I'm sure she's just a very violent person. Surely, nothing could have prevented this tragedy.Harris County Sherriff Ed Gonzales told the news site the weapon was kept unsecured at home.
"The female indicates that she retrieved that weapon to take pictures, and in the course of taking pictures the gun went off and struck the child," he added.
"Very tragic situation, we see this quite a bit."
I'm strongly considering stocking up on some ammo. I would only be buying ammo for my .22lr and shotguns. I don't really have much for shotgun shells so I could use some stock any way. It would be hunting purposes but know that I could use them for defense if absolutely needed. I'm not going to be buying an AR-15 or anything like that.guns and ammo are being bought like crazy right now
I'm wondering if any left leaning, previously anti-gun people are changing their minds and seeing a need for self defense ?
I am not planning on shooting the corona virus.guns and ammo are being bought like crazy right now
I'm wondering if any left leaning, previously anti-gun people are changing their minds and seeing a need for self defense ?
I went to my local farm supply store yesterday and bought some ammo for my .22 and shotguns. There was one person at the counter in the process of buying a gun and another group of guys looking at ammo and possibly a gun as well. I overheard them talking to the working about everything going on and she said it's been crazy. Guns and ammo sales went up drastically.Stealthycat said:I am shocked at all the AR15 and AK47 "out of stock" ammo and guns online
I bet there are 10 million new gun owners today than there were 3 weeks ago !
nobody else is eitherbagger said:I am not planning on shooting the corona virus.
yes - and that was my questions / thoughts ... I wonder how many new gun owners have been produced because of this? How many people who thought weeks ago that guns were no use now realize just how quickly a situation turns and how valuable they really are for self defense scenarios?I overheard them talking to the working about everything going on and she said it's been crazy. Guns and ammo sales went up drastically.
Probably a good amount. Those would be people who were always on the fence. The people who have always been strongly against guns are still not going to buy any guns... yet.nobody else is either
yes - and that was my questions / thoughts ... I wonder how many new gun owners have been produced because of this? How many people who thought weeks ago that guns were no use now realize just how quickly a situation turns and how valuable they really are for self defense scenarios?
if they do they'll not tell anyoneThe people who have always been strongly against guns are still not going to buy any guns... yet.
I still don't have an AR-15 or any high powered rifle and don't plan on getting one. I'll just stick with my .22 and shotguns for now. I have them more for shooting animals, self defense is secondary.if they do they'll not tell anyone
Well, if my anecdotal facebook feed is any indication, it's my gun-loving friends that are openly buying more weapon and ammo - and then posting memes about how they'll shoot anybody who tries to loot their homes and how they'll win if a real-life Purge breaks out.I went to my local farm supply store yesterday and bought some ammo for my .22 and shotguns. There was one person at the counter in the process of buying a gun and another group of guys looking at ammo and possibly a gun as well. I overheard them talking to the working about everything going on and she said it's been crazy. Guns and ammo sales went up drastically.
This is accurate. The majority is going to be from people who already own guns. You're anecdotal experience is the same as mine, my Facebook feed is exactly the same and I am friends with a lot of outdoorsmen.Well, if my anecdotal facebook feed is any indication, it's my gun-loving friends that are openly buying more weapon and ammo - and then posting memes about how they'll shoot anybody who tries to loot their homes and how they'll win if a real-life Purge breaks out.
And, again anecdotally, I'm a guy who thinks owning a gun is -EV (in other words I'm not philosophically opposed to guns and don't want them banned - I just think it's a poor decision to own one) and it hasn't occurred to me at all to change my mind on that.
So, my presumption (which admittedly isn't based on real reliable data) is that it's mostly prior gun-owners buying up all the guns and ammo.
Not true is all cases..my BIL who is a anti gun chemical engineer just got his CCW and also bought a hunting rifle. Of course he did not tell me or anyone but my SIL told us.Probably a good amount. Those would be people who were always on the fence. The people who have always been strongly against guns are still not going to buy any guns... yet.
There are always going to be exceptions.Not true is all cases..my BIL who is a anti gun chemical engineer just got his CCW and also bought a hunting rifle. Of course he did not tell me or anyone but my SIL told us.
I texted him a few days ago and said 'Hey Jeff..I heard you joined the NRA" The guy has zero sense of humor and just said "Did not join NRA, just want some protection if needed"
They have a place in Florida they drive to a couple time a year and my SIL said he wants to carry on the long trips my themselves just in case. What concerns me about people like him is that he could be disarmed in 5 seconds.
The one I've been seeing lately is the Office meme with Jim smiling through the blinds and the caption is "Gun Owners watching non gun owners stockpile apocalypse supplies for them." Kinda sounds like they're the ones planning to do the looting. Funny stuff right there.Well, if my anecdotal facebook feed is any indication, it's my gun-loving friends that are openly buying more weapon and ammo - and then posting memes about how they'll shoot anybody who tries to loot their homes and how they'll win if a real-life Purge breaks out.
I have to admit, some of my friends seem to want some sort of confrontation or violent civil unrest (so, I presume, they can tell people like me that I was wrong).The one I've been seeing lately is the Office meme with Jim smiling through the blinds and the caption is "Gun Owners watching non gun owners stockpile apocalypse supplies for them." Kinda sounds like they're the ones planning to do the looting. Funny stuff right there.
Of course, but my BIL has never hunted or shot a gun in his life until he had to take the testing. He is the kind of guy an intruder would take the gun away from.There are always going to be exceptions.
Some people want to live out the Walking Dead scenario. There's a major appeal to it for some.I have to admit, some of my friends seem to want some sort of confrontation or violent civil unrest (so, I presume, they can tell people like me that I was wrong).
Everyone has to start somewhere with a gun. He just waited till now.Of course, but my BIL has never hunted or shot a gun in his life until he had to take the testing. He is the kind of guy an intruder would take the gun away from.
He may still be. A rifle seems like a poor choice for self defense, particularly on the roadOf course, but my BIL has never hunted or shot a gun in his life until he had to take the testing. He is the kind of guy an intruder would take the gun away from.
No he bought a pistol and rifle.He may still be. A rifle seems like a poor choice for self defense, particularly on the road
Yes. The rifle is still a poor choiceNo he bought a pistol and rifle.
I think a sawed off shotgun would be his best option.Yes. The rifle is still a poor choice
It's been discussed a bit in the previous 400+ pagesI think a sawed off shotgun would be his best option.
A rifle is still a very handy gun to have. Works great for hunting and can be used for long range defense.Yes. The rifle is still a poor choice
Let's not open that discussion againA rifle is still a very handy gun to have. Works great for hunting and can be used for long range defense.
I have read reports on Reddit of folks selling guns on consignment at gun shops for a pretty good premium, like $700 for a Glock 19. Might be worth looking into if you are serious.Are gun prices going up? I got a few to sell.
Hi KC.Unbridled Freedom. I've been saying it for some time now. We are seeing it again with a new killer.
It's what keeps us from protecting ourselves, from ourselves. We are seeing it again with the Covid 19 pandemic. People believe they have the right to be free. To move around freely. To assemble freely. And to own guns.
Taking away a defined freedom from Americans is not an easy process. And not one that is accepted or complied with by the entire population uniformly. I see people going to stores, restaurants, beaches, etc. They lack regard to the well being of others, similar to those that choose to own a gun. People are free to choose what's best for themselves over what's best for others.
I wonder how many posters here (that chastise gun owners) are not social distancing or self isolating.
Hi BST,Hi KC.
Hope all is well, especially in these times, you haven't been round much.
BST got some forced utopia vacay time currently. For pressing a like/sad/thinking/laughing/love/thanks button, not even a reply, to a post apparently.Hi BST,
I'm well, although a little bored. I've only been out twice in the past 3 weeks. (once to the bank, and once to my MIL's empty rental house). Hope you are doing well also. I'll pop in from time to time to browse the threads, but I've found other places to share my opinions without all the faux utopia censorship.
Wait what? Really? Someone actually got suspended for a like?BST got some forced utopia vacay time currently. For pressing a like/sad/thinking/laughing/love/thanks button, not even a reply, to a post apparently.
There was a certain poster the laughing responded to just about anything that didn't downplay the coronavirus. It was pointed out to the moderators. BST may have been swept up in the fallout, that would be my guessWait what? Really? Someone actually got suspended for a like?
Wow...i mean if there os a fallout for laughing they missed a few. Seems bad of we are getting moderated for the like feature.There was a certain poster the laughing responded to just about anything that didn't downplay the coronavirus. It was pointed out to the moderators. BST may have been swept up in the fallout, that would be my guess
BST got some forced utopia vacay time currently. For pressing a like/sad/thinking/laughing/love/thanks button, not even a reply, to a post apparently.
Wasnt for a post apparently.jonessed said:He walks a fine line with a lot of his posts.
Just curious as someone who has never even touched a gun, what do you consider a stockpile of ammo? If you own a basic handgun, how much ammo do you think is good amount to have to ensure you can defend yourself?I guess we are seeing why some people stockpile ammo. With some stores being deemed non essential, gun owners are finding it difficult to buy any ammo. Much less stockpile it.
The 2nd Amendment is going to get a boost once we get past this pandemic.
Three months ago, I would have said that 300 rounds per gun was an acceptable amount. Today, I think that number is much, much higher. perhaps 1000 rounds per gun. That also would depend on the gun. A single shot or revolver would go through less rounds. Where a semi automatic would go through more. The same way Vietnam soldiers fired more rounds than WWI soldiers.Just curious as someone who has never even touched a gun, what do you consider a stockpile of ammo? If you own a basic handgun, how much ammo do you think is good amount to have to ensure you can defend yourself?
I shoot quite a bit so it may skew what is typical, but I re -order ammo when I get down to 1,000 rounds of 5.56, 9mm, or 45acp and at 2,000 of 22lr. These are what I shoot most of. I probably have 200-300 for my various hunting rifles on hand at any time as well. I don't consider this stockpiling though. If I was stockpiling it would be around 10K rounds of the common stuff and 50K of 22lr. It just doesn't take much space to store that much ammo and for the last couple years it has been ridiculously cheep to buy.Just curious as someone who has never even touched a gun, what do you consider a stockpile of ammo? If you own a basic handgun, how much ammo do you think is good amount to have to ensure you can defend yourself?
I wouldn't consider that stockpiling since you are using them. I was just thinking more for the person who has the gun for protection but doesn't regularly go to a range.I shoot quite a bit so it may skew what is typical, but I re -order ammo when I get down to 1,000 rounds of 5.56, 9mm, or 45acp and at 2,000 of 22lr. These are what I shoot most of. I probably have 200-300 for my various hunting rifles on hand at any time as well. I don't consider this stockpiling though. If I was stockpiling it would be around 10K rounds of the common stuff and 50K of 22lr. It just doesn't take much space to store that much ammo and for the last couple years it has been ridiculously cheep to buy.
Sorry, I missed the last part of your question. I think a box or two of ammo would typically be enough to have on hand for everyday carry and/or home defense. Under normal conditions you can get practice ammo at the range when you go.If you own a basic handgun, how much ammo do you think is good amount to have to ensure you can defend yourself?
100% agreeThe 2nd Amendment is going to get a boost once we get past this pandemic.
Why?100% agree
that said ... I'm very surprised there hasn't been rioting in big cities and massive spikes in crime ... and it could still come
shortages of food / TP etc ... in the inner cities I'd think even a 5% dip in unemployment would be huge but ... so far, I'm wrong and people are not doing itWhy?