(Part 2) Top products from r/Firearms
We found 44 product mentions on r/Firearms. We ranked the 506 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
21. Ka-Bar Tactical Spork (Spoon Fork Knife) Tool 9909
Sentiment score: -2
Number of reviews: 2
Introducing our new 2 in one multifunction Ka-Bar Tactical Spork perfect for various occasions like camping, hunting and fishing.Highly recommended sturdy polymer plastic material plastic spork is durable and long lasting making it effective and long lasting.One of the best feature of camping spork ...
22. Goplus Quick Access Dual Firearm Safety Device, Pistol Safe Hand Gun Cabinet, Wall Mounted Handgun Security Case with Electronic Lock
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
🔫【Solid Construction】This pistol cabinet is constructed with 3mm high density steel plates, which are solid enough to protect the items in the box.🔫【Reliable Locking Mechanism】the tamper and motion sensitive alert system and precise fittings that are virtually impossible to pry open wi...
23. Deadly Force: Understanding Your Right to Self Defense
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 2
Deadly Force Understanding Your Right to Self Defense
24. The Problem of Political Authority: An Examination of the Right to Coerce and the Duty to Obey
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 2
Palgrave MacMillan
25. Walker's Razor Slim Electronic Muff, Black
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
Razor" ultra-thin rubberized cupsTwo Omni directional microphonesProvides sound activated protection over 89 dB at 0.02 reaction timeNoise reduction rating of 23dB.Operates on 2 'AAA' batteries- Included
26. G.P.S. Handgunner Backpack Black GPS-1711BP
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 2
Inside high density foam storage cradle slides in and out of the lower compartmentThe foam cradle is designed to fully protectHolds 4 handguns in a vertical positionInside high density foam storage cradle slides in and out of the lower compartment
27. Streamlight 69210 TLR-1s LED Rail Mounted Flashlight with Strobe Function and Rail Locating Keys - 300 Lumens, Black
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 2
300 lumens with strobeLithium batteriesImpact resistantIPX7 rated design; waterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutesHighly accurate sight repeatability when remounting
28. Peltor Sport Tactical 500 Smart Electronic Hearing Protector with Bluetooth Technology, NRR 26 dB, Ideal for the Range, Shooting and Hunting, TAC500-OTH
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 2
NRR: 26 dB noise reduction ratingIDEAL FOR both indoor and outdoor shooters and huntersBLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY to stream music and make callsDYNAMIC SUPPRESSION TIME measures the energy in gunshot noise and automatically sets suppression time for reduced echoes and increased comfortCLEAR VOICE TRACKING...
29. Round Handguard Cap Mil-Spec A R Standard Retainer OE Replacement
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
Steel CapBlack Oxide Finish.750 DiameterMade in USA
30. Eva Dry Wireless Mini Dehumidifier. Top Moisture Absorber for Small Spaces. Rechargeable & Portable. Perfect for Bedrooms, Closets, Cars, RV & Gun Safes. Removes Humidity & Helps Prevent Mold Growth
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
EASY TO USE: This mini dehumidifier is spill and mess free. Just hang and go! Non-toxic, child and pet safe! Your small rooms will be dry and odor free. Works for areas up to 333 cubic feetMINI DEHUMIDIFIER GOES A LONG WAY: Super dry dehumidifier unit lasts 20-30 days before recharging the silica ...
31. UltraFire 7w 300lm Mini Cree Led Flashlight Torch Adjustable Focus Zoom Light Lamp
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
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32. Mako Universal Picatinny Rail Mount Fits Most Pistols
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
Original sights remain usableFacilitates prompt sight alignmentEasy to install, additional machining may be required for some modelsMade from 6061 t6 aluminumAccepts all sights designed to fit a standard Picatinny railOriginal sights remain usableFacilitates prompt sight alignmentEasy to install.Add...
33. A-ZOOM 15116 9mm Luger Precision Snap Cap 5 Pack
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
Teaches safe gun handling, thousands of dry fires without damageFunctions just like real ammo - without the noiseOffers versatility: training, storage, testing, practiceNine-millimeter Luger Snap CapsFunctions like real ammunitionIdeal for training, storage, testing, and practiceHard anodized alumin...
34. LaserLyte laser trainer 9mm cartridge built in SNAP CAP dry fire training the LASER BULLET is centered in the chamber RUBBER ORINGS great laser training your PISTOL no ammo needed
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
GUARANTEED: This product is covered by a 3-Year Limited Warranty. For questions or warranty contact us at [email protected] TIME and money train at home no need to go to the range all the time when you can be at home on your own indoor range NO NOISE traffic or expensive ammo to burn up j...
35. This Nonviolent Stuff'll Get You Killed: How Guns Made the Civil Rights Movement Possible
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 2
36. Plano Ammunition Field Box Ammo Storage Green
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 2
Plano Molding | Protecting your passion since 1952Plano's Element-Proof Field/Ammo box small is an ideal .30 caliber ammo boxField Box holds upto 8 boxes of .30 cal ammo with a water-resistant O-ring seal and brass-bailed latch | Keep water and dust out, and your prized possessions inThis field box ...
37. AR-15 Complete Assembly Guide
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 2
Guides the reader through every operation required to assemble an AR-15.
38. Bug-A-Salt 2.0 from Skell, Yellow
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 2
Non Toxic, Shoots Ordinary Table SaltOnly Shoots a Pinch of Salt, Accurate within Three Feet.No Batteries Required, Pop-up Sight IndicatorSold Directly from Manufacturer, Skell Inc.90-Day Warranty, Limited 1-Year Warranty Included with Proof of Purchase from Skell.
40. Back To School Crayon Tube Filled with Fruity Flavored Candy - 10 Crayons
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
🍬FUN Working Crayon candy is fun to use and eat the candy🍬MARINE Fun for all Marine eating crayons! 😊🍬10 Count - Blue Green Yellow Orange Red🍬REAL WORKING TIP IS NOT EDIBLE🍬CERTIFIED KOSHER by CRC
I got this first one basically to see what a $2.85 flashlight was like. I knew that it might not fit my needs, but it didn't cost much to find out. If I'm going to get 4 or 5 of them, then getting them at $2.85 a piece is way better than getting them at $20 a piece. In fact, I wouldn't get 4 or 5 at $20 a piece. I'd get one and then just stick with my incandescents as spares if that was my only choice. That said, I was surprised with its performance. I have no doubt that it is inferior to nicer lights, but we're talking about the difference between throwing the beam 75 or 100 yards for the cheap light as opposed to 200 yards or more for a nicer light. Neither is necessary for 99% of uses around the house. Battery life is probably better on the nicer lights too, but I recharge early and often anyway. It's kind of like my guns. I thought that I would try cheap and basic (okay, I don't do "cheap" on my guns, but I do basic), and then I'd only upgrade if there is a specific reason. So far I haven't run into much of a reason.
18650 batteries are cheap and popular, and as such the best lights seemed to run off of them. That's definitely the way to go if you are looking for sheer brightness or tons of options for a light, and will be what I get if I do get a nice one. It's also definitely the way to go if you are getting free batteries like me. Lights that run off of 14500 or a single AA battery are cool too though. At the same time that I got my cheap 18650 light, I also got a cheap SK68 clone (this style but a million different companies sell them). That's one of the few generic lights that actually gets recommended occasionally on /r/flashlight, but only when someone specifically asks for a dirt cheap light. That's cool because it can run off of a lithium ion battery or a AA battery if you want the option of running on alkalines. Of course, there are nicer non-generic lights that run off of the same battery combo.
Edit: Changed the Amazon link to what I believe is the exact one I bought instead of just a similar one.
I assume you mean home defense. I’m not familiar with CA laws but I suspect that getting a Concealed Carry permit is a rather difficult process.
So for home defense either caliber would be effective. But there are some things you may want to consider before buying. Assuming you are choosing between the two calibers you me mentioned.
The brand, size, cost of the gun is less important than your ability under stress to fire at your target and get a first round hit in a critical area.
Think about that statement carefully because it really matters. So your ability to build up your skill level, comfortability, muscle memory and situational awareness with your chosen firearm must be priority number one when preparing to defend yourself.
You build those skills through a lot of practice and discipline. Unless money is not a problem for you, you should plan on firing at hundreds of rounds per practice session at the range. The cost of ammo is a factor then, so thats one good reason to choose 9mm.
Now when getting to the type of gun. If it’s for home, meaning you are not carrying this thing on your belt every day, bigger with more the most rounds your state will allow in the magazine is better. A full size gun with roughly a 5” barrel would be a good start. Something like a CZ 75B is not a bad starter. It’s all steel which helps reduce the felt recoil. You cant go wrong with a Glock G17 either, but there are many more good sub $650 options.
If you can swing the extra $100 get a set of Tritium Night Sights.
Lastly if you are a new gun owner I recommend reading either or both of these great books about defending yourself.
Deadly Force: Understanding Your Right to Self Defense Ayoob Massad
And/or
The Law of Self Defense: The Indispensable Guide to the Armed Citizen
Good Luck during your journey
> I'm not sure what sort of things I may not be considering
-Get training/instruction. The most effective thing you can do is to take a marksmanship class at your local range, probably for 2-4 hours long. You can watch all the YouTube videos you want; it's not as effective as relevant feedback from an experienced instructor. Learn the fundamentals of pistol marksmanship and how perform dry-practice effectively. If time is available, tune your marksmanship fundamentals, and learn & practice malfunction clearance, reloads, drawing from a holster. Find a local NRA instructor, or ask at your local range. You need to ask at YOUR local range, or contact your LOCAL instructors (hint: if it is not on the website, e-mail/contact the people that teach NRA Basic Pistol).
-Listen to this Tom Givens interview to learn what skills should be prioritized for training for a CHL holder. Tom Givens has trained a couple ten-thousand CHL/CCW students over the years, and most of them have won their gun fights. Trends for success have been identified. (Implied: learn and practice those things that he recommends)
-Get legal instruction and instruction about what to do AFTER the gunfight. Your mandatory CCW training provides the minimal legally required instruction; you need more than that. Attend a MAG-40 or -20 course (Rules of Engagement for the Armed Citizen, by the Massad Ayoob Group), or a Law of Self-Defense seminar by Andrew Branca. Both instructors have content in book form (Deadly Force, LoSD), or even Kindle, but the books lack instructor/class interaction. [/shilling]
-Paul Lathrop shares the story of this defensive gun use, and the legal aftermath, in this podcast interview.
-Find and take advantage of opportunities for regular practice. Preferably under moderate pressure, where you engage a variety of targets, will be evaluated on both speed and accuracy, have the opportunity to fire from varied positions, and maybe perform reloads or malfunction clearances. Chances are good that you can find an IDPA, USPSA, or Steel Challenge match somewhere near to you (each of the national organization websites have a club locator). You don't need a lot of extra stuff to start shooting competitively.
> what sorts of other things I may need to purchase that I haven't mentioned.
Hmmm... I haven't said much about buying more stuff (hardware); most of that have been software upgrades. Strange. (;
I bought the Peltor sport tactical and I really like them. They are very comfortable for me and the sound amplification is really clear and much better than the howard light impacts. (Then again they are ~$80 more) They also have a 26 NRR as opposed to the 22 of the impacts. The bluetooth worked just find out of the box and was easy to setup.
Youtube is a vast resource for almost any gun these days.
Four basic rules of gun safety:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQrlDUIZ3f0
Basic range safety and ettiquette:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COvFyw-6Fqs
How to operate an AR15:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFFN_j3WD80
How to zero it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9oXGT55cV8
How to shoot it (like a boss):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ligUEAJH25E
How to maintain it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW4DQ5QlwrA
How it works:
P1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKKQcJnMEOo
P2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VntwFqcE4-g
Development history:
Early development and current ongoing modernization
https://www.full30.com/video/9b50f8a825ab510b4c227c7b32a76bc1
A2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fX5RoaYqQ04
Army approved camouflaging methods:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KE_Ly61h10w
Things you should consider if your going to involve yourself in gun ownership and the greater gun community:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGYf9AZlSyU
Literature (for your library of badassery):
Owners guide:
http://www.amazon.com/NEW-AR-15-Complete-Owners-Guide/dp/1888722193/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1419244413&sr=1-3&keywords=ar15
Builders guide:
http://www.amazon.com/AR-15-Complete-Assembly-Guide-Kuleck/dp/1888722126/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1419244598&sr=1-4&keywords=ar15
DOD technical manual (vintage repro) A1:
http://www.amazon.com/The-M16A1-Rifle-Preventive-Maintenance/dp/1616088648/ref=pd_sim_b_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1NXC05W604YBE436A34P
DOD technical manual A2/M4:
http://www.amazon.com/M16A2-Carbine-5-56mm-Technical-Manual/dp/1601700199/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1419244734&sr=1-3&keywords=m16+manual
Another manual:
http://www.amazon.com/M16-Weapon-Gordon-Rottman/dp/1849086907/ref=sr_1_31?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1419245604&sr=1-31&keywords=black+rifle
Collectors guide (early rifles):
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Rifle-Retrospective-Modern-Military/dp/0889351155/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1419245668&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=black+rifle+retrospective
Collectors guide (modernized rifles & carbines):
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Rifle-II-Into-Century/dp/0889353484/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1419245763&sr=1-5&keywords=black+rifle
Wiki page:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AR-15
If you decide to get into gun ownership taking a firearms safety course and getting what you need to participate in an Appleseed marksmanship clinic are good first steps into getting some hands on experience with firearms and the history of the 2nd amendment. Safety courses are held all over the place some googling will find you one in your area pretty easily they are usually fairly inexpensive. Appleseed clinics are scheduled events that are at predetermined ranges. https://www.appleseedinfo.org/ Beyond that if you choose to get an AR15 there are a lot of schools that host "Introductory Carbine Classes" designed around the AR15. They are good ways to get some hands on training but they usually require you to bring your own rifle, mags, some basic load bearing kit, and ammo. If you can afford to get into an entry level carbine class they are usually worth it. Watching youtube videos and reading some text on the stuff can be greatly useful but there is a limit to how much you can learn without getting hands on experience.
It's very common for new shooters to hit low-left. There is a wonderful drill you can do to detect and solve this problem very easily.
Get a pack of these:
http://www.amazon.com/A-ZOOM-15116-Hunting-And-Shooting-Equipment/dp/B0002IKANW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457829953&sr=8-1&keywords=9mm+snap+cap
Have a friend load a few at random in a magazine filled with live rounds. They will feed normally and you won't know it's there until you press the trigger and hear a click instead of a bang.
Chances are, when that happens, you'll see the gun dip slightly down and to the left. Now you know what's wrong and you know how to fix it.
With the snap cap still in place, dry fire a few times, being careful not to let the sights move at all. Once you think you've got it, cycle the action to eject the snap cap, and try again. While you are being careful you'll be striking closer to the center of the target. If you remain careful, the next snap cap will reward you by showing that your sights haven't moved.
It's not uncommon for skilled shooters to balance a nickel across the front sight, and dry fire the gun without the nickel falling off. When you can do that consistently you'll be shooting very well.
It's amazon so it should be fine: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06W56YRWJ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They came in today. They're badass. Even has bluetooth. I tested them out by random various loud noises with varying objects. Works great.
I run a G.P.S. Tactical Quad Plus 2 Pistol Case, and it was quite reasonable in price ($50). I bring 4-6 pistols in it (Walther Q5, CZ75 SP01, Glock 22, P30L and sometimes my 9mm Shieldn and P22) without them scratching each other. Holds them secure along with several hundred rounds of ammo, glasses, ear plugs, minor cleaning kit, etc. About the only thing it doesn't hold well is targets.
Additional Note: Few guys at my range run G.P.S. Handgunner Backpacks, they are pretty happy with them (they like being able to pull out all of the pistols on a tray and just set it on the shooting bench), but the bag itself is just too large for what I like to run.
You could check out something like a laser cartridge insert. It won't give you the added benefit of a double tap unless you have a true DA pistol, but you can safely use it around home.
I just use one of those rechargeable passive devices like this. Simple and seems to work just fine, I've been using it for 5 years and no rust on anything in my safe, which I keep in the basement only a few feet from my sump pump.
New and Improved Eva-dry E-333 Renewable Mini Dehumidifier https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Gn5sybK1M3RRG
You made me chuckle. Honestly, I think it would be cool if somebody made candy in the shape of crayons.
EDIT: Found some. https://www.amazon.com/School-Crayon-Filled-Fruity-Flavored/dp/B07T86BW26/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=crayon+candy&qid=1569368193&s=gateway&sr=8-5
I have a fantastic book for you! Unfortunately it only comes through an academic publisher, so the price is high... but it's an amazing read.
Are you talking about the Handguard cap? I don't know if this one is any different than what's on the 22 version of the M&P. I've read that many people will take them off their 22s anyways. It gives it a nice free float look.
I hate to give a generic answer.....but to be completely honest......I poked around this forum as well as /r/ar15 for advice & tutorials...coupled with buying The AR-15 Complete Assembly Guide of Amazon.
I'm a total amateur...and this was my first build...but it was very easy.
So you think getting a bottom rail to top rail adapter is better in that case?
Example of what I'm talking about
I've got Walkers Razor muffs with some Noisefighter gel cups. The gel cups make them SOOOOO much more comfortable
These ones are pretty nice. https://www.amazon.com/Walkers-Electronic-Protection-Amplification-Suppression/dp/B01AAH8CMA/ref=sr_1_1?fst=as%3Aoff&qid=1554129576&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_browse-bin%3A3451704011%2Cp_89%3AWalker%27s+Game+Ear&rnid=2528832011&s=sports-and-fitness&sr=1-1
I also have a couple pairs of Howard Leight's for guests. They are ok, but not as good as the above. https://www.amazon.com/Howard-Leight-Amplification-Electronic-R-01526/dp/B001T7QJ9O/ref=sr_1_1?fst=as%3Aoff&qid=1554129673&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_browse-bin%3A3451704011%2Cp_89%3AHoward+Leight&rnid=2528832011&s=sports-and-fitness&sr=1-1
Handgun safes aren't that expensive.
They are definitely cheaper than a trip to the ER.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002ACSNQE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0813124379/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/9562915719/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
this one so you know what will be used against you https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0226841510/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
From Mao Tse-tung
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0252068920/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
this one would be one of the better ones for HK https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0813124379/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0873649214/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1574885553/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
There are others, but these were handy from my collection.
If you are trusting your life to it, I would put a bit more than $4 in a light.
Would using something like this upside down work?
https://www.amazon.com/Mako-Universal-Picatinny-Mount-Pistols/dp/B004O6CDV0
I don't use a full laserlyte system.
I use this.
And combine it with this and this.
That way I'm using my real gun with its trigger break, etc.
Faaaaantastic for dry-fire practice.
Do that daily with nice slow, precise, control and it will absolutely perfect your live fire shooting.
But I wouldn't train with the system in the OP listing. I'm sure it's nice, but I'd rather use my own weapon.
If you're just worried about child-proofing, almost anything on Amazon will do. This is not electronic. I've got a similar one, and it works fine. But I've also got an electronic one (similar), and two years on the battery's going fine, and it's got a key backup.
I wouldn't buy it from CTD because they like to crank up their shipping prices, meaning you'll probably pay $30 to ship that thing. I found it at Opticsplanet and Amazon where it should be more reasonable.
Get aluminum snap caps and have a friend load them randomly in your magazine. Not worth going out seeking to intentionally blow up your gun or get a squib load just to practice clearance drills.
Dessicants saturate with water and become useless within a couple days so unless you plan on digging them out and drying them in the oven once or twice a week it's a waste of time. They are really only good if you buy them new, or dry out the crystals from ones you collect and then use them in small airtight containers like ammo boxes or vaccuum sealed packs.
Buy a couple of these and recharge them as needed. http://www.amazon.com/Eva-dry-Renewable-E-333-Wireless-Dehumidifer/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1416422512&sr=1-1
Don't need to use an oven to dry out, just plug in and wait.
http://www.amazon.com/Plano-Ammo-Can-Field-Box/dp/B004W3WC84
These are under four bucks at a local store in my area. I've got a shitload of them.
Has anyone else read this, or excerpts at least?
http://www.amazon.com/This-Nonviolent-Stuffll-Get-Killed/dp/0465033105
I remember reading Hunter Thompson's Hells Angels book and reading about armed blacks following cops around. When a black motorist got pulled over several armed (open carry) black men would get out and observe, as is their right.
Here is the mobile version of your link
It was actually a salt pistol. But I see how CNN might get confused because "a salt" and "assault" are easy to confuse.
https://www.amazon.com/Bug-A-Salt-2-0-Insect-Eradication-Gun/dp/B00STSZ77G
I have a bunch of these ammo boxes. They aren't sized for any known box of ammo that I have found, which makes getting the most out of your storage space, but they're cheap and easy to come by. Empty your loose brick into a couple zip-lock bags and pile them in the plastic box.
Gitmo, the secret prisons in Chicago, and Stop and Frisk, are all rights violations.
I do not support any rights violations by the Fed, State, or Local Governments.
You have a choice - you may stay ignorant.
OR - you can be come educated.
I advise reading the following:
Battle of Athens:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Athens_(1946)
TLDR: WWII Vets remove corrupt Mayor & Sheriff from office, after inaction from the Fed.
This Nonviolent Stuff'll Get You Killed:
http://www.amazon.com/This-Nonviolent-Stuffll-Get-Killed/dp/0465033105
TLDR: Visiting Martin Luther King Jr. at the peak of the Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott, journalist William Worthy almost sat on a loaded pistol. “Just for self defense,” King assured him. It was not the only weapon King kept for such a purpose; one of his advisors remembered the reverend’s Montgomery, Alabama home as “an arsenal.”
Like King, many ostensibly “nonviolent” civil rights activists embraced their constitutional right to selfprotection—yet this crucial dimension of the Afro-American freedom struggle has been long ignored by history.
A People's History of the United States
http://www.amazon.com/A-Peoples-History-United-States/dp/0060838655
TLDR: We have a 40 hour work week, weekends, the right to organize and join a Union. All purchased with bloodshed, and via the barrel of a gun.
Banning guns = Tyranny.
All forward social progress will cease if we give in to tyranny.
It's not a silly or irrelevant topic when the original topic is on reasons for gun confiscation. Though it did get a little bit into the weeds, it's actually a very serious moral question. I don't think it was handled well here, but the question is the well-known Problem of Political Authority from political philosophy.
At the admitted risk of misrepresenting it, I'll try to restate the problem here. The Problem of Political Authority is the problem where advocates for States and State-based coercion must account for how state agents may justifiably operate under a different "special moral status" from the rest of society. That is, how they may justifiably engage in actions which, for any non-state agent under identical circumstances, would normally be considered evil or illegitimate. The challenge of The Problem is to demonstrate how some individual or group of individuals have gained that "special moral status" we grant to a state to take such actions. If it cannot be demonstrated that there was any means to do so, or that any such means were employed, then it cannot be said that the "political authority" (morally exempt status) of a State is legitimate. If one cannot solve the Problem of Political Authority, then it must be assumed that no State agent has any justification to do things which any non-State agent may not likewise do.
Early approaches to this problem took religious forms. The ruler was either a god, or chosen by gods, and thereby derives legitimate political authority. We're familiar with the Divine Right of Kings most recently. Obviously nobody buys this anymore, so nations had to develop other theories. They next tried to justify the same exemption status under a succession of popular theories like the theory of Democracy ("legitimacy is gained through a voting system"), a few variations of the Social Contract theory ("the citizenry actually demonstrates legitimate consent through this or that means"), or Hobbesian consequentialism ("it's justified because without it we'll be in all-out war").
Now, to swing this all back around in context of /u/regularguyguns's original comment, I'll try to rephrase for him.
>> Most modern 'gun grabbers' want weapons taken away from people so they don't harm others with them.
> Nah. It's a deep-seated need to have control over others. "The children" is just a convenient excuse.
> Their big issue is that someone with a gun can say "no" when [an agent of the State attempts to commit a normally illegitimate act].
His point here was that those with an impulse to control others actually fear the mere possibility of not having control over someone (not being able to subject them to their acts of Political Authority). This itself does seem very relevant to the discussion of motivations and arguments for gun control, so I would say your first reply was mistaken:
> Not everyone on here is a conservative so tbh you're barking up the wrong tree with that irrelevance lol
It's not irrelevant, however poorly it may have been presented, and I doubt it's coming from a conservative position either. I will be surprised if a conservative made an anarchist's arguments. Political authority and its problems are very much relevant to the motivations for gun control.
Like this?
Soon to be banned in New York, New Jersey, and California!
My kids bought me an assault spork.
https://www.amazon.com/Ka-Bar-Tactical-Spork-Spoon-9909/dp/B01FYJ6ICK
G.P.S. Handgunner Backpack for $80. Have no complaints and it doubles as a shooting rest for long guns.
G.P.S. Handgunner Backpack, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A5C17GO/ref=cm_sw_r_api_TR4jyb6WEJQ2W
Cause they are sharper than the knives we are permitted to buy.
Also they come in tactical assault style https://www.amazon.com/Ka-Bar-Tactical-Spork-Spoon-9909/dp/B01FYJ6ICK
Can't be having that!
The Streamlight TLR-1 is the cheapest light I'd put on a weapon. Keep in mind, the TLR-1s are very durable and reliable, don't let their low price fool you into thinking that they're low quality lights.
Here it is for a hair over $100 from Amazon so you can take advantage of Prime shipping.
Another option to look at is the Insight M3.