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NickB79

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44. I prefer my AR carbine for home defense

Reply to Alephy (Original post)

Tue Oct 8, 2024, 05:47 PM

Oct 2024

9mm ammo picks up 250 fps of velocity from a 16" barrel vs a 4" handgun barrel, so hollow points expand really well. 9mm has a lot less muzzle flash than 5.56mm, so it's better at night. Plus, the LED weapon light on it practically blinds anyone who it's pointed at.

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"I have a Glock... [View all] Alephy Oct 2024 OP

And like many responsible gun owners, radical noodle Oct 2024 #1

I thought it was... Alephy Oct 2024 #2

Belated Delphinus Oct 2024 #5

Thank you Alephy Oct 2024 #7

So do I. I hate the trigger, but I have a G36. rsdsharp Oct 2024 #3

I had one too and a trigger safety, one reason multigraincracker Oct 2024 #37

What's it all about, Alfie? sheshe2 Oct 2024 #4

Good for her and her family. dalton99a Oct 2024 #6

It's not uncommon for prosecutors to be threatened . People they've sent to prison sometimes hold a grudge. surfered Oct 2024 #8

I have bear spray tucked away near the front door along with a baseball bat in the hall closet & pepper spray hlthe2b Oct 2024 #9

I get this... Alephy Oct 2024 #11

The one time I could live with... hlthe2b Oct 2024 #13

If you are concerned with a taking the life of someone who is trying to take yours, former9thward Oct 2024 #30

Pretty much how I feel. multigraincracker Oct 2024 #40

Me too! Good for her. nt LexVegas Oct 2024 #10

I prefer sig sauer dsp3000 Oct 2024 #12

I prefer the revolver for simplicity Kaleva Oct 2024 #19

Smith & Wesson Model 60 displacedvermoter Oct 2024 #31

It depends on the person and their training sarisataka Oct 2024 #36

Much better choice IMO sarisataka Oct 2024 #21

She has good reason for a gun, having been a criminal prosecutor Emile Oct 2024 #14

As a convicted criminal... Alephy Oct 2024 #15

Why would he need a gun? former9thward Oct 2024 #32

Well, He Shouldn't Be.... The_Counsel Oct 2024 #35

A common misconception among the crazy gun humpers on the right is that people on the left know Vinca Oct 2024 #16

Some on the left know plenty about guns Kaleva Oct 2024 #18

It is the one subject where ignorance sarisataka Oct 2024 #20

Yes Kaleva Oct 2024 #24

FYI I've owned guns. Currently do not by choice. I was trained when I became a police officer. I shot Vinca Oct 2024 #27

After 20 years military service, sarisataka Oct 2024 #34

I know a lot about them. I was a cop. When I refer to "gun humper" I mean the fellows who'd rather Vinca Oct 2024 #25

She's a former AG and District Attorney. ecstatic Oct 2024 #17

She has secret service protection. former9thward Oct 2024 #33

Would it matter if she was or was not "strapped" sarisataka Oct 2024 #39

I am sure it would have reported if she did that. former9thward Oct 2024 #41

Honestly I think, for her case, it would be counterproductive to be carrying. sir pball Oct 2024 #46

I have a clock. I know what time it is. :) Solly Mack Oct 2024 #22

I have a Ruger BornADemocrat Oct 2024 #23

I don't and I never will. maxsolomon Oct 2024 #26

Do you think she was putting, whoever, on notice? Srkdqltr Oct 2024 #28

Not much on guns, but one for home protection is OK. It's the a-holes that have to strap on one or two to Silent Type Oct 2024 #29

I have 2 Darwins_Retriever Oct 2024 #38

I had to laugh my husband Tree Lady Oct 2024 #43

With that idiot Elon Musk repeatedly making references to no one trying to kill Harris True Dough Oct 2024 #42

I prefer my AR carbine for home defense NickB79 Oct 2024 #44

I honestly don't know if I can excuse this. sir pball Oct 2024 #45

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