• jordanlund@lemmy.worldM
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    11 months ago

    When there are 24 million guns of that type sold and only a handful used illegally each year, is that really a problem on the manufacturer though?

    Seems like the vast, vast, majority of them are used legally or simply not used at all.

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      10 months ago

      But honest question, why do you buy a gun like that if you’re never ever going to use it? For what purpose do people buy these things anyway?

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        10 months ago

        If police and proud boys have them…

        I do use mine for target practice though. I shot competitively when I was younger and really appreciate the skill aspect. I have fond memories of my grandpa teaching me how to shoot, but hunting has never been on my radar.

        January sixth, probably played a pretty big role in me actually “pulling the trigger” tbh. That and a PB demonstration down the street from me.

        If I was honest, it’s basically a super dangerous bowling ball to me.