I am an Australian who is also a member of the Australian Military. I am astounded to see the state of affairs with weapons in the USA. The arguments for firearms are coming from people who clearly have no idea what they are talking about. I saw one person say "However, each year gun-wielding citizens kill between 2,000 and 3,000 criminals in self-defense, an astounding three times the number killed by police." The idea that "killing" criminals is a good thing is totally sick minded and insane. The police don’t go out bounty hunting criminals they try to stop crime and kill only as an absolute last resort. That shows that the police are at least half competent at finding resolutions to crime that don’t involve slaughtering thousands of petty criminals. If anything that statistic shows the lack of proper training or respect American civilians have for firearms. One of the most frustrating things by far is seeing American civilians with assault weapons who have no idea what they are doing. They regard the safety on and not pointing the weapon at people as sufficient to ensure safety. Regularly I see them with their fingers inside the trigger guard swinging the weapon around like I would expect a toddler with a water pistol to act. I seriously cannot believe that people think this is sensible. Australia has some of the tightest weapon restrictions on the planet and I am thankful I live here. It is not violent crime with firearms that concerns me. It is the monumental amount of people killed accidentally in America from incompetent fools handling firearms much more deadly than anything they should have access to. Americans also seem to have the idea that shooting is a "fun" and "recreational" thing to do. Shooting is designed to kill, it is not fun, it is a horrible necessity of the world we live in and only people who have had no experience with the horrific real world use of firearms would think of them as fun.

The idea that having a country full of people with assault weapons for self defense is insane. Essentially the only way to ensure you have any degree of safety in America in your home is to arm yourself to the teeth. I don’t want to have my house full of firearms! Is that fair? I have had enough of firearms! If I never saw another firearm in my entire life I would be a happy man! In Australia break and enters are much safer. The person breaking into your house knows he isn’t going to run into a redneck nutcase with an M16 so he doesn’t bother with a firearm he brings a knife. Since people have home and contents insurance if a robbery does occur no one gets hurt and hopefully the police will find the offender and arrest him and since the police have firearms and the offender doesn’t no one gets hurt and the offender surrenders. This is the reality in Australia not a fairy tale! Look at the statistics! Sure there is still armed gang crime in Australia but they tend to stick to themselves it is the normal civilian populous that I am worried about.

I say again, I have had enough of firearms. I don’t want to see another firearm in my entire life. Is it fair to expect that the only way I will be able to ensure my safety is to arm myself to the teeth in my own home? Don’t tell me that that is the only way my own country is a beacon to prove that is not the case.

Am I the only one?
Steven F: I couldn’t care less if you think an assault weapon is a fraudulent concept that’s what they were called and that’s definitely what they were used for so don’t insult my service with your pathetic semantics you insolent bastard.
Icr000: You also managed to have a bloody war amongst yourselves. You have a point, your country is simply not ready for peace yet.

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Military or civilian?

And do you plan on taking any in the near future?

Rifle, pistol or shotgun?

Or do you believe that carefully punching holes in paper at the range is enough?

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My Proposal:

Civilians must be banned from carrying all firearms that was designed or made after 1820.

Civilians must only be allowed to carry flintlock rifles/pistols, double barreled shotgun and crossbow for home defense

Pump action shotgun must be banned. Double barreled shotgun are limited to 1 per family

No hoarding of shotgun shells, every shell must be registered and each family are only entitled up to 10 shells.

Only Military/Federal/Law enforcement agencies are allowed to carry modern firearms

Help making America a safer place for our children! What do you guys think?

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Obvious attack on anyone against big government, especially people in the military…

A newly unclassified Department of Homeland Security report warns against the possibility of violence by unnamed "right-wing extremists" concerned about illegal immigration, increasing federal power, restrictions on firearms, abortion and the loss of U.S. sovereignty and singles out returning war veterans as particular threats.

The report, titled "Right-wing Extremism: Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment," dated April 7, states that "threats from white supremacist and violent anti-government groups during 2009 have been largely rhetorical and have not indicated plans to carry out violent acts."

However, the document, first reported by talk-radio host and WND columnist Roger Hedgecock, goes on to suggest worsening economic woes, potential new legislative restrictions on firearms and "the return of military veterans facing significant challenges reintegrating into their communities could lead to the potential emergence of terrorist groups or lone wolf extremists capable of carrying out violent attacks."

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.printable&pageId=94803

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I am interested in buying an M16 or an AR-15. Where can you get an M16 or an AR15? can you get them at places like cabelas or can you just order them from colt direct to a nearby firearms dealer? what brand of ammo would you get for it? can you buy a military M16 from colt? what do you think is the one best attatchment (acsessory) you could put on it?

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Also what firearm/round would you recommend for personal defense & which would you recommend for home defense?

I am military trained but I have little knowledge outside of riffles.

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Watch any film noir movie like "The Big Sleep" starring Humphrey Bogart and everyone holds their pistol by their waste with their elbow bent. Was this the way military and police held their firearms during the 1940′s and 1950′s or was this Hollywood’s interpretation? Nowadays we have professional consultants on set for medical, military and scientific scenes.
Yes, sorry the correct spelling of "waste" is "waist". Seems you are not allowed to edit after posting.

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Also what round / firearm combo would you use for home defense & which combo for self defense?

I am A military vet, trained in firearm safety and shooting. but I know little of firearms outside of riffles. I have safety classes set up before I purchase my first firearm , I just would like to get some opinions from others more knowledgeable than I.

Thank you in advance.

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1. What was the chief goal of the Compromise of 1850?
to preserve the Union
to improve the economy in both the North and the South
[X] to preserve the balance between slave states and free states
to resolve Texas’s statehood issues

2. What theory promoted by Stephen Douglas would allow the people of a territory to allow or forbid slavery?
Legislative options
[X] Popular sovereignty
Territorial rights
Northwest Ordinance

3. What legislation attempted to satisfy the southern demand to maintain a balance in the Senate between free states and slave states?
[X] Fugitive Slave Act
Citizens Choice Act of 1854
Nebraska Compromise
Kansas-Nebraska Act

4. What resulted in the formation of the Republican Party?
[X] making states more fiscally responsible
uniting southerners under a pro-slavery platform
creating manufacturing jobs in the South
uniting several northern antislavery coalitions

5. What was a common belief held by Frederick Douglass, William Lloyd Garrison, and John Brown?
[X] Slavery should be abolished.
Slavery should be allowed in the South, but not the North.
Violence was acceptable in order to eliminate slavery.
The Union should be dissolved.

6. What ruling did the Supreme Court make in the Dred Scott decision?
Slaves were citizens.
Slavery was a choice each state could make.
[X] Slaves were property.
Slavery was illegal.

7. What were two outcomes of the Lincoln-Douglas debates?
resolution on slavery-related issues and Lincoln’s election to the Senate
[X] national prominence for Douglas and a presidential primary victory for Lincoln
passage of the Compromise of 1858 and national publicity for both candidates
clarification of issues related to slavery and national prominence for Lincoln

8. One plank of Abraham Lincoln’s platform in 1860 was
allowing slaves to vote.
[X] building a transcontinental railroad.
letting popular sovereignty take its course.
ceding land back to Mexico.

9. What was one reason South Carolina gave for its decision to secede?
to avoid paying federal taxes
[X] to uphold the rights of property owners
to break its contract with the federal government
to form its own military

10. What were Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, and Oregon part of during the Civil War?
Confederate states
[X] Union states
border states
organized territories

11. Which was not true about the border states?
[X] They were slave states.
Each shared its northern border with a Union state and its southern border with a Confederate state.
There were fewer than six border states.
The border states had little strategic value for the Union.

12. Which of the following statements is true in describing an advantage held by one side at the beginning of the Civil War?
[X] The South produced the vast majority of food crops in the United States.
The South’s superior railroads gave it a distinct advantage.
The North had numerous experienced military officers to lead its army.
The North’s well-established government gave it a distinct advantage.

13. Which was not a strength of the North at the beginning of the Civil War?
[X] several military colleges
ability to manufacture firearms
a standing army
miles of railroad tracks

14. Who were George McClellan, Winfield Scott, and John Pope?
Confederate military leaders
military leaders from border states
[X] Union military leaders
military leaders from organized territories

15. How did the Civil War begin?
with a battle in Charleston harbor
with a Union attack on Fort Sumter, South Carolina
with the Battle of Hampton Roads
[X] with a Confederate attack on Fort Sumter, South Carolina

16. What did Abraham Lincoln learn as a result of the First Battle of Bull Run?
[X] The South was stronger than he thought, so the war could take longer than he had expected.
The North was stronger than he thought, so the war could end faster than he had expected.
The North did not need as many troops as he originally thought.
The South was unprepared for war and did not have enough troops.

17. What strategy could the North implement as a result of victories at Hampton Roads, Shiloh, and New Orleans?
[X] controlling Southern trade routes
holding leaders hostage to exchange for weapons
breaking up the Confederacy by getting Virginia and Louisiana to rejoin the Union
forcing Jefferson Davis to begin a series of peace talks with Abraham Lincoln

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What are jobs that involve firearms besides Police Officers or the Military?

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Hello, Now call me paronoid if you want, but i’m planning on stocking up for the apocolypse if it does come, now since i’m not religious I’ll have no remorse or mercy when it comes to killing other survivors of 2012, and raiding their supplies, (I don’t really belive in 2012, but something oneday will happen, be it zombies, mutants, war)

and I’m looking for a nice firearm, I do have experience with heavier calibre firearms as well as carbine, The highest i’ve fired was a military grade m107a4 .50 sniper rifle at my uncle’s cabin, I don’t own too many weapons and my credit is good so I’m sure I can get my restricted firearms liscence.

Anyways, I’m thinking of a ruger 77, because it’s accurate and extremely reliable, But then i though of the whole clip deal, reloading a clip is a pain in the ass, especially when you’re defending yourself, so I was thinking about a shotgun, like the spas 12 or my old m300

but since i’m considered a marksman due to all my badges in cadets firing range, I’m thinking maybe a steyr aug due to it’s overall accuracy and compatibility, however .223 shells aren’t easy to obtain.
Or maybe just a semi automatic .22 hunting rifle, that”ll kill any human or mutant that decides to raid my territory, I’d like to see your reccomendations

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I am planing on getting a gun. I served in the israeli military as a volunteer and have recently returned to the US. I am an american citizen. I learned how to use and operate a large number of firearms and was required as a combat soldier to carry my weapon with me at all times. I have since been released and returned home to the united states and as result of having to carry one everywhere i went it feels unsettling to be without. I have no desire to buy an M4 a simple hand gun will suffice but do not want to break any laws. what is required to buy a hand gun in new jersey? what is required to get be able to carry it on my person? how do i get such licenses? what restrictions are there? and what are the laws of the surrounding states (New York and Pennsylvania) are there different laws for urban areas? do i have to file for permits from these states as well or will NJ permits be accepted?

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Do Tranquilizer Rounds exist for use in regular or slightly modified firearms? It is for Law Enforcement/Military applications (possibly hunting). I need to know and what guns have special tranquilizer rounds/which guns can be modified for using tranquilizer rounds. I would like to have detailed information (pictures & diagrams of the round(s) and or the gun(s) that use tranquilizing agents) but anything that can help would be useful.

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Im in the military,(not like that makes much of a difference) and I plan on purchasing firearms of my own. Any chance of owning a MP5N?

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Would you….

A) Follow the orders of the government,

You would not be allowed to leave your home.
Your food would be brought to you.
Military forces would be present.
All Firearms and self defense weapons would be seized.
Television stations would shut down. (Leaving one channel to broadcast federally approved information)
Anyone that has been convicted of any crime would be detained if not killed.
Anyone currently serving a sentence in prison would be put to death.
And most citizens would be detained without Habeas Corpus.

B) Fight Back

Gather your weapons.
Dig in.
Defend.

C) Contact your local Militia and join.

D) Join the US Military.
Pacifist need to pick A.
And it does not matter what the reason, your freedom just got jacked!
A reason very possible,

Say the Iranians provoke the United States in to war, a war approved by congress. Then the use a nuclear device provided by North Korea. The US will then institute the draft because the UN would place sanctions on us if we used nuclear weapons our selves. Causing us to go bankrupt with the World Bank, anyhow the US would institute the draft and a lot of people would go, some wouldn’t. Then Iran uses biological weapons killing thousands of our troops. We would send more troops, not realizing that Iran has been sending troops through South America. Soon Iranian forces would cross the Mexican border and begin an assault on US soil. Badda boom Badda Bang. Martial Law.

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I know for a fact that the military is not aloud to purchase any uniform items unless 98% or more of it is made in the US. They seem to be hypocritical about this American made stuff when it comes to firearms though. I understand that some of the best firearms in the world are not made in the US, but wouldn’t you think the US would try to push our own companies to make a better weapon? For instance, the Sig P226 is used by Navy SEALs. It’s an amazing gun, but it has to be imported to the US. Why not have an American company build a gun to meet our needs and not buy from another, even allied, country? Or at least have a company build them here in the US. I’m just wondering, not arguing with, the logic behind the US buying firearms that aren’t made in America.

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I became an Infantry Recruit in the US Army on January 14th. I’m currently reserve status until I graduate High School.

I am really big into the military, and I love studying about firearms and stuff like that. One of my favorite firearms is our very own M14. I am fully aware that it is "officialy" no longer in service, but I know there are soldiers who still use it. What are my chances of actually being able to get my hands on one? Would I have to become a marksman? Or would I have to strike a deal with an armorer?

It’s not like I’d hate life for not getting one. I haven’t even fired a gun before, and who knows, I might hate the M14, but I’m still curious…

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I’m thinking about joining the Navy and I’m wondering what I should do with my handguns. In the Navy are you allowed to keep them in the base armory? Can I store them off base in one of those self-storage places?
EDIT: I figured it would be a hassle getting them in and out of the Armory, that’s why I originally thought of the storage unit idea. I know that humidity would cause rust issues, I was planning on getting a climate controlled unit, or using a dehumidifier.
EDIT #2: Maybe I’ll just sell them and then buy another one when I get out. Thing is I’m going to get a concealed carry permit and I was hoping that I could hold onto them so I could carry while I was on leave, but I don’t want to have to inform my CO that I’m doing so.

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Im a 16 yo guy.
My interests include:
hockey
country music
firearms and hunting
the military
football

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I am military trained but I am only trained in rifle use. So my expertise is limited.

I will be taking a home defense coarse
personal armed defense coarse before the purchase.

for those anti constitution folks please spare me the " you’ll shoot your family " crap .

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more military colleges
more trained military officers
manufacturing that produced over 90 percent of the nation’s shoes, cloth, and firearms
cotton to trade for goods and weapons

If you know the answer, please tell me.
Much obliged.

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1 Home defense
2 personal carry
3 hunting ( deer )

I am military trained but I am unfamiliar with anything other than my rifle.

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If some insane battle broke out where the military turned on it’s own country, why do so many people think the civilians of the united states could never beat the military? I think that idea is downright absurd. Despite the militarys arsenal, civilians have access to 50 caliber firearms, among other destructive devices. Explosives? A local construction company may have access to some explosives powerful enough to destroy 10 city blocks. Tanks? Again, take a bulldozer, load up an automatic machine on it, armor plate it, and you have yourself a tank. It’s been done. Not to mention, there is an estimated 1,426,713 people serving on active duty today. Compare that to the estimated 304,095,000 people living in the country. The numbers are highly on our side. Let’s not forget our police forces, including federal agencies and their weaponry. Remember, the same companies who sell weapons to military may also sell them to civilian law enforcement.

Never underestimate the power of a militia consisting of millions of people in a time of distress.

What is your take on this? What are your counter arguments to mine?
Technically, the feds are civilian agencies, so they’d be on the civilians side in this hypothetical argument.
Do non civilians have Apache attack copters? Maybe not, but non civilians know how to build rocket launchers. At least some engineers do. UAV’s? Again, ask a non military engineer. People get the impression that civilians are all out of shape slobs that don’t know how to built a sand castle, let alone an explosive device.

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