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mistoferin -> RE: Gun Sales Up Since Obama Election Victory (11/11/2008 7:56:42 PM)
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ORIGINAL: bamabbwsub
erin, I think what she's trying to say (and hopefully she doesn't mind if I try to interpret for her) is that using those automatic and semi-automatic weapons -- that were originally invented for warfare -- are a bit of overkill (no pun intended...really!) for hunting deer. To me, it's the equivalent of shooting deer from your pick-up truck, using a salt lick, etc. -- both of which have been banned, if I'm not mistaken. For many people who hunt (I work with a bunch of them), the thrill of the hunt is as gratifying as the kill itself. It's truly man vs. nature, on a more even keel. I hope that makes sense.
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scarlethiney
You hunt with an assault weapon?????? What in the world are you hunting??
I'm going to apologize now mistoferin in case I offend you it's not my intention. If your so interested in hunting why not just use a bow? What skill does it take to point an automatic weapon at an animal and pull the trigger?
Sorry I don't get it. I agree with SilverMark why would anyone need an assault weapon?
scarlet
I will take both of these at once. It is obvious that your reactions are to the word "assault" weapon without having any real understanding of what that means. ONE of the guns that I use for hunting is an SKS, which is basically the same gun as an AK-47 (Wooooooo). It is commonly referred to by those with little understanding of guns as an assault weapon. It fires one round at a time. I have not ever needed to shoot a second round while hunting yet...but that is most likely because I don't take a shot unless I'm sure it's a kill shot. The appropriate caliber round for that weapon is a 7.62x39mm cartridge. That is approx. equivalent to a 30-30.....or in other words....your grandfather's single shot. Certainly not "overkill" for an animal that ranges from 200 to 300 lbs. It is a very accurate, flat shooting gun.
I also have a 30-30 which I use for hunting. My 30-30 is worth about a grand and the ammo is pricey. It's a beautiful gun and I worry about it's appearance and condition as it is something I would like to pass on to one of my boys one day. My SKS on the other hand, cost me about 150 bucks. It's not a pretty gun and I really don't worry about scratching it in the woods or being out with it in the rain and snow. I can also purchase a thousand rounds of ammo for it for about 30 bucks. Do you see why one may be the weapon of choice on certain days?
Now....to clarify something else. I am an AVID hunter who takes my hunting VERY seriously. I'm not out there hunting horns....I'm hunting food. I'm hunting food because I feel that it's my responsibility to help control the population of the animals. I do my part year round, in freezing weather, in 3 feet of snow, in blazing summer heat....to take care of the deer. Hunting is also a necessary part of that process. I'm hunting food because I think that it is unbelievably hypocritcal to be against hunting and also be a carnivore who simply pays the "hitman" at the grocery store to take care of all of the dirty work so I don't have to get blood on my hands and feel guilty for eating my steak. I appreciate every bite of meat that goes into my mouth because I FULLY understand what it takes to get it there. I use every single part of that animal that I can including the hides, which I tan myself with the animal's brain and the tallow that I render. What I can't use I cart back into the woods so that other animals can survive from the nourishment the carcass will provide.
Trust me, I take this very seriously. It's has nothing to do with the "thrill of the hunt" for me. It is an absolutely necessary and spiritual process in my world. I take great offense at anyone who suggests it is anything less or that I approach it with anything less than the utmost of integrity and the knowledge and experience of the most effective and humane method.
So please, if you don't have a good understanding of this particular subject...please don't be so fast to criticize and call foul.
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