If asked why you WANT and/or NEED an AR-15 rifle try this on for size

[DougC]

If asked why I WANT an AR-15 I would simply reply 'why do you ask the question?' It is none of their business, etc.

But if you want of provide a more informed reply take a listen to this video from two well informed gun guys; Ken Hackathorn and Massad Ayoob talk about the parallels between the development of personal defense and law enforcement weapons, and why the AR-15 is an entirely appropriate weapon for defending your home.

And for another take try this blog post on Red State why some folks really do NEED an AR-15 pattern rifle.

 

[Axxe55]

If you feel compelled to answer someone's silly question, then go for it.

Frankly, I don't feel compelled to answer stupid questions from idiots.

 

[PhulesAu]

My reply is None Of Your Fu@$ing Business.

 

[kyletxria1911a1]

Cause I'm black and my brother rifles needs a good home

 

[TheDan]

Want one because they are reasonably affordable, capable, and fun to shoot.

Need one for the same reason I need a fire extinguisher.

 

[oldag]

I don't have to justify owning a firearm to anyone.

 

[Axxe55]

The failure to comprehend the 2nd Amendment runs deep!

I wonder if the Founding Fathers felt obligated to explain why they had guns?

 

[TNMike]

I used to have a gun or two, but I kept them in my boat for safekeeping... And sadly it went down

 

[Axxe55]

I used to have a gun or two, but I kept them in my boat for safekeeping... And sadly it went down

I don't own a boat and don't live near any lakes or ponds!

 

[Alan R McDaniel Jr]

I want one, therefore I need one, then I want another one, and so on...

Alan

 

[seeker_two]

My answer is dependent on the number of witnesses in the area.....

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[Axxe55]

My answer is dependent on the number of witnesses in the area.....

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Your posts don't count anyways!

 

[DoubleDuty]

ARs are like potato chips.

 

[Axxe55]

ARs are like potato chips.

Different varieties and you can't own just one!

 

[toddnjoyce]

Too many communists, not enough helicopters.

 

[Axxe55]

Too many communists, not enough helicopters.

Maybe we should invest in helicopters instead of AR"s?

 

[Sam7sf]

Why?

 

[Sasquatch]

The failure to comprehend the 2nd Amendment runs deep!

I wonder if the Founding Fathers felt obligated to explain why they had guns?

They did. In the text of the 2nd Amendment "A well regulated militia being necessary for a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed"

Literally says right there that people shall have the right to bear arms to keep their state, and thus their country free. Not a single word in there about hunting, target shooting, or even personal defense - all of which were so natural that they didn't feel they HAD to mention those things.

They'd just fought a hell of a war against the most powerful nation on earth and *won* - and recognized that the people needed a means to keep any oppressors, tyrants, or invaders in check. They knew and explained why we need military grade weapons because every man (and now woman) IS the militia. WE THE PEOPLE are the last line of defense against invaders, oppressors, tyrants, and abusers.

 

[easy rider]

I used to have a gun or two, but I kept them in my boat for safekeeping... And sadly it went down

So it was your boat I was on with my guns?

 

[no2gates]

Cause I'm black and my brother rifles needs a good home

Black Rifles Matter !!!