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I don't know how to respond to this thread without hurting peoples feelings, but always feel honesty is the best policy. Take it how you guys want. I'll start out by agreeing with the above post that says we shouldn't paint every AR15 owner as a "mall ninja". However, from what I've seen from much of the AR crowd around here is most of them are on welfare and doing meth. These types of "shooters" leave garbage in our national forests and have no respect for anything or anyone. This is not all AR15 owners, but quite a few I've came into contact with out in the woods at my favorite shooting spots. I've actually told people they need to pick up their garbage when they are done, "I'm tired of seeing this place getting messed up"!! People usually don't argue with me, and there is a time to put your foot down. There's a new generation of shooter out there and their primary weapon of choice out there is, yeah you guessed it, the AR15. They leave their brass lay all around everywhere, which in the end someone will come along and pick it up, but it's still being an irresponsible gun owner and not a very good steward of the land. OP, I wouldn't get so offended by those of us that like and appreciate fine old weapons either. By pointing your finger at us, its like you are pointing those types out and doing exactly what you don't like about people ridiculing your precious AR. Do I have AR's, yes, do I get offended if someone says a lot of them are "mall ninja's" or combat comando wannabees? NO. Not one bit. We are gun owners, whether we own glocks, 3rd gen smiths, 1911's, Pre 64 winchester model 70's or AR15's. If we are like minded and respect others and the land, I have absolutely no problem with you...
Not really. But I find it so funny that some people think only "true gun enthusiasts" MUST like 1903's or M1's or muzzle loaders or flint locks. Like it's a "cool kid" club and any Glock or AR owner need not apply.
I happen to like ALL guns, except Hi-Points and Kel-Tecs. That's pretty much common sense there. But just because I like black rifles and modular weapon systems doesn't mean I'm a "mall ninja" or a wannabe. It just means I like what I like. So to those that rant and rave about how AR's are only owned by posers or Glocks are just tupperware garbage, please consider that these are all just firearms and the owners of them are on the same side as you. We can also send more lead downrange faster and reload easier, generally speaking.
Don't hate the player, hate the game.
@Kruel J I know exactly where you are coming from and, as you know, left this site for quite some time because of it. People want to grow stagnant, far out, I don't need to watch. And for the record, I'm no spring chicken, have had many wood and steel guns, actually they are mostly what I'd buy today, but that's also because I made a point to have all the ARs, AKs and Glocks I'll ever need.
View attachment 547752 The aspect of the "mall ninja" type that I don't like is the posturing. Instead of actually earning the status of a soldier or marine, with all of the sacrifice and hardship that entails, or even more, serving in combat, the mall ninja type, as I define the group, plays dress up and pretends to be combat qualified. There is also a narcissistic "look at me" aspect to it that turns me off. Not simply wearing TA-50 at the range for utility (handy mag pouches) or owning an AR, but trying to show off or pretend to be something they aren't. That's the part that turns me off. I own an AR, but don't play tactical dress up with a helmet and level IV plates. One of the benefits of getting out of the military was the ability to wear a soft cap to the range instead of a Kevlar, I don't need to voluntarily wear one.
I have friends who are still in, who are overseas right now in active combat. Some have recovered from OEF gunshot wounds and are back in the fight after overcoming great adversity. Seeing adults post pictures of themselves pretending to be soldiers is an affront to those who joined the military and honestly possess those skills and fortitude.
One suggestion for those of us who own older but still appreciated firearms is to give them preventive maintenance. A thorough cleaning, inspection for worn parts, cracks, weak springs, and the like. I don't have much experience maintaining or issue spotting on 1911's, so I am taking Cerebus' 1911 class in March.
Every able body man is a soldier in homeland defense foreign and domestic . It's wise and recommended to have gear and train in it as much as possible to be proficient for the day that hopefully never comes . Motorcycle racers don't criticize normal people for wearing a helmet, it's a dooms day provision and if you need it's nice to know how to use it , hope you never need it .I resemble this remark.
Some of your critisms are on point. Some of it is Ken Barbie doll for men. However the gear is useful, and I do my best to train hard in it. Am I a soldier, or as tough as those that have served in active combat? Nope, and wouldn't pretend to be(I hope, maybe in times past I have Gotten too cocky). I am a citizen though, and I believe it is my duty to be prepared to serve in a militia type capacity, as well as being a everyday EDC CCwer.
All that being said, basic army training is fairly poor from what I have been told, so the reserse is also a true. A shooter is a shooter, regardless of past experiences.
Also, I only wear gear when in a class or innawoods, not to sit at a bench....