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AR-15, it was designed by arma lite and later the rights were sold to colt and it entered service as a m-16, and has enjoyed world wide use , much like the ak-47 and its variants
it was also marketed by colt in a civilian version as did many other manufacturers. but it was designed from the beginning as a very good person immobilizer.
and yes bolt action rifles like the m1, 7mm, 308 and others were also developed to immobilize the enemy, and many bolt actions and their variants are used to hunt game.

I apologize if my comments ragged some and caused them to question my integrity.
I would say my beef or concern is the "wanna be Rambos".

Any firearm modified to the point it is unsafe is imo, wrong and dangerous for the user and any surrounding parties.

Body armor...don’t even want to try to wear it to bed. I admit it may help if an armed gun person enters my home with the intent to harm or murder me.

Should we be allowed to wear it, as if it’s a part of the daily attire? Not sure I see why one would want to, does it meet an objective? If we are so in fear that we must wear body armor on a routine basis, then we have a whole lot more pressing concerns than a new gun law or enforcement of current laws. Unless its required as part of your job.

The tactical gear proliferation strikes me as the "flashpoint" wanna be crowd. I have no use for it; i simply stated its ODD, imo
If some want to hunt wearing tactical grey gear, good for them. I just find it Odd.
Especially walking down the street.
And if your texting while we are sitting in the blind, I am going to crush the phone.

The best camouflage is the one you don't see. Maybe my years of overseas living and deployments have changed me...but blending is better than standing out when you desire NOT to be a target or potential victim. Not be a sheep or lemming, but blend and be ready for an event if it arises, that is all. Just like having a “to go bag” and plan when or if a situation arises.
I.E. If one was to engage in an activity to murder folks at random. Ask yourself who is going to be the first targets?
We did some very revealing research about victims, targets and survivors.
We have no way to stop what the sick person did last friday, he was bent on murder, the lone wolf is almost impossible to detect.

legal and supporting the 2nd amendment: yes we have the right by the sacred document to protect ourselves, the founders knew that, no government or its entity can protect "YOURSELF" like you can .
But common sense has to be applied with some restrictions; do we want persons protecting their property with howitzers? Where does the line get drawn, imo, there has to be a sensible approach to the good, the bad and ugly.


Accuracy over quantity is the win every time,

Is everyone going to be happy with any firearm legislation? No. but the point is that laws we have need to be ENFORCED, before any new laws are designed.
Why has Chicago already had over 500 murders this year? Obvious the existing strict laws in chicago are a not effective or enforced

Background checks and registration: yes for some that may equal confiscation at some point ( I truly hope not).
IMO but everyone taking possession of a firearm should be checked out.
Those states that require registration of a firearm are wrong, but background checks are not. Putting that kind of info in the hands of a government run database is like letting a fox run a hen house. How long would it be before the bad guys know who has what and then decide to go liberate such items? Our CHL info is protected by a gov. database….but for how long and who is reading it?

It is an impossible feat to account for all the firearms imported or produced to our great land, so why bother. But getting a sanity check on a potential buyer is helpful albeit only a small bit. Granted this wont stop the bad guys, but it may catch a few that are leaning.

Criminals don’t worry about backgrounds or buying their weapons, this has always been since man first figured out he could take what was not his by force.
Is there an easy answer? No
Stricter enforcement on bad guys, sure......how many prisons do we need? SWIFT Execution perhaps would be a better option. We have a long long road to get firearms out of the hands of those that shouldn’t have them.
As a member of society we must accept some restrictions. The admission price you pay for living here and enjoying the freedoms so many have fought for, are Laws.
Common Sense has been lacking for decades dealing with the right to own firearms.
As citizens its up to us to come up with sound plans, and inform our elected officials. If it takes a letter or phone call everyday, so be it.

I will say again, my opinions on (ar 15),m16, m14, m60 and all other military weapons are mine.
If you desire to own one responsibly, that’s your business. I don’t label those as criminals or loose cannons, but I do reserve the right to question the sanity of modifying any firearm to be dangerous around me or the operator.


Daughter in law, yes medically unstable and under treatment, but New Mexico, as I found out, is not part of the U.S. when dealing with the judiciary, unless you have lots and lots of money. The case is still tied up in court. I expect her to show up in Texas and be arrested anytime. Or she will follow through on her threats and try to immobilize me or my family.

I wish we as a country were so engaged on DWI, as we are on gun control

Heartland Patriot wrote:

powerboatr wrote:couldn't we as Texans pass a law similar to WA or CO and make semi autos over 10 rounds legal here.
pretty much on the fence about ar-15's they were designed to be an offensive weapon against other enemies.
i hunt pigs and we use 308 or 7mm
i have a few at the range that have ar 15s so heavily modified they are imo unsafe
if you squeeze the trigger the recoil sets off another round, because the trigger work is sooooo finessed
its an impossible target or accurate firearm


they has to be a happy medium,

I own an AR-15 type rifle and I'm a "retired" veteran as well. So are you saying that you might be okay with the Federal government making me into an overnight FELON, even though the most law breaking I've done in my life is speed a bit on the highway? BTW, my rifle has NOT been "finessed" and it is NOT unsafe to operate. People that do stuff like that, who don't understand safe operation of firearms, are a completely different story...but that kind of behavior on THEIR PART still shouldn't cause ME to be looking at a potential 10 years in Federal prison, if the leftists get their way because not enough folks stand up to them. And I am just ONE guy on this forum who owns an AR-type...you might be okay with all of them being made overnight FELONS too? Because that is how you made it sound with the sitting on the fence comment, at least to me. The "happy medium" is for the Feds to leave me and other law-abiding firearms owners alone unless we use our firearms in unprovoked and unjustifiable aggression against other human beings.

sorry you missed my point and I may not have expressed my thoughts accurately
i fully support the right to buy or own what ever is LEGAL, I emphasize LEGAL.
I have qualified on many of the military weapons that are designed to render the enemy immobile, even have a few medals for such.
but I have issues using the same "item" for hunting, when there are far superior firearms for such events. I have issue with those that finesse these "items" to the point they are uncontrollable or unsafe, or could directly threaten my safety by their use. We have a very active director that roots those persons out and loose their membership. Those persons are the reason we as legal owners or users of a WIDE variety of firearms are constantly put under the bus. In no way should a law be placed into effect that retroactively makes one a criminal by owning a "what was legal before" firearm. That sir i would fight to the death to defend.
we as good folks have to break the stigma or paradigm others have of created by their cowardice acts.
I was at academy sports a few days back.
we are a society of emulating our heroes.
but...why does the average joe/jane need full tactical gear, complete with pouches for body armour and all the neat velcro sticky pads adorned on the vest and pants? and gloves you can use with your IPAD while wearing them on the hunt???
i am amazed at the range of gear in gray tactical that is pushed on us. it is legal but ODD imo.
I see the need to hide from deer and turkeys (dont look up), but some "rambos" really make the "normals" look bad by association. That is what we need to fix.
unfortunately there are a whole bunch of these persons running around.
closing the gun show loopholes would be a good start and also if a private sell is done, it should be held under the same rules a ffl has to follow.
my ex daughter in law was certifiably nuts, including death threats and the like, she stole a firearm that was my sons, she even put it to his head....
but the court awarded it to her in the divorce/// figure that one out. if a ncic check had been done the firearm would not be hers.

couldn't we as Texans pass a law similar to WA or CO and make semi autos over 10 rounds legal here.
pretty much on the fence about ar-15's they were designed to be an offensive weapon against other enemies.
i hunt pigs and we use 308 or 7mm
i have a few at the range that have ar 15s so heavily modified they are imo unsafe
if you squeeze the trigger the recoil sets off another round, because the trigger work is sooooo finessed
its an impossible target or accurate firearm


they has to be a happy medium,