Terror attack in Charleston

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Originally Posted by Hijiri [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

As a combat vet and FAST platoon member let me just say 'no thanks'.

People who think that they can shoot an armed attacker (talking small arms here) without hitting others,nobody or everybody doesn't understand some basic principles of today's currently sold rounds and what is actually envolved in hitting your target at the far end of your effective range.

Edit- ps don't ban me !1!1!!!

I disagree with you. I feel I'm pretty proficient with my guns, a glock .40 and S&W shield 9mm (my concealed), as I shoot quite often. Now I understand shooting at a moving target that may also be shooting back at me is quite different than shooting at a paper target, but I feel I have a better chance at surviving than if I had nothing at all. I live in an area where gun violence is very real, and I feel safer knowing my family and I have some form of protection, even if I'm not the best marksman in the world.