To start, I mention the M-16 since it is an American made weapon as opposed to the AK-47. The M-16 is a far superior weapon for mass destruction than the M-1. Actually I was thinking of the M-14 instead of the M-1 when I mentioned the M-1. It's been a long time since I thought of an M-14.
I distinctly said guns are made for killing both animals and human beings. But for whatever purpose, most guns were hardly invented to fire at an inanimate target. You own guns. My bet is that the primary purpose of most of the guns you own is to use to protect yourself in case of imminent danger. You may take them to a firing range to become more proficient in using them but that is not why you own them.
Originally Posted by SpeedRacerXXX
Since you ask so nicely, YES, my first two guns were what you'd call "cowboy" guns. A single action Ruger Blackhawk (.357 magnum) and a Marlin 336C (30-30). I did not buy them to shoot people or game. I bought them because they were a throw back to my western heritage. Neither of them has ever shot a person or an animal. A lot of cans, paper targets, evil rocks, and vegetable wildlife has met it's end to those two guns. Am I doing something wrong?
Should I be at the local mall? Or maybe a school? That's what it sounds like you're proposing that I need to do. By the way, the pistol came with a low tie down western holster and I came to be pretty preficient as a quick draw artist. Not as fast as when I was a kid but still pretty fast.
FYI, I carried an M-14 in the navy. Once again, a superior weapon to the M-16. I can hit things further out and with more power than the 5.56 mm.