Things gun guys say about ARs that make you cringe

[MistWolf]

"I'm not going to war"

[Averageman]

"I'm not going to war"

I just finished a conversation that ended with that line.
Rather than a 6920 at a bargain price one of my co-workers wants to save 200 bucks and buy a Smith and Wesson.

[Firefly]

"I'm not going to war"

"Me neither" and then give em a dead ten thousand yard stare

[Doc Safari]

Not AR, but related in the same retarded way as the "not going to war" responses. I was at a gun show with a newbie Fudd one time and we happened upon a Barrett Fifty all decked out with the full accoutrements. He looked at it and said, "What would you hunt with THAT?"

I just glanced at him and said, "Semi's."

[jsbhike]

Not AR, but related in the same retarded way as the "not going to war" responses. I was at a gun show with a newbie Fudd one time and we happened upon a Barrett Fifty all decked out with the full accoutrements. He looked at it and said, "What would you hunt with THAT?"

I just glanced at him and said, "Semi's."

And if in to rifle hunting, would fail to see the irony in their statement while simultaneously using ever hotter magnum cartridges on deer.

[TomMcC]

"I'm not going to war"

You never know, a small war might just be around the corner.

[MistWolf]

You never know, a small war might just be around the corner.

Indeed.

What I find particularly irritating is people using "I'm not going to war" to justify buying an AR that might not run 100% because "It's only for fun". It's not fun trying to shoot an unreliable firearm. It's much more fun and interesting to shoot firearms that work the way they're supposed to.

[Achilles11B]

Similar to the various ‘going to war’ responses...

“Oh, these guys think they’re going to war!” -volunteer range safety when a friend and I uncased our painted rifles. One was an AR, so that counts.

[Firefly]

Similar to the various ‘going to war’ responses...

“Oh, these guys think they’re going to war!” -volunteer range safety when a friend and I uncased our painted rifles. One was an AR, so that counts.

I'm 'guilty' of saying that too, but here is my litmus:

-Painted rifle? Don't care, I have a painted rifle too.
-Beard? Must be nice. I once went a year without shaving and looked like a pubescent teenager and I am middle aged.
-Oakley Gascans? Meh, mebbe Oakley SI had a sale
-Camo pants? I wear a pair too I dont care what happens to

None of that will have me mockingly or derisively make the "going to war" bit.

HOWEVER

Doofuses with beards that look like a dead skunk's arse showing up to the range in PCs and brand new Crye multicam doing 3-5 second rushes, mag dunping, and doing head swivels while being douches?

Yeah....that might earn some shade. I'd definitely be packing up for the day

[Achilles11B]

I'm 'guilty' of saying that too, but here is my litmus:

-Painted rifle? Don't care, I have a painted rifle too.
-Beard? Must be nice. I once went a year without shaving and looked like a pubescent teenager and I am middle aged.
-Oakley Gascans? Meh, mebbe Oakley SI had a sale
-Camo pants? I wear a pair too I dont care what happens to

None of that will have me mockingly or derisively make the "going to war" bit.

HOWEVER

Doofuses with beards that look like a dead skunk's arse showing up to the range in PCs and brand new Crye multicam doing 3-5 second rushes, mag dunping, and doing head swivels while being douches?

Yeah....that might earn some shade. I'd definitely be packing up for the day

Agreed sir. There’s a definite difference between mall ninja and a friendly firearms enthusiast with a few cans of Krylon. But, there are still some who only believe in the religion of Walnut And Blued Steel, and they ruin it for everyone.