Simple visual that clarifies why the Assault Weapons Ban renewal

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238. All 'hunting gunz' derive their origin from a previous military weapon.

And there's always a generation of fudd's who decry the change.

Your grandpap's pump-action shotgun? Trench sweeper in WWI

His winchester model 70? Was a sniper rifle in the military right up until Viet Nam.

His ruger mini-14? See WWII garand.

Lever-action repeaters? Mounted cavalry guns.

No, it's a bit of a genetic fallacy to try to say, "Because this is from the military.."

The features that make an AR-15 suitable for the military are the same characteristics that make it suitable for non-military purposes.

For example:

*Folding or adjustable stock -- makes a gun suitable for multiple shooters, or the same shooter in multiple seasons with different clothes (adjustable), or makes a gun easier to store in a gun safe (foldable)

*Pistol grip -- more ergonomic, more natural hand position, which means fewer missed shots. Contrary to the chicken-little's at various gun control orgs, it is actually harder to fire a gun with a pistol grip from the hip than a straight stocked weapon. You can try it yourself with an empty soda can.

*lighter weight -- easier to carry while hunting

*modern finishes, lack of wood -- less prone to rust and scratches

*configurable, maintainable -- you don't have to go down to the local gunsmith (assuming you even have one) to get your gun repaired, you can do it yourself. Want a different caliber for hunting different game? Swap out the components yourself.


Oh, w/r/t 'buckshot' and deer- that depends on the area you're hunting in. If you are in brushy, hilly country where you expect deer to stumble upon your spot, and shot lengths are short, that's fine. For large portions of the country, however, that's not the case.