Another Misinformed Writer

[Prince Yamato]

Might I also add that the very nature of firearms is non-sporting. They were developed by the Chinese for warring, not for varmit hunting stray panda bears. The bolt-action hunting rifles as well as "sporter" rifles were developed from military configurations. Somewhere along the lines, someone just decided to adapt them to a non-military purpose. I think people like this writer try to revise gun-history to make it seem like we EBR owners somehow "corrupted" the good little hunting rifles.

You can take the rifle out of the military, but you can't take the military out of the rifle.

 

[cambeul41]

For those who have trouble with the link or making comments

CRAIG REED

[email protected]

Maybe this will work.

 

[Green Lantern]

Eh....NOW this morning, it says you need to register to view the article. :banghead:

Well, I've already e-mailed the editor and told him that if he wants his paper to have ANY credibility, he needs to make Reed write a "correction" to his article stating that Zumbo was never talking about full-autos in the first place...!

 

[poor_richard]

A lot of weird things happening with that site. First, I could view it, then it said you had to register. Then it could be viewed without the register, now you say it needs registration.

I also notice they didn't post my comment. Didn't really expect them to.

 

[Zundfolge]

I just clicked on the link and it went right to the article ... I clicked on "comments" and it went right to comments (and of the 19 comments posted, zero were in defense of Zumbo or Reed).

Maybe you could clear the cookies from that site and try again.

 

[Lonestar49]

Quote: A lot of weird things happening with that site. First, I could view it, then it said you had to register. Then it could be viewed without the register, now you say it needs registration.

I also notice they didn't post my comment. Didn't really expect them to.
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I would run a spy-ware scan, using 2 different programs, as my bet is with a site like that, along with the need to register, or unlock your cookie settings, is that you have a ton of spy cookies.

No cookies, no spy's..

~ The Right of Privacy ~


LS

 

[poor_richard]

Thanks.

 

[twolf811]

I cut and pasted the link above and sent my views via my regular email. His constant referral to machine guns is beyond belief.

 

[HuntCast]

Must be gone, because when you do a keyword on Zumbo, it doesn't show, and neither does it show when you search all of Reed's articles.

Try it here:
http://apps.oregonnews.com/forms/lettertoeditor/index.php
instead of emailing Reed. I'm sure the last thing he would do is let anyone see what you send.

 

[bumm]

For what it's worth, my two bits...

Sir,
**********I'm certain that you're receiving emails from many shooters much more articulate than myself, and, unfortunately, a few foul mouthed jerks. However, you seem to be grossly misinformed about various firearms and those trying to ban them.
**********First off, the term "assault weapon" as used now refers to semiautomatic firearms, usually rifles, with certain cosmetic features that make them appear "military." FULLY automatic firearms have been heavily regulated since 1934. I've never heard of anyone hunting with a machine gun. Many shooters prefer the configuration of modern "military styled" firearms. Possibly they've had experience with them in the armed forces. Many just find that type of configuration practical. The materials used in their construction definitely ARE practical. They are generally black, and nonreflective. They are more corrosion resistant and less susceptible to water damage than traditional firearms.
**********As for me... I'm kinda old. I just love blued steel and stained wood. However, I have no problem with anyone owning, or hunting, with guns that look different than mine. If you think that your bolt action hunting rifle is safe from the gun banners, you'd better wake up. You are hunting with a "sniper rifle" that can be fitted with a scope to "make it accurate at long distances." The ammunition that you shoot is capable of easily penetrating police body armor. Don't even get me started on "semiautmatic shotguns."
**********So, Jim Zumbo made a mistake when he attacked "assault rifles," and rightly incurred the wrath of those people who own and enjoy them. Maybe the reaction was too severe, but his words have already been used, in multiple instances, by those who would ban YOUR guns.
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