are we living in the post rifle age?

[m&p2.0fdethumbsafety]

aka are we in the age of pistols? are ar-15s and rifles in general obsolete in most american cities?


i'm very tempted to sell my ar-15 which is just sitting collecting dust. for home defense, i can use my full size or compact guns, for conceal carry i can carry my m&p shield.


so what is the point of the ar-15 for most people unless they're expecting to fight a war? i stopped believing shtf is going to be a possibility and it's just not financially responsible to keep these guns and bullets and training for the rifle.

 

[jjrr]

If you expect or if trouble is possible such as an escaped murderer and last reported in your neighborhood there is nothing better than a good rifle readily available.

 

[Lee in Quartzsite]

I'll give you $500 for it, sight unseen!

 

[armorer951]

Nope. We are not in the "post rifle age".

Rifles, particularly the SBR's, including the AR are more popular than ever, especially with LEO's, and for good reason. Many of the men and women currently serving in law enforcement consider the patrol rifle their primary weapon, and their sidearm a "back up".

In many ways, these folks are fighting a "war" of sorts, despite being marginalized and demeaned by the public.....and the situation is going to get worse down the road.

Accuracy, capacity, range, reliability, and power make the current patrol rifle and AR platforms an equalizer, whether in civilian or patrol officer hands.

I think I'll keep mine for now, thanks.

 

[m&p2.0fdethumbsafety]

If you expect or if trouble is possible such as an escaped murderer and last reported in your neighborhood there is nothing better than a good rifle readily available.

but a handgun works just as fine. possibly better because you can keep it on you at all times

 

[Mule Packer]

Uh, I dunno. In our little community, I think the rifle is fairly ubiquitous. It seems like just about every farm or ranch has some kind of a rifle close at hand. And not just at home either. I know a lot of guys usually have the ever-present .22 or .22 magnum in their Jeep or pickup. Some look pretty work-worn, and maybe it's just a matter of habit that they're still there, but a pickup here without a rifle is like having a hot fudge sundae without the cherry on top.

I'm not sure how it is in the major metropolitan areas, but in rural communities, at least from my experience, no one wants to give up their rifle.

 

[m&p2.0fdethumbsafety]

Rifles, particularly the SBR's, including the AR are more popular than ever, especially with LEO's, and for good reason. Many of the men and women currently serving in law enforcement consider the patrol rifle their primary weapon, and their sidearm a "back up".

In many ways, these folks are fighting a "war" of sorts, despite being marginalized and demeaned by the public.....and the situation is going to get worse down the road.

Accuracy, capacity, range, reliability, and power make the current patrol rifle and AR platforms an equalizer, whether in civilian or patrol officer hands.

yes but i'm talking more about the civilian context. i don't agree with taking anyone's rifles away, but i can sort of see what democrats mean when they say you don't need a rifle, they mean it in a general sense in the context of people living in the city

 

[m&p2.0fdethumbsafety]

Uh, I dunno. In our little community, I think the rifle is fairly ubiquitous. It seems like just about every farm or ranch has some kind of a rifle close at hand. And not just at home either. I know a lot of guys usually have the ever-present .22 or .22 magnum in their Jeep or pickup. Some look pretty work-worn, and maybe it's just a matter of habit that they're still there, but a pickup here without a rifle is like having a hot fudge sundae without the cherry on top.

I'm not sure how it is in the major metropolitan areas, but in rural communities, at least from my experience, no one wants to give up their rifle.

i think in rural communities the priorities and different and cost of living is lower, so more funds can be invested in rifles, shotguns, etc

 

[GypsmJim]

I always thought an AR15 was stoopid. Lots of rounds fired in a short time, when I was concentrating on accuracy with a bolt action.

Then Bill said they should be illegal, and started a "ban". OMG, now I understand....I really NEED one.

Now I have 4 of them. So what if I only load 5 rounds at a time.

 

[quikdraw67]

Member is a troll, ignore him.

What's your handle at the Washington Post, or the NYT?

 

[SMSgt]

Someone has a case of the Mondays.

 

[Telecaster]

Member is a troll, ignore him.

What's your handle at the Washington Post, or the NYT?

Or in McClean, VA.

 

[m&p2.0fdethumbsafety]

the reason i don't like extra guns is i feel bad when i can't focus all my training on one gun

 

[senecaap]

Whether you have a pistol or rifle, make sure its FDE. If not, it probably won't even fire.

 

[Eric300]

Go away and play somewhere else.

 

[m&p2.0fdethumbsafety]

i want everyone to own a gun, something like the m&p shield is versatile and has enough options to work for everyone. i just think the whole "buy more guns, get a rifle, a carbine, a sniper rifle, a shotgun, a pcc, etc, etc is just a corporate scam meant to make you spend a lot of money on things you don't need. is there really any opportunity to carry your ar-15 in a place like los angeles other than at the range? whereas with an m&p shield, you can carry it anywhere and be safe

 

[m&p2.0fdethumbsafety]

the only reason i initially bought the ar-15 was because of the "they'll ban it so get it before they ban it" paranoia, but that turned out to be false, and now more and more court decisions are going against these bans, and soon these ar-15s will be plentiful and cheap again. i just don't see the point of owning one when it'll never be anything other than a range toy. i don't believe in range toys, i only buy guns to train with and to have on me at all times.

 

[tops]

It doesn't cost anything to keep them and they are worth more every day. A little training with the rifle and you will be able to out shoot a lot of pistol training. Grannie always told me that a pistol was just to get me to my rifle (or shotgun). Larry

 

[Rustyt1953]

I don't need a gun. I have a moat.

 

[Goldstar225]

the only reason i initially bought the ar-15 was because of the "they'll ban it so get it before they ban it" paranoia, but that turned out to be false, and now more and more court decisions are going against these bans, and soon these ar-15s will be plentiful and cheap again. i just don't see the point of owning one when it'll never be anything other than a range toy. i don't believe in range toys, i only buy guns to train with and to have on me at all times.

Then satisfy yourself and sell all of your guns but one. You can devote all your training to it. If I recall correctly on another forum you said that you were very knowledgeable because you had watched hundreds of hours of videos. Use that knowledge to select the one gun you want, sell the rest and buy ammo and range time. Then you'll be happy and fulfilled.

Others will do as they see fit for themselves.