• 7U5K3N@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      2 months ago

      Get the Shotgun. stroll right out the front door ask him "can I help you? And pump the shotgun.

      That’ll fix any idiots attempt at trolling, or attempt at home invasion.

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        2 months ago

        It’s 2024, we can buy cheap semi-auto shotguns now that don’t require manually pumping to action the bolt.

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            2 months ago

            I know, and you can manually cycle a round by pulling the bolt back and releasing to get the same effect on a modern semi-auto action.

            You’re arguing it’s cooler to crank start your Ford Model T at the beginning of a drag race against other modern race cars nearby becuase it has legacy. That’s really fucking dumb. Buy a modern weapon.

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              It’s not nearly the same effect. Additionally, a pump action shotgun is not a Model T Ford. I can pop two clays at the skeet range with my pump, just as easily as I can with my over-under. I shot a Benelli auto a few weeks ago at the range and felt that my Mossberg pump was more accurate. That could just be due to my familiarity with it, but the point stands. A pump action shotgun is a fine weapon. Sure, it’s not as quick as a semi-auto in a combat situation, but I highly doubt that’s going to matter for 99.9% of legal gun owners.

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              It is cooler to crank start a model T though

              Like modern cars are ‘push this button to start’ that’s boring as fuck.

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    2 months ago

    I no longer live in a beautiful and isolated area. Not that I moved, but it’s not beautiful anymore and the isolation is clearly gone.

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      What a sad development. My best friend’s parents used to live miles outside of town. When we were teenagers we’d lay in the middle of the 2 lane road in front of their house and stargaze. Now they’re surrounded by track homes, the road is 6 lanes with non-stop traffic, and there’s a huge shopping complex across the street from their house. It’s been great for their property value, but not good at all for the lifestyle they chose.

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    2 months ago

    Grab my hunting knife. Hide it under coat. Call my dogs. Go meet that thing. Knife has to be hidden in case it turns out peaceful like i am. (peaceful is not harmless)

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    2 months ago

    That’s just the mascot from the local community college, it’s just getting some fresh air.

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    2 months ago

    That would really confusing since the only thing I can see from my kitchen window is my shop’s wall a couple meters away.