Simple - and serious - question - why is anything other than a handgun, shotgun or rifle needed?

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51. Well, I respect the fact that you are really trying to understand the issue

and not going into the whole penis size thing.

I really enjoy my guns. Shooting well is an art. While it is true that the purpose of guns was primarily to kill, the same could be said about Karate. Karate is an art, a skill, and a discipline. Nonetheless, it's primary purpose was to hurt or kill people. Both Karate and shooting have evolved over time and both are now considered by many people to be a legitimate sport that requires art and skill.

I think you stated earlier that you have never shot a gun. I respect the fact that you have chosen not to engage in this sport but I sort of feel like I'm hearing the argument that "I have never read that book, seen that movie, etc. but i know that it's bad."

Hitting a bullseye at 100 yards is just as exciting as a birdie in Golf. If you really think about it, guns are just an advanced form of throwing rocks. People will continue to kill other people weather guns exist or not but the fact is that guns are just another tool, like a slingshot or a sword.

Guns are not going away. Even if they did, people will still figure out ways to kill each other but, as a sport, guns are fun. Many of us enjoy the art and the skill that it takes to shoot well and while I respect the fact that you would rather not participate, it beats the hell out of bowling.

I've been shooting guns since I was a little kid. You claim to have never shot a gun. Perhaps you should go out to a range and blow off a few hundred rounds before you pass judgment on me for enjoying it.