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In reply to the discussion: Beware the gun nerds. [View all]JustAnotherGen
(38,054 posts)76. They can mock all they want
I am not and have not been a member of the military.
It's not my "job" to know it. I have no reason to own one of those weapons and it is stupid of them to think I need to know that when I'm involved in Big Data and the equipment that supports it.
Seriously - I don't mock people for not knowing the difference between an Export Enforcement Officer visit visit as opposed to an inquiry. There are two different "triggers" involved that create the distinction.
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"Can't hunt with it" Can't hunt large animals with it because the round is too weak.
EX500rider
Feb 2018
#55
No, it would chop the head off of your prey, or cut it into pieces, it's a lazy man's hunting rifle.
Farmer-Rick
Feb 2018
#58
The problem is, it works for them. From now on, ridicule them and move on. DO NOT ENGAGE!
Squinch
Feb 2018
#10
This subject appears to be the exception as youve picked up on. Displaying technical knowledge...
Marengo
Feb 2018
#15
In the last few days I've gained some experience with gun "advocates" on Facebook
Yonnie3
Feb 2018
#14
But then you have to trust the "experts" to reduce emissions and build safe buildings.
Kaleva
Feb 2018
#22
"Teh Flash Suppressor Wargle Bargle Clip-Fed Bwaahhggh Receiversafetytriggerguard Guuhhhh!!!"
hatrack
Feb 2018
#18
Yep, when you can't dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with bullshit...
Wounded Bear
Feb 2018
#25
Gun-strokers love Nomenclature Game. Fact is, semi-autos -- compared to a fully-automatic rifles --
Hoyt
Feb 2018
#54
I do not care to learn about guns. All I know is that they are killing machines.
johnpowdy
Feb 2018
#71