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In reply to the discussion: Every left leaning liberal American who can lawfully own a gun, should own a gun. [View all]Dial H For Hero
(2,971 posts)22. As a personal preference that's all well and good, but I think the US military stopped using .45-70
over a century ago with good reason. It's hardly an ideal cartridge for a relatively inexperienced shooter. which in context is what we're speaking of. Heck, my choice would be a Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM in 7.62x51 with a scout scope. Again, though, not the ideal choice in context.
For someone in a civil war who won't have spent a great deal of time shooting, I can't think of a better weapon than an AR-15 in 5.56x45.
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Every left leaning liberal American who can lawfully own a gun, should own a gun. [View all]
PTWB
Sep 2021
OP
If someone is kicking down my door at 3am, how is 10min later going to help me?
EX500rider
Nov 2021
#29
I decided to learn more about guns so I could be a better gun control advocate.
WhiskeyGrinder
Sep 2021
#6
I'm curious, what sort of firearms do you feel it wise to own in such an eventuality?
Dial H For Hero
Sep 2021
#18
Would the guns you would bring to such a situation include any that you advocate be unavailable
Dial H For Hero
Sep 2021
#20
As a personal preference that's all well and good, but I think the US military stopped using .45-70
Dial H For Hero
Sep 2021
#22
Again, context. Our hypothetical person is someone preparing to fight in a civil war who has
Dial H For Hero
Sep 2021
#24
They certainly used to be cheap. Those days are over. Now they go for at least $500.
Dial H For Hero
Oct 2021
#26
Ah, I see your point. I agree that th4 SKS is a perfectly decent rifle for such purposes.
Dial H For Hero
Oct 2021
#28