
Originally Posted by
rob_s
I don't see how you, or anyone else, can say this.
Rob & Bob
That might be my fault. I thought Bob was saying learning irons was BS. I understand now he was saying you need to learn them but you do not need to learn them first. I agree with him. Having to teach my son was enlightening.
I think we all need to think about where people are coming from. For a long time I was convinced rails, vertical fore grips, lasers and optics were all toys. I bought my first rail for an A2 carbine because I wanted to mount a light.
I was taught to shoot a certain way and I brought that perspective and those prejudices along with me. Part of it was a cocky Boot Marine attitude. I belived all the hype. I shot expert with my M16 A2 and I had open sights a sling and training to explain it. Part of that attitude is a good thing. I was completely confident in my ability to fight with my weapon. I lived with it and felt naked w/o it. This is my rifle there are many like it but this one is mine.... all that good stuff.
If I grew up learning about weapons from my WWII Vet Dad and a Vietnam Vet I would I am sure have certain likes and dislikes because of it.
All of my long guns are locked in my safe and their switches are off. When I take them to work they are turned on and left on.
I have two Glock pistols to deal with bumps in the night at home. I have three small kids so I lock up most of my guns .
"Real men have always needed to know what time it is so they are at the airfield on time, pumping rounds into savages at the right time, etc. Being able to see such in the dark while light weights were comfy in bed without using a light required luminous material." -Originally Posted by ramairthree
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