Ron Paul's Rifles - photos only please!

[Expatriate]

This firearm has a ban compliant lower with a permanently affixed 10 round mag which necesitates that the rifle be broken in half and top loaded,

Seriously? AR's have to have permanently affixed mags You're joking, right? I mean, that's worse than Canada. We are restricted to 5-round mags in Ontario, but at least they're removable! I heard of the pump-action AK before, is that so it can have a removable mag since it's not semi-auto?

Wow. I always thought you could own non-neutered semi-autos everywhere in the US but NY and Chicago. I mean, they're already neutered enough by removing the full-auto feature, right?

Is the un-removable mag supposed make it impossible to commit crimes with or something?

 

[ihsv]

For those who live in California, and visit public shooting ranges, this truly is no exaggeration.

On numerous occasions I have been at the range with perfectly "legal" firearms, but because someone at the range is offended by a rifle that they think is "illegal," they raise a stink, and the range master invariably shows up to scrutinize my firearms.

Any Californian who regularly shoots at a public range with what appears to be an "evil black rifle" must be prepared to spend literally one third of their range time answering inquiries.

This firearm has a ban compliant lower with a permanently affixed 10 round mag which necesitates that the rifle be broken in half and top loaded, and yet it still freaks out the golfers with guns because it has an M-16 upper.

Due to MANY overly curious (intrusive) glances at my firearms, including this one, I now cover the Serial Numbers with tape.

I hope you can better understand why someone in California who actually wants unmolested range time would circumsize their barrel in order to be "compliant."

Dude, I feel for you. I understand that you can't just "pack up and move", but I couldn't live in a state like that.

I'm from Kentucky, and my brother and I went to Knobb Creek Gun Range (famous for the machine-gun shoot) today for some practice. Aside from basic common-sense safety rules, the only standing rule is you can't shoot at anything made of glass (there are a few others, but are based on common sense). You can fire anything in your arsenal, including a cannon or machine gun if you have one. And, you can shoot AT anything you want. Want to throw a propane tank out there and chew it up? Go for it. The freedom is awesome, and no one bothers you with digging questions. Lots of drooling and jealousy, but no bow-to-the-government-burr-up-the-a$$ shooters to bother you.

Again, like I said, I understand moving isn't always an option.

 

[ghengis86]

l to r: stevens/savage arms .22lr (+1,000 rounds), remington 870 12 ga. (+200 slugs and 100 bird shot (assorted)), mossberg 12. ga (grandpas)

springfield armory, XD .40, subcompact (always with me) +500rds
To fill out my collection, I'm researching the type of AR15 currently and will make the purchase before christmas. this assortment should cover about 95% of all situations requiring a firearm

 

[agentl074]

Seriously? AR's have to have permanently affixed mags You're joking, right? I mean, that's worse than Canada. We are restricted to 5-round mags in Ontario, but at least they're removable! I heard of the pump-action AK before, is that so it can have a removable mag since it's not semi-auto?

Wow. I always thought you could own non-neutered semi-autos everywhere in the US but NY and Chicago. I mean, they're already neutered enough by removing the full-auto feature, right?

Is the un-removable mag supposed make it impossible to commit crimes with or something?

Its all about making sure that the public arm does not stand a chance .... What they do not realize is how many weapons there are already which are not neutered - even quite a few pre 1986 class weapons

They want to turn our Country into a Socialist regime. Our founding fathers gave us the authority to POLICE the Government.

They are attacking our 2nd Amendment because that is what gives us the power to regulate.

 

[Pericles]

If I was trapped behind enemy lines in Kalifornia, I would be tempted to go with an M-1 Garand. DCM is selling .30-06 for less than 5.56mm is going for these days.

 

[agentl074]

If I was trapped behind enemy lines in Kalifornia, I would be tempted to go with an M-1 Garand. DCM is selling .30-06 for less than 5.56mm is going for these days.

The good ole Garand is a mighty boomstick

 

[Doktor_Jeep]

The magistrate of Kalifornia might someday regret making long-range riflemen out of what would have been yank-n-crank fools.

 

[DeadheadForPaul]

Question: what do you guys use all that camo gear and automatic weapons for? You just go around shooting haystacks or what's the deal?

I plan on ending my gun ownership at home self defense (handgun) and hunting

just curious

 

[ihsv]

Question: what do you guys use all that camo gear and automatic weapons for? You just go around shooting haystacks or what's the deal?

I plan on ending my gun ownership at home self defense (handgun) and hunting

just curious

Automatic weapons? There're very few of us here who are blessed to have such things. Most, if not all, of the "scary looking black rifles" you see in this thread are semi-automatics. Each shot requires one pull of the trigger. No different than many hunting rifles, aside from the looks and a few other incidentals (such as magazine capacity).

As for the "cammo stuff", each person has his own reasons. One reason is because it's fun. There are many other reasons, such as homeland security (militia), survival training in the event that our social order deteriorates, or in the case of a natural (Katrina) or man-made disaster, etc. Those who have firearms and know how to use them are less likely to become prey from looters and other threatening personages.

 

[Gideon]

Good Question!

Question: what do you guys use all that camo gear and automatic weapons for? You just go around shooting haystacks or what's the deal?

I plan on ending my gun ownership at home self defense (handgun) and hunting

just curious

Dearest friends,

I will preface my response by quoting, IMO, the quintessential practical, pacifist, libertarian-founder, Thomas Paine:

I would gladly lay aside the use of arms and settle matters by negotiation, but unless the whole will, the matter ends, and I take up my rifle, and thank God that He has put it within my grasp.

Like Mr. Paine, regardless of my religious belief system, values, pursuits and goals, I expect only one thing from my fellow citizens:

Polite, and respectful behavior, even in the course of passionate argument.

True to libertarian form, so long as my life does not negatively effect your life, live and let live.

The problem arises once my perimeter is breached (and truly it has been).

My privacy, my personal property, my personal space and activities; so long as they do not physically impede the liberties of others, are mine and mine alone.

I will share my wealth with whom I wish to share (Obama's brownies come to mind).

I will engage in conversation with those I wish to engage, and I will trade only with those with whom I have a trust relationship. I will use my own money, be it gold, silver or any other barter implement which I wish to offer.

Unfortunately, as has been alluded above, I have been greatly offended by those who wish to loot, impoverish and otherwise enslave me, and I have prepared accordingly to defend myself and my family, should that need arise.

I do not wish to kill, but I know how to kill, and if engaged, I intend to survive any onslought initiated by a criminal element, regardless of whether they are an alphabet agency, organized criminal element, or crazed (I almost said lunatic)psychopath.

My ability to kill does not necessarily dictate my willingness to kill, but when the need arises, make no mistake that I will do my best to complete the mission, and if necessary, I will kill.

In answer to the original question:

The purpose of camoflage is to either remain undetected, and/or effect the element of surprise (and thus tactical superiority), and no, I have never fired at a haystack; only wild pigs.

 

[Pericles]

Dearest friends,

I will preface my response by quoting, IMO, the quintessential practical, pacifist, libertarian-founder, Thomas Paine:

I would gladly lay aside the use of arms and settle matters by negotiation, but unless the whole will, the matter ends, and I take up my rifle, and thank God that He has put it within my grasp.

Like Mr. Paine, regardless of my religious belief system, values, pursuits and goals, I expect only one thing from my fellow citizens:

Polite, and respectful behavior, even in the course of passionate argument.

True to libertarian form, so long as my life does not negatively effect your life, live and let live.

The problem arises once my perimeter is breached (and truly it has been).

My privacy, my personal property, my personal space and activities; so long as they do not physically impede the liberties of others, are mine and mine alone.

I will share my wealth with whom I wish to share (Obama's brownies come to mind).

I will engage in conversation with those I wish to engage, and I will trade only with those with whom I have a trust relationship. I will use my own money, be it gold, silver or any other barter implement which I wish to offer.

Unfortunately, as has been alluded above, I have been greatly offended by those who wish to loot, impoverish and otherwise enslave me, and I have prepared accordingly to defend myself and my family, should that need arise.

I do not wish to kill, but I know how to kill, and if engaged, I intend to survive any onslought initiated by a criminal element, regardless of whether they are an alphabet agency, organized criminal element, or crazed (I almost said lunatic)psychopath.

My ability to kill does not necessarily dictate my willingness to kill, but when the need arises, make no mistake that I will do my best to complete the mission, and if necessary, I will kill.

In answer to the original question:

The purpose of camoflage is to either remain undetected, and/or effect the element of surprise (and thus tactical superiority), and no, I have never fired at a haystack; only wild pigs.

Precisely this with one addition. To be well trained and proficient in the use of arms is the duty of a citizen.

 

[ihsv]

I completely agree with Gideon and Pericles.

 

[JoshLowry]

Question: what do you guys use all that camo gear and automatic weapons for? You just go around shooting haystacks or what's the deal?

I plan on ending my gun ownership at home self defense (handgun) and hunting

just curious

A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.

The founders did not put in the second amendment so people could hunt.

 

[agentl074]

The tragic irony in this pic is that the AR she is holding is a ban compliant model with the removed Flash suppressor and bayonet lug. While extolling the virtues of resistance she has already unwittingly been neutered by compliance. Or is it spayed?

She's cute lol - the girl too

 

[Toureg89]

from top - bottom

friend's DPMS m4-style rifle

my romy wasr-10

friend's Sig 556

friend's Bushy xm-15

 

[newyearsrevolution08]

from top - bottom

friend's DPMS m4-style rifle

my romy wasr-10

friend's Sig 556

friend's Bushy xm-15

this makes me fucking hate living in california right now.

 

[Toureg89]

come on over to Florida.

it aint the most libertarian state, but it beats commifornia.

and all my friends (the ones who own the rifles, atleast) are either libertarian, or libertarian leaning republicans, btw.

 

[ihsv]

from top - bottom

friend's DPMS m4-style rifle

my romy wasr-10

friend's Sig 556

friend's Bushy xm-15

How do you like the verticle foregrip on your wasr?

 

[Dave39168]

Question: what do you guys use all that camo gear and automatic weapons for? You just go around shooting haystacks or what's the deal?

I plan on ending my gun ownership at home self defense (handgun) and hunting

just curious

You don't plan on using the 2nd amendment as intended? Thomas Jefferson spells out the original intention very clearly:

The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.-Thomas Jefferson

 

[Toureg89]

How do you like the verticle foregrip on your wasr?

i like it. the thing i really like about my rifle is the folding stock.

i keeps my rifle in my drawer, next to my my check book and some CDs.

You don't plan on using the 2nd amendment as intended? Thomas Jefferson spells out the original intention very clearly:

The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.-Thomas Jefferson

lol. this person plans on keeping the gov. in line using a couple of handguns and hunting rifles. LAWL.