"Why do you need an AR-15"

[ThatOwlWoman]

I've been hearing a lot about zombies lately. What huge giant long super loud gun is best for them?

[Sirthinksalot]

I've been hearing a lot about zombies lately. What huge giant long super loud gun is best for them?

A samurai sword is obviously the best weapon for zombies. Loud noises attract more zombies. Duh

[/MSG/]

I know a lot of hunters and sportsmen...and you know what? Not a single one of them uses a military style civilian knock off of M-16s or Ak-47 assault rifles.

From everything I have seen, these assault rifle knock offs are generally 1) penis extenders, for dudes needing to compensate; or 2) fetishes for paranoid anti-government survivalists and sociopaths.

It pretty much says if it all that the corporate gun profiteers market them to appeal to a belligerent style of male machismo, specifically marketed for weird dudes who have Rambo fantasies.

Really? Because I know a lot of hunters that DO use those rifles. To great effect. Not everyone is a Boomer Fudd. You wanna know something else? I know A LOT of women who own ARs and similar rifles. Hell, even married one. I know its pretty much the ONLY rifle for any sort of competition shooting nowadays.

[Cypress]

I've been hearing a lot about zombies lately. What huge giant long super loud gun is best for them?

Shotguns. And I play a lot of zombie video games!

[Cypress]

Really? Because I know a lot of hunters that DO use those rifles. To great effect. Not everyone is a Boomer Fudd. You wanna know something else? I know A LOT of women who own ARs and similar rifles. Hell, even married one. I know its pretty much the ONLY rifle for any sort of competition shooting nowadays.

That is exactly why I used the word "generally" which does not mean the same thing as "universally" to native English speakers.

I have not doubt that for every ten sociopathic, anti-social, paranoid Rambo-wanna be's there are several responsible, socially well adjusted owners of AR15s.

[iewitness]

A samurai sword is obviously the best weapon for zombies. Loud noises attract more zombies. Duh

that is why the "well regulated militia" has adapted suppressors and sub sonic ammo. besides, the idea is to draw the zombies out so you can eliminate the threat and pursue happiness. a 200 + grain slug will incapacitate a zombie with quickness. a hypersonic 55 grain can also do the damned job..

[/MSG/]

That is exactly why I used the word "generally" which does not mean the same thing as "universally" to native English speakers.

I have not doubt that for every ten sociopathic, anti-social, paranoid Rambo-wanna be's there are several responsible, socially well adjusted owners of AR15s.

So why do women need a "penis extender"? I'd love to hear your explanation for this.

[Ralph]

I find it very telling and amusing when someone attempts to declare another as some racist or bigot.....by projecting bigotry. As I said.....the perfect reverse barometer is the quint essential leftist....if you want to know the truth about something just invert the accusation

[Sirthinksalot]

that is why the "well regulated militia" has adapted suppressors and sub sonic ammo. besides, the idea is to draw the zombies out so you can eliminate the threat and pursue happiness. a 200 + grain slug will incapacitate a zombie with quickness. a hypersonic 55 grain can also do the damned job..

Suppressed rounds, sub-sonic rounds and supressed sub-sonic rounds are all much louder and more attention drawing than a sword. But realistically if you're dealing with zombies, having the endurance to run away is most important. You'll probably be outnumbered 1000 to 1.

[iewitness]

Suppressed rounds, sub-sonic rounds and supressed sub-sonic rounds are all much louder and more attention drawing than a sword. But realistically if you're dealing with zombies, having the endurance to run away is most important. You'll probably be outnumbered 1000 to 1.

I expect a 10000:1 loss of zombies . they are unarmed zombies. they can't run. that is why you funnel them into the kill zone and make short work of their dumb asses.

[Sirthinksalot]

I expect a 10000:1 loss of zombies . they are unarmed zombies. they can't run. that is why you funnel them into the kill zone and make short work of their dumb asses.

When you underestimate the zombies is when they get you. I hope you win. I always root for the living over zombies.

[iewitness]

When you underestimate the zombies is when they get you. I hope you win. I always root for the living over zombies.

the free and living are just that. the zombies are dead, dumb and damned; eternity past to eternity future. ...

[Bourbon]

Really? Because I know a lot of hunters that DO use those rifles. To great effect. Not everyone is a Boomer Fudd. You wanna know something else? I know A LOT of women who own ARs and similar rifles. Hell, even married one. I know its pretty much the ONLY rifle for any sort of competition shooting nowadays.

I hear that a lot, and once again I call Bull Shit.

If you know The AR-15 or it's sister The M-16, and you know Ballistics ... anything you HUNT with that caliber of Bullet, you ain't eating.

[countryboy]

I know a lot of hunters and sportsmen...and you know what? Not a single one of them uses a military style civilian knock off of M-16s or Ak-47 assault rifles.

So? What's that got to do with anything?

[Nordberg]

"Why do you need an AR-15"

Why does anyone NEED more then 1 TV?
Why does anyone NEED a car that goes faster then 55?
Why does anyone NEED a house that has 4 or 5 bedrooms and 2 or 3 bathrooms?
Why does anyone NEED a computer, outside of work?

Sometimes "need" has nothing to do with it.

Odd. Everything you picked actually has a use. The one exception was the AR. You do not argue so well.