I am a hunter, so I run in what would be said a "hunting" crowd. In fact, I grew up in one.
And I know several hunters that don't think people should be able to own "Assault" rifes or any semi-auto pistols.
Why?
Because They don't want an "assault" rifle and they like their revolvers.
It really is a knee-jerk reaction for many. They don't like them and express that they don't like them. But really the thought process ends there.
You can usually reason with them if you take the time. They usually aren't lost causes.
For instance....
My father would be called one of those that really doesn't like EBR's. He really never saw them as a sporting firearm either. Last year, we had a long talk about them and you could see the lightbulb turn on when he realized that my Saiga 308 and his Remington 7400 are essentially the same on the hunt. However, he stands by his conviction that he would never own an EBR. But at least he has good reasons now.
He things they are a little to short on the LOP for his tastes, and he likes beautifully carved wood and nice bluing.
I can live with that reason.
-- John
And I know several hunters that don't think people should be able to own "Assault" rifes or any semi-auto pistols.
Why?
Because They don't want an "assault" rifle and they like their revolvers.
It really is a knee-jerk reaction for many. They don't like them and express that they don't like them. But really the thought process ends there.
You can usually reason with them if you take the time. They usually aren't lost causes.
For instance....
My father would be called one of those that really doesn't like EBR's. He really never saw them as a sporting firearm either. Last year, we had a long talk about them and you could see the lightbulb turn on when he realized that my Saiga 308 and his Remington 7400 are essentially the same on the hunt. However, he stands by his conviction that he would never own an EBR. But at least he has good reasons now.
He things they are a little to short on the LOP for his tastes, and he likes beautifully carved wood and nice bluing.
I can live with that reason.
-- John