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In reply to the discussion: there seems to be a semantics issue here concerning guns.new words might help.Offensive Weapons Ban [View all]ComplimentarySwine
(515 posts)29. Wow, that's a lot of questions.
Let me see if I can take them one at a time.
so who designed the ones for home defense?
Many guns were designed by many different companies, some being Kahr, Kel-Tec, Hi-Point, Ruger, Smith & Wesson, and Walther.
and why? what were their reasons for doing this?
Profit, I imagine. As I wasn't the designer, I'm afraid that I don't have firsthand knowledge as to what she/he was thinking when they came up with a particular design.
how do you design a weapon for concealed carry?
Ideally, by making it narrow with a short grip and no sharp edges that would snag on clothing when attempting to draw quickly from concealment.
why would a gun designed for target shooting shoot so fast?
How fast? I don't recall discussing rate of fire in this thread, just capacity.
don't you have to aim at targets?
I prefer to aim at my targets when shooting for good groups.
isn't every gun designed for target shooting?
While I imagine that all guns are designed for hitting targets, it is my understanding that not all make the same compromises in order to hit the target in the same place each time. For instance, it seems that some guns are designed more for light weight than hitting the target in the same spot with each shot.
aren't you supposed to practice?
I believe that practice is an important step towards proficiency.
are there any designed for hunting that hold over 12?
I believe so, although, again, I don't know specifically what was going through the designers' heads when developing many weapons.
what do you hunt with them?
Wild hogs are a popular choice, along with small varmints such as groundhogs. Personally, I don't often hunt.
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there seems to be a semantics issue here concerning guns.new words might help.Offensive Weapons Ban [View all]
farminator3000
Dec 2012
OP
Better To Just Outlaw All Weapons And Then The Various Scenarios Become Irrelevant
cantbeserious
Dec 2012
#4
Any weapon that can be used in defense can be used in offense, and vice versa.
PavePusher
Dec 2012
#13