• Tempus Fugit
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    6 months ago

    I’m not a recent pro gun lefty. I grew up in a rural area with a gunsmith father. I’ve owned firearms in the past sorta kinda, but recently picked up an AR and 9mm.

    • @LoreSoong@startrek.website
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      56 months ago

      Nice, my grandpa is a gunsmith. I met alot of really nice people through his buisness. I guess that gave me a unique perspective on this debate. Being from north east USA not many people ive spoken to have aligned with me.

      Congrats on the purchases I was considering getting a 9mm for home defense in my new location. But ive also been considering less lethal devices since most violent encounters my family members (grandpa side) have had were de-escalated by simply brandishing their weapon. Also my SO is very anti-gun Id want something even shed feel safe to have around or in the worst possible case use.

      • Tempus Fugit
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        56 months ago

        You could always try a .22? Still fairly lethal, but a lot less intimidating. Air rifles are another option. You can do some damage with them too.

        • @LoreSoong@startrek.website
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          26 months ago

          I think anything that uses real amunition would probably freak her out if i showed up home with one. Air rifles are a good idea but they are slow to pressurize and the air cartridge ones dont seem to have the needed stopping power. Great suggestions tho im going to keep looking

          • @Im_old@lemmy.world
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            46 months ago

            What about a shotgun loaded with rocksalt? Non letal but everyone would stop whatever they’re doing as they’ll be writhing in pain on the floor

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              26 months ago

              Im liking this, but this would still require a long discussion with the lady. Ironically i used to shoot glass marbles from a paintball gun and the stopping power on those was amazing i peirced a aluminum sheet metal shed with those. I wish theyd sell something similar but it not be a war crime to hit someone with.