So, I’m not active duty anymore. However, when I was in, unfortunately during Trumps first administration, there was a lot of cognitive dissonance. Fundamentally, from my perspective, you have to understand that the military is a cult. Indoctrination is literally step 1. I would argue, in my case, it had started well before I had signed up though. Once you’re in the big army though, that’s it, there are consequences to your actions. When I began thinking for myself again, it was clear I was in a quite literal death cult, and I left. However, there was a period of time, where I was aware of this fact, and I just had to do my job. Or, face the wrath of a death cult.

The military preys upon the weak, poor, and broken. Yes, there is personal responsibility, however, you couldn’t have talked me out of joining that death cult. Even if my own political beliefs didn’t align with the military I signed up to die for, it wasn’t enough.

Here’s my cat enjoying his belly rubs.

Edit: yes, he’s really cute.

I agree, but, I see some parallels, a Reddit competitor that solved some of those issues, was hardly functional when they killed APIs. There was no competition. Look at us now baby! Still not competition, but, at least there’s an alternative.

I hope I can say the same about discord in a bit. There’s really nowhere for anyone to go, without losing a lot of features. Well, hopefully, talented people are going to migrate to these platforms to bring an alternative to discord.

Most of these comment have said a lot, but lemme just say, a rifle is not for “long range” while a pistol is “short” like a couple people are trying to say. Even for a shotgun. Anyway, former infantryman here. Get a 12 gauge shotgun. Get slugs, bird shot, and buck shot, you’re going to be fine in 99% of situations.

A rifle is more versatile, but, unless you’re putting the time in, it’s not worth it. However, it’s easier to handle than a pistol. Your rifle, just like your shotgun, can handle indoors just fine.

Handguns are for concealment. They’re much harder on the shooter to use, and require more time to become proficient. Short barrel length means weapon handling is down, accuracy is out the window, but, if you need a gun and you don’t want someone to know you have it, it’s your only option really.

Probably just enough to cover the cost of the helicopter she didn’t want.

There’s no way she survived??

Edit: looked it up, she totally did. Lasted 60 seconds. Looks pretty rough.

That was actually me a month or two ago. Had literally never been in a post office, and started with “yeah, I have never been here, and don’t know what I’m doing or if I’m supposed to be prepared”

I’m sure I was his favorite interaction.

How about we execute politicians that fuck kids?

Why would you need repair parts every year on a machine that’s guaranteed to last 15 years?

Ah yes, the historic culture of “black” stretching from New Zealand to Africa and South Asia and South America. You know, all very monocultured.

The largest /s imaginable

Not fired. Unfortunately.

He did not. Unfortunately.

Complicated. Largely can’t do it without a permit.

Minnesota you cannot. Which is where this is.

I do know how it works in Minneapolis/MN. I live here and operated a FFL that sold custom AR-15s.

I do appreciate the additional context for the rest of the country though. It is vastly different state to state.

Okay, so I built these. Professionally for a time. It’s probably a 10.5” barrel, because that’s basically the limit for a AR pistol. No one puts a pistol brace on a SBR, if you have a SBR, you’d run a normal stock.

Also, the suppressor is not included in overall firearm length. Neither is the brace.

Edit: I’ll add, what the fuck is a screw on stock? The entire buffer system runs though that tube. Nothing screws onto that. The buffer tube screws into the receiver, but, I’ve never heard of a screw on AR stock.

2nd edit: here’s a picture of my not rifle next to my rifle. Yes, it’s pedantic, but, with people wanting to learn, I want to inform.

Fair point

I’m not arguing that.

Hate to be that guy, but, legally speaking, that’s a pistol, not a rifle.

If you own guns, or want to, it’s an important distinction to make. That firearm is less than 26 total inches. Minus the suppressor and pistol brace, which are removable and don’t count. Therefore, you can have it loaded in a vehicle.

I’ll also add, it’s more than likely a .300blk AR15 pistol with a suppressor, and if you want to talk about a gun for the people, that’s it. Except for maybe a 12 gauge, I will concede that.

However, in order to carry a pistol, you need a conceal and carry license.

He’s literally on my screen right now. Weird to scroll and see him.