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In reply to the discussion: Do gunners think people are so stupid [View all]edgineered
(2,101 posts)No, I do not believe that so-called gunners think people are so stupid that they care whether a gun is fully auto, or can fire as fast as your finger allows. I also do not believe that the so-called gunners themselves are that stupid.
Start with this analogy: Before digital photography came about, a suggestion frequently given to those who would shoot 36 exposure rolls and insist on showing every picture: If you show all 36 pictures to someone and I show that same person only the six best from the same roll, they would think I was a much better photographer.
Now for the explanation: It is a matter of efficiency. Whether it is a double barrel shotgun or a fully automatic rifle there are a limited number of rounds. By squeezing both triggers at once or spraying a hail of bullets in a matter of seconds a shooter must reload immediately, whereas firing each shot independently guarantees more hits. One shot, one kill is a much wiser approach for taking out multiple targets not confined to a single area. (before the usual Sunday morning crowd here goes ballistic with the Alert button let me say that this post is intended as a statement of fact and not endorsement of or approving the use of any weapons or strategies to inflict harm, incite rage, or upset anyone)
It would not surprise me to learn that these so-called gunners think people are stupid for other reasons however.