THREAD: I’m a US Marine which means I do have a little professional experience with guns. Feel free to criticize my position or disagree but please don’t question my military service or knowledge of guns. I served this Nation with my life and I only want the best for it. 1/
I understand people have strong views when it comes to guns. And that’s ok. But at some point we need to have real conversations without all the emotion. Americans are dying and just because it wasn’t you or me this time doesn’t mean it can’t be one of us next time around. 2/
I’ve traveled roughly 30 states in this country. I’m sure that’s more then the average American. I’ve seen the country up close. And I can see why a gun for self defense sometimes makes sense. So to be clear I’m not against the Second Amendment or you having access to a gun. 3/
I’m against civilians having access to the same type of war like weapon I did as a Marine. You’ll say, “that’s crazy.” But hear me out. The only real difference between my M16 I used as a Marine and AR-15 is my M16 fired nonstop while AR-15 requires you pull trigger each time. 4/
Now some will change the argument from self defense to 2A and forming militias to fight against a so called hostile government. OK. So explain, how do you expect to fight against all those stealth fighters, F-16’s, Drones, Tanks, etc. with your AR-15’s? Please keep it real. 5/
If it’s truly about self defense then why an AR-15 which can shoot across 5 football fields? Yes 500 yards or more in some cases. Essentially you could sit in the comfort of your home and shoot over .25 mile and the person on the other end wouldn’t even know what hit them. 6/
Now to some the AR-15’s long range firing capability may not mean much. But that’s just part of it. The AR-15’s power is meant to do some serious damage and killing (exactly like on the battlefield) — to destroy flesh and practically leave a irreparable large exit wound. 7/
Bottom line I don’t take issue with 2A or your ability to have a gun. So please don’t misconstrue my words. But a battlefield type weapon should remain on the battlefield. Not in the hands of everyday civilians. Why? 8/
Imagine someone having a hard day. Imagine someone suddenly losing their mind. Imagine if life just doesn’t matter to them anymore. Now imagine them pulling out their ‘legally owned’ AR-15 and going out on a shooting spree taking out countless innocent lives. Just imagine. 9/
Background checks, whether person should’ve had AR-15 or was mentally stable will not have mattered. But the type of weapon ie AR-15 will have.
Conclusion: No civilian should have access to a war like AR-15. It’s not just about everyone’s else’s safety but theirs as well. End/
Conclusion: No civilian should have access to a war like AR-15. It’s not just about everyone’s else’s safety but theirs as well. End/
