While the FF may have had that intent, for practical purposes the population is unarmed. Watch any video of the gunships taking out armed-to-the-teeth resistance in Iraq and Afghanistan and it will quickly become obvious that our federal government would be able to decimate any resistance with a simple phone call to the local Governor, who then calls in the National Guard. Simply put, hand guns, semi-automatic rifles, and shot guns are no match for a gunner with an infrared camera and depleted uranium slugs.
And look what we have done to that same Mujahedeen. Were it not for the dual theaters of operation, there wouldn't be anything left of that small band that later became AQ. And really... the Soviets have never been able to keep up with us technologically; trying to do so in the face of Reagan's rapid expansion and upgrading of weapons systems is what finally broke the back of the USSR. You can't tell me that late-1970's era Soviet tech is equal to American tech of the same era. We pwn the world when it comes to weapons and we have since we introduced the F-14, the F-15, the Los Angeles-class sub, and GPS. Things have only gotten worse for small bands of fighters with the advent of this:Actually, a small band of dedicated, motivated, and lightly armed individuals CAN overthrow (wear down) a superior government force, look what the Mujahedeen did to the Soviets in Afghanistan (where I am now). AC-130's are great for killing troops exposed/in the open, but in order to CONTROL an area, you must have boots on the ground. Both the Germans and Japanese feared invading America because they knew that almost every household had weapons.
Whatever you say, Rambo. :hatsoff:I can bring that Apache down with $500 over here. Fact is, you can never fully decimate a population without the use of nuclear or chemical weapons.
Here in the USA, our Supreme Court has decided that it is NOT the police's responsibility to "protect" citizens. It is merely the police's responsibility to "respond" to citizens' requests for assistance. I take it in Canada it IS the responsibility of the police to protect each citizen?
Whatever you say, Rambo. :hatsoff:
While the FF may have had that intent, for practical purposes the population is unarmed. Watch any video of the gunships taking out armed-to-the-teeth resistance in Iraq and Afghanistan and it will quickly become obvious that our federal government would be able to decimate any resistance with a simple phone call to the local Governor, who then calls in the National Guard. Simply put, hand guns, semi-automatic rifles, and shot guns are no match for a gunner with an infrared camera and depleted uranium slugs.
Lack of a budget for used Apache's?![]()
We have knee airbags?
The cop should know from the plate run that the driver has a CCW, but evidently he didn't run the plate! The cops I know won't even hit the lights until they've run the plates.
Isn't carrying a gun with you/in your car just a recipe for disaster?
Scenario:
You see some guy shooting people in the parking lot, so you get your gun out and start shooting the guy while somebody observed you pulling your piece out and now they're pulling out their gun as well seeing that you're shooting at the first guy. Meanwhile some other guy saw the guy that's shooting at you pull out his gun and is now shooting at that guy.
I know everyone tries to act like they're a hero but come on man this scenario is exactly what would happen.![]()
I'm not sure how familiar you are with the nature of civil wars, but they usually end up splitting the military into two factions. Consider that one party in the US clearly wants to switch our government to a Socialist Democracy and the other clearly wants to retain the Federal Republic we started with, it isn't hard to imagine a split along those lines that would result in a major portion of the military joining the rebellion.Not sure how much time you have spent with the .mil but more than 10 min would have told you that depending on the circumstances more than 50% would be with the people. Minor SHTF? Yeah, they will follow orders. POTUS issuing the order to disarm all or start moving those with green eyes into camps? Ha, it would be a fun show for sure
I get your point but there are only two options - either the people are free to protect their rights or not. I'll keep me guns and take me chances, thanks.eace:
its people like you who should not own a firearm...
ones who are not aware of the situation and do not observe their surroundings before taking action.
Very true. Then again, you're from CA...so that explains everything!! :lol:
(kidding of course -- no harm meant) :biggrin2:
Having recently moved from about 20miles outside of Oakland, I would say I am familiar with the mindset and the high crime rate that goes along with it.
dont you love how every thread that is made about guns turns into a huge debate?
this thread is about holsters in the cabin... not your personal opinion on wether or not we should put it there.:violin:thats our damn right, stay the F**K out of it.:flipoff:
if you want to post your views on guns, then start your own thread. for now, this thread should stay on topic.
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