generally admire our soldiers and SWAT operators and this is exactly the kind of rifle they associate with them.
I think you hit a home run with this one. That is a dang good question that every household should be asking itself.
When the lives and safety of your family are at stake, why settle for anything less than the best defensive tool that you can afford?
What is the best tool for CQB? Doesn't it make sense to take a look at what the professionals (SWAT, US Military) are using? tvone is right on.
Americans generally admire our soldiers and SWAT operators and this is exactly the kind of rifle they associate with them.
Exactly what I was thinking, siglite!siglite said:
tvone
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I'd argue that the chestnut cabinetry in the background should be replaced with a high definition TV and audiophile sound setup with 8.1 speaker system.
You didn't see the other side of the room.
You didn't see the other side of the room.
papajohn
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I can't have suppressors or "silencers" in Missouri, but my next home-defense tool will be inspired by that poster. A shorty "muffled" AR with a red dot is pretty darn close to the perfect answer to the Home-invasion/possible- multiple-adversary scenario. I keep a set of electronic muffs next to my bed, and when I hear something odd, I put them on, crank up the volume, and listen. I can hear conversations on the other side of the brick wall, and can usually tell pretty quickly if what's going on is a threat, or a drunken neighbor.
As for the gun being "too scary looking", or not PC, screw that notion. Nobody PC is gonna break in my house and rob/kill me, so their opinion doesn't count. When the "Elitists" have been through the same situation, they can comment on my choice of weaponry. And if they've been through anything similar, they'd probably be eyeing my rig with a jealous eye, and thinking about getting one just like it!
As I like to reiterate, every Liberal is one mugging away from enlightenment!
PJ
As for the gun being "too scary looking", or not PC, screw that notion. Nobody PC is gonna break in my house and rob/kill me, so their opinion doesn't count. When the "Elitists" have been through the same situation, they can comment on my choice of weaponry. And if they've been through anything similar, they'd probably be eyeing my rig with a jealous eye, and thinking about getting one just like it!
As I like to reiterate, every Liberal is one mugging away from enlightenment!
PJ
Uhh, incorrect.
Tests have shown the .223 to be a GREAT round for home defense.
http://www.olyarms.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=27
Scoutsout2645
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Papajohn:
Just my 2 cents.
I'm not saying it's not a good HD rig, and anyone who's already pro- isn't going to think anything about bad that setup. My question is who is the target audience? Is it neutrals who could be shown that you don't have to wear camo, live on some militia compound, or have gang tats in order to consider a military-style firearm as suitable for HD? Or is it to bring pro-gun viewers up to date with modern technology for HD consideration? If the first, I'd alter the image. If the second, leave it be.
Just my 2 cents.
Oleg Volk
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Aimed at people who agree with the theory of self-defense but need to get off their butts and get trained and armed.
Scoutsout2645
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Fair enough--In that case, where's his 3 point sling? He doesn't want to just drop the rifle if he has to transition to the .45 on his belt, does he?
Three point slings are unnecessarily complex, most of the time they're in the way..
http://www.vickerstactical.com/SlingPage/CombatSling.htm
This is what you want
http://www.vickerstactical.com/SlingPage/CombatSling.htm
This is what you want
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