I left as an O5 and never fired a military firearm of any kind. Had my own guns but the closest I ever got to a military gun was walking by a MP.E10 wrote:These officers don’t speak for the American people or ‘most gun owners’ (certainly not for me!), so it’s interesting that they’re criticizing Congress (the people’s elected representatives, by the way). Without further information, I would also disagree that as a group they’ve had ‘considerable firearms training.’ If so, it was many years ago, before they attained flag rank. Generals and admirals don’t get much range time. Their opinions shouldn’t count for much.
Also, we should understand that to attain flag rank, these officers had to be quite risk-averse, especially in the affairs of their subordinates. Control is paramount - so their affinity for gun control isn’t surprising.
I left the Army after 14 years, at the rank of Major. I was far more impressed by some of my colleagues and seniors who didn’t get stars because they were willing to treat soldiers as adults rather than disorderly children.
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- Mon Dec 11, 2017 3:06 pm
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- Mon Dec 04, 2017 5:40 pm
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In no way do I mean to be offensive to anyone on this forum but we should realize that getting to the top in the military is a true exercise in the Peter Principle and kissing you know what. The best tend to leave early before they get to the top (I left as an 0-5). I have very little respect for most of those with high rank. Some may be great but I personally haven't met them. None of my superiors would have been able to hold a civilian position of authority. Their views and positions have no value and should not be taken seriously.