Reply #2: Finally, a reasonable voice from the hunting community

[youngdem]

As a life long resident of Louisiana, and a hunter and fisherman of all types of game for my entire life, let me say it is sweet to hear someone trying to speak up and finally say that machine guns, assault weapons, .50 cal handguns and the like perhaps aren't necessary for hunting.

Gun nuts give hunters a bad name. I have NEVER needed automatic weapons, a .50 cal or an assault rifle to take down a deer, rabbit, snake, bear, gator, nutria, shark, etc. Nor has anyone I know. Frankly, if you need a huge weapon or automatic fire to kill something that isn't shooting back at you, it is because you are a shitty shot and perhaps need to visit the gun range, see an optometrist, or find another hobby.

If you want a machine gun or Desert Eagle pistol to feel safe, fine. Just admit it. PLEASE don't try to call them hunting weapons though. It's just stupid.