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Gun Control Reform Activism

Robb

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3. Why do we never see "Christy's" targets?

Reply to spin (Reply #2)

Thu May 16, 2013, 02:28 PM

May 2013

Also, the runner who went for her while changing magazines -- he absolutely would've gotten to her, I think. In addition to changing magazines, she would have to see him coming, decide to react to him, swing her weapon 90 degrees, aim, and then fire.

I have no interest in the abilities of the "ringer," as he's clearly at the top of his game in his ideal environment -- e.g. about as far from a real-world shooter as I could imagine.

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The "wouldn't have prevented" gambit on gun-safety laws [View all] Robb May 2013 OP

What about mental illness? flamin lib May 2013 #1

Anyone interested in the debate over banning extended magazines ... spin May 2013 #2

Why do we never see "Christy's" targets? Robb May 2013 #3

Actually the "ringer" is damn good but not not untypical of many shooters ... spin May 2013 #6

I don't think it's sound policy to rely on a malfunction for safety. Robb May 2013 #14

The young guy did have a lot of experience ... spin May 2013 #15

And I could be a world champion Robb May 2013 #21

Some people do have natural ability ... spin May 2013 #22

And if every gun owner were as calm and accurate under stress as Tiger Robb May 2013 #23

Yep. Hundreds of innocent bystanders are injured every year ... spin May 2013 #24

Ole Jim spends a lot of time practicing to shoot people. He looks so proud. What dumbass. Hoyt May 2013 #4

The reality is that "Ole Jim" probably hopes and prays that he never has to use ... spin May 2013 #8

If ole Jim doesn't have anything better to do than shoot targets resembling humans, he's a loser. Hoyt May 2013 #10

That's your opinion and you are entitled to it. ... spin May 2013 #11

I am not sure Gun Zen exists for most people. Hoyt May 2013 #13

I agree. ... spin May 2013 #16

Because most peeps ain't interested, or driven to guns. Hoyt May 2013 #17

True. What has surprised me ... spin May 2013 #18

Some people just enjoy the lethality of the "sport." Lasers or pellets are better for society. Hoyt May 2013 #19

Actually, I think that your concept is wrong. ... spin May 2013 #20

how do you prevent lead pollution from yours and the people you work with shooting lead ammo? CreekDog May 2013 #25

Lead pollution is a very serious consideration for health and environmental reasons. ... spin May 2013 #28

sensible precautions. CreekDog May 2013 #30

Lead poisoning is far more serious than most shooters realize. (n/t) spin May 2013 #32

Professional driver on a closed course, flamin lib May 2013 #5

I will agree that real life and death situations are far different than target shooting. ... spin May 2013 #7

None of it prepares you to have the target shoot back or first but I agree that the flamin lib May 2013 #9

I agree that all gun owners should be required to have safety training. ... spin May 2013 #12

That video 'realistic"? rdharma May 2013 #26

Having shot revolvers and pistols for over 40 years ... spin May 2013 #27

The video was made by a Republican Sheriff who works for Gun Site........ rdharma May 2013 #29

If you want to think that the video was faked to support gun rights groups ... spin May 2013 #31

So cool, proves that the more steps necessary the faster you can go Progressive dog May 2013 #34

propaGUNda film jimmy the one May 2013 #33