| hernycwo #561596 9 months ago |
What? |
| Anonymous #561602 9 months ago |
hahaha the guys at Comp-tac are bronies? no way |
| TenchiFreak5 #561609 9 months ago |
The Magic of Firearms. |
| ChiefRampancy #561634 9 months ago |
FUCK I LOVE SMARTIES |
| coffin_joe #561643 9 months ago |
there's bronies everyone bro, normally a pediatrician and an embalmer would not cross pats very often, but thanks to ponies I have a new pedo-doc bro. |
| Jackarunda #561646 9 months ago |
I do not recognize the pistol. I don't recognize it. What is it. |
| AdrianBrony #561647 9 months ago |
#561643
might wanna rephrase how you refer to the pediatrician... |
| Kiwi #561658 9 months ago |
#561646
SIG P229R |
| Mute_Justice #561660 9 months ago |
Wait, how did you order it in such a way that they sent you a drawing of AJ? |
| AdrianBrony #561668 9 months ago |
#561658
did someone say rails? |
| Kiwi #561670 9 months ago |
#561660
I like to abuse the special instructions box whenever it is available. I told them to draw their favorite pony on the box when I ordered the magazine pouches. |
| AdrianBrony #561671 9 months ago |
#561670
why am I not surprised that a gun retailer's favorite pony is Applejack? |
| Jackarunda #561679 9 months ago |
Whoever replaced "magazines" with "pistol_clips" in the tags deserves to be shot no less than 15 times in each limb with a .22 and then left to bleed out while lying in an open sewage line. |
| AdrianBrony #561683 9 months ago |
#561679
I was the one who changed it because I knew for a fact that it would make someone rage. |
| Schweppes #561687 9 months ago |
I thought they were called Rockets. |
| AdrianBrony #561694 9 months ago |
#561687
dang it now I really want some ginger ale thanks to your name. I remember when I was in Washington DC they had ginger ale EVERYWHERE. soda fountains, vending machines, checkout coolers... here in Iowa you're lucky if your store carries it in anything but those small mixer cans in the liquor section. |
| Jackarunda #561700 9 months ago |
I just got done cleaning five pistols; there's rem oil and flecks of soot everywhere, and my fingertips are in ribbons.
Someone else kill him please. He lives in Iowa. |
| Doctor_Whooves #561720 9 months ago |
What kinda stupid name for those candies is "Smarties". Jesus H. Christ, isn't Smarties already taken, anyway? Those are Rockets.
I'm not a gun person, myself. I wouldn't be able to think of anything to do with a handgun; and in fact I've never even seen one in person except in passing on the rare occasions I've passed a police officer while walking downtown. |
| Anonymous #561797 9 months ago |
^It's actually pretty interesting to hold one and check out how it works. I own 2 handguns (Beretta 92FS and Sig Sauer Mosquito), and it's just fascinating to check out all of the parts. |
| Beleynn #561819 9 months ago |
That's a Sig P220, right? |
| Kiwi #561832 9 months ago |
#561720
I carry concealed for self defense and shoot competitively in IDPA and IPSC. |
| Beleynn #561848 9 months ago |
Oops, I can read the thread... nevermind. |
| AdrianBrony #561859 9 months ago |
#561720
I carry a really small pocket pistol occasionally for defense, but not all the time. only if I feel like I'll be in a situation where I feel I'll be in more risk than just "bad neighborhood." as a result I've only carried it on my person two or three times. |
| Beleynn #561877 9 months ago |
@Adrian Like you, I only carry when I feel the need to (so basically 2 times ever), but I carry a fairly large gun - a P226 |
| Doctor_Whooves #561880 9 months ago |
It's not legal to carry around guns here, concealed or otherwise. I'm not entirely sure what the laws are on handgun possession, to be honest. But from a quick google, assuming the info is accurate, only handguns with a barrel 105mm or longer are legal to own (with the appropriate licenses/etc). Even then, I'm pretty sure all you can do is keep it at home, and transport it to and from gun clubs/shooting ranges/etc.
I'll be happy enough if I go the rest of my life without ever getting closer to one than I already have. |
| AdrianBrony #561890 9 months ago |
#561880
where is "here"? exactly? and really the only reason I have one to begin with is because I inherited it from my father. he had it because he was a bail bondsman for a while in the 70's. when a bond skipped trial, he would just pick the runner up himself rather than hire a bounty hunter. |
| AdrianBrony #561900 9 months ago |
Oh, for future reference, my gun is a .25 cal FIE Titan Targa.
Made in Italy, assembled in Florida. |
| Kiwi #561906 9 months ago |
#561859
I carry daily unless I'm traveling to a place where it is illegal. I like to think of it like a seat belt. I don't wear it because I'm expecting to get in a crash but, well... shit happens. I'd rather have and not need than need and not have. |
| Doctor_Whooves #561947 9 months ago |
Canada. Laws regarding handguns are somewhat complicated, last I checked. It's easier to just ignore the whole thing and not bother with the hassle. The only practical use for a handgun is self-defense, unless you're a collector (obviously I'm not) or simply interested in the intricacies of how they work. Since the laws here don't allow for that, and I doubt I'd be able to shoot another person if they did, it would be illogical for me to carry one around even if I were able. Toronto's not a very dangerous city, in general; I'm not too worried about having a gun-toting maniac pop out of an alley one day to confront me (in which case I'm sure he'd manage to shoot me before I could get to any kind of concealed gun, anyway). Only 60 murders in 2010, with a population of over 2.5 million; and I don't think every one of those was committed with a gun. |
| AdrianBrony #561949 9 months ago |
#561906
the way I see it, in most cases I would need it will be after it's too late for me to draw it. I mean, if a mugger already has his weapon pointed at me, he already has the drop on me. he's not gonna see me reaching for my holster and think "let's see where he's going with this." hell have shot me before I get the chance to even come close to aiming my weapon. I might as well not even have a gun in situations like that. |
| AdrianBrony #561966 9 months ago |
so basically, if drawing it makes it more likely to get killed than just giving the guy what he wants, then I'll just give the guy what he wants. and in most situations, I can see that being the situation. |
| Anonymous #561980 9 months ago |
@AdrianBrony;561671
Obviously, they have good taste in ponies. (Poor Applejack, no respect and ever the butt of conservative jokes.) |
| AdrianBrony #561982 9 months ago |
#561980
don't get me wrong, I think AJ is awesome, I was just saying. |
| Kiwi #561986 9 months ago |
#561949
Action is faster than reaction. Personally I would not carry a tiny .25ACP pocket gun for self defense, I prefer something large enough to hold comfortably carried in a proper holster on my belt. The smallest I would go is something like a Kahr PM9, often I go for much larger full or commander size guns though. When carrying large firearms I use a nice IWB holster with a very stiff, thick belt that spreads the weight all around my waist and keeps it in the exact same spot all the time for a fast, consistent draw. With the right belt and holster even skinny dudes like myself can conceal larger handguns effectively and comfortably. If you are serious about carrying for self defense I highly recommend taking defensive shooting classes. |
| Doctor_Whooves #561992 9 months ago |
I'm not sure why Applejack would be used for handgun stuff.
If anypony, my guess would be Rarity. She's kind of comparable to Bree on Desparate Housewives. Admittedly I haven't seen it for a number of years, but last I did she was fairly conservative and into the whole NRA and handgun collecting deal. |
| Kiwi #562025 9 months ago |
#561992
Rarity is actually my favorite pony. :) |
| AdrianBrony #562030 9 months ago |
#561986
that's only if they don't have a set plan of action for you to take, and will not tolerate deviation. I do have a proper holster, not dumb enough to carry a pocket pistol in my pocket. I guess it just boils down to what we see out own needs to be. I don't see a need to have a weapon on hand every time I go out, as most situations I might be justified in using it I feel like I would end up being best off not trying to use it. I feel the need to have something small and manageable. I don't want to have any more than I feel like I need. |
| Kiwi #562070 9 months ago |
#562030
Good to hear you are using a holster. One last thing I might add is that if nothing else, carrying will give you options you might otherwise not have. You can still always decide when it would be prudent not to draw. Your biggest self defense weapon is, after all, that mushy grey thing in your noggin. Brains are much more important than any firearm. Carrying costs you very little, especially if you are carrying a very small firearm. I just don't see any reason NOT to carry. More options are better than less. Finally, as always, practice is important. Hit the range often and you will become familiar with your abilities and limitations and improve on them. One of the most important things to take away from classes is the drills to practice at home/on your local range. |
| AdrianBrony #562102 9 months ago |
#562070
I understand your perspective, and yes, I do keep in practice, but I still feel better not carrying in most cases. I need to balance my ability to feel at ease in public with self defense. carrying a lethal firearm is... a pressure for me that I would rather not deal with unless I have to. That's not to say I can't handle the pressure, but then again I can also handle a burr in my sock on a daily basis but I'd rather not. I would rather carry a taser or stun gun on a regular basis. |
| Doctor_Whooves #562116 9 months ago |
^ If only we had genuinely non-lethal 'Star Trek' style stunning energy weapons (withouth their 'kill' settings, obviously, lol); I'd have no issues carrying around one of those, myself. Even tasers and the like can be lethal in some cases, so there's still that pressure, although I imagine it's much less than with a gun. |
| AdrianBrony #562125 9 months ago |
#562116
as far as I'm concerned, a taser's lethal factor is only in freak accident situations. I have no problem killing in self defense, I would just rather not. |
| Doctor_Whooves #562167 9 months ago |
It's happened a bit too often to be a "freak" occurance, but it's obviously much less lethal than a chunk of metal tearing its way through your gut, lol. It's still a pretty crude attempt at a non-lethal weapon; but I guess still better than the alternatives until there's something better.
Whether I'd kill someone in self defense depends on the situation. Most criminals aren't even willing to become murderers; they just want your money. So I dunno why I'd be in such a hurry. There'd have to be a pretty blatant risk to myself to really justify it. It's a legal pain-in-the-ass, too. |
| AdrianBrony #562192 9 months ago |
#562167
more than 99.7%of the time, no permanent injury will happen. as long as I'm not using it willy nilly, it'll be fine. even if it does kill someone after I use it for self defense, I will be confident enough that it was a fluke to where I won't feel guilty over it. |
| AdrianBrony #562198 9 months ago |
and there's no such thing as a non-lethal weapon. not ever. everything has even a slight chance to be lethal, either directly or indirectly. it's about finding the risk balance you are comfortable with. |
| Doctor_Whooves #562228 9 months ago |
Not yet. I never say never. But humans are pretty fragile; you might be right. :P
However, tasers and pepper spray are similarly prohibited in Canada. Unlike handguns, there are no licenses or permits that can make owning one legal, since I guess there's no other purpose to them but to be carried around on your person; and few people up here seem to be in favour of everyone carrying weapons around. |
| AdrianBrony #562255 9 months ago |
#562228
well, for the record, most taser related deaths are either the person using the taser intentionally shocking them for prolonged periods of time (most newer models only allow you to shock in bursts to prevent using them to be intentionally lethal) or of the person being shocked receiving an injury on his way to the ground. to be honest, I think having pepper spray banned is pretty overkill. I can see tasers banned, and by extension but less justified, stun gun prods, but pepperspray seems a bit overkill. I mean, unless they intend to ban any knife that has a pointed end and any stick heavier than 3 pounds and longer than 18 inches, there needs to be some options. |
| Atiarotias #562269 9 months ago |
whoa, so many comments. Interesting stuff |
| Jackarunda #562280 9 months ago |
I carry .380acp because .32acp I think is just a little too small (thus .25 is out of the question) and 9mm pistols are too big (I'm not a very large person so for me concealment options are limited). Also, Doctor_Whooves needs to be introduced to the world of firearms. They're marvelously useful and fascinating pieces of mechanical engineering.
Also, they're called Smarties. Says so on the frickin wrapper. Rockets are self-propelled projectiles. |
| Doctor_Whooves #562304 9 months ago |
Pepper spray might be overkill (and it is possible to get, particularly as a have a cousin in the military), however I've never really felt the need to carry such a thing. I've never feared for my own safety, and I've frequently walked home from a night out through Toronto's downtown in the 2-3am range. There are such things as bad neighbourhoods in the city, of course, and if I visited them at all (I never have) doing so at night wouldn't be my first choice. But in general, I've never felt the need to carry a defensive weapon around.
In a purely physical altercation (though I haven't been in a fight of any kind since grade school), I have pretty good odds of defending myself. In an armed altercation where somebody else has already got the drop on me, I just don't see what any kind of weapon could really do to help. When someone has a gun or knife held on you, fumbling around for your own weapon can potentially make the whole situation worse. Best thing to do is give them what they want, and hope you both walk away in one piece. I can afford to lose a bit of cash, or a watch. Thus far, though, I've never been in such a situation; nor do I know anyone who has. |
| Doctor_Whooves #562312 9 months ago |
These are Smarties: ![]() |
| Anonymous #562318 9 months ago |
Foreigner! |
| AdrianBrony #562320 9 months ago |
#562304
I'm not saying you need to carry, heck :I';m in the same boat as not feeling the need to carry anything at all. You're pretty much quoting my own stance from earlier in the post. I'm just saying not allowing anyone to carry at least pepper spray is... kind of overkill. I mean, like kiwi said, options and all. not everyone is in as safe a situation as you are, after all. |
| AdrianBrony #562326 9 months ago |
#562312
They're called smarties down here ![]() |
| Doctor_Whooves #562333 9 months ago |
@#562318: I come from the land of ponies; and here they're called Rockets. Do as the ponies do.
I dunno how they can get away with calling them Smarties, unless they're owned by the same people who own the other Smarties. Even then, why would they name two different types of candy the same thing? |
| AdrianBrony #562340 9 months ago |
#562333
if I udnerstand correctly, we have what you call smarties down here, but we call it "spree"
and yes they are awesome. I like both. |
| Doctor_Whooves #562349 9 months ago |
Weird. I guess I've only been down to the U.S. twice, though. Candy wasn't on the agenda either time, lol. |
| Jackarunda #562367 9 months ago |
The candy corporations like to fuck with our fragile perceptions |
| AdrianBrony #562372 9 months ago |
YAAAAAY! GUNS AND CANDY! |
| Doctor_Whooves #562382 9 months ago |
Wait, no. I looked it up. Smarties is a UK product, and only widely available in the United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, Germany and Greece. Smarties are only imported by specialists in the U.S. They're similar to M&Ms; those spree things look like they're sour or something judging by the "kick in the mouth" slogan. |
| AdrianBrony #562384 9 months ago |
#562382
oh... you're right. spree is chewy sour fruit candies with a hard shell. |
| Aurora_Moon #565673 9 months ago |
...smarties. UK product? huh? that cant be right. ive never left the US, and they've been around since i was a kid. ive never heard em called anything else either. and considering i started in washington, went down to oregon..then to alabama..and they've been called smarties in all three places, THIS IS MORE CONFUSING THAN TRYING TO IMAGINE HOW PINKIE'S BRAIN WORKS! |
| Lancer #575762 9 months ago |
On solo hikes in the mountains, I like to carry a handgun due to the very real possibility of cougar (the big cat type) attack. For the greatest power/weight ratio I carry a Ruger SP101 .357 Magnum with handloaded ammo at the top limit of capacity. At point-blank range it might discourage a bear. I haven't had to fire it in defense yet, but when lying encased in a mummy bag in a tent in the deep woods, I just sleep better knowing it's there. |