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How many guns are enough ? , one ,ten, one hundred ? . Maybe more ?.

400px-NeosteadI have known collectors that would say never enough guns , after all once bitten by the bug its hard to stop wanting more . But really, how many guns are nessesary ?. FRENCH 17TH CENTURY FLINTLOCK copybeautifully-engraved-browning-renaissance-hi-power-semi-automatic-pistol-with-gold-plated-triggerWhat are you going to use a gun for ? , defence , hunting , competition or something else?. galil3 aa-12islamreligion-of-peace Whatever the reason you choose to have firearms remember this , the gun laws are going to get tougher and because of the media there is a very good chance that public opinion will become more and more negative towards firearms . All you have to do is look at a newspaper or watch the news to know that the media has lots of source material to draw negativity from …… 07091…… Reality check !! , if you really want to know how many guns are enough, ask a soldier . Most likely the answer will be ,1 dependable sidearm ,1 good rifle and something for back-up ! .Smith and Wesson 500 magnum by cardman Because when the shit hits the fan anything else will be excess weight .

Gun-Zilla ! would like to remind you that its better to have it and not need it , than to need it and not have it .

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The good old .45 Automatic is the gun of choice , again for American military personel . Apparently the 9mm was not getting the job done to the satisfaction of the soldiers who have to depend on them for survival .

After a review gave careful consideration to the fact that since the big fat .45 slug came into existance , its stopping power has been legendary so it seemed like a no – brainer to go with something that was tried and true .

I may only be a simple monster with a shot-gun , but it seems to me that if you get it right the first time you should just stick with it .

 

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a semi-automatic sniper rifle/designated marksman rifle chambered in 7.62×54mmR and developed in the Soviet Union.
The Dragunov was designed as a squad support weapon, since according to Soviet and Soviet-derived military doctrines the long-range engagement ability was lost to ordinary troops when submachine guns and assault rifles (which are optimized for close-range and medium-range, rapid-fire combat) were adopted. For that reason it was originally named Dragunov’s Semi-automatic Rifle.

It was selected as the winner of a contest that included three competing designs – by Sergei Simonov, by Aleksandr Konstantinov and by Yevgeny Dragunov. Extensive field testing of the rifles conducted in a wide range of environmental conditions resulted in Dragunov’s proposal being accepted into service in 1963. An initial pre-production batch consisting of 200 rifles was assembled for evaluation purposes, and from 1964 serial production was carried out by Izhmash.

Since then, the Dragunov has become the standard squad support weapon of several countries, including those of the former Warsaw Pact. Licensed production of the rifle was established in China (Type 79 and Type 85) and Iran (as a direct copy of the Chinese Type 79).

The Dragunov is an original rifle design for several reasons. First, it was not meant for highly trained and specialized sniper teams, but rather for designated marksmen, spread in every basic infantry unit. In every platoon of Warsaw Pact troops, there was at least one Dragunov rifle marksman. In the German Democratic Republic arsenals alone, there were almost 2,000 Dragunov rifles, while in many Western armies there was not even a single sniper rifle except in special forces units (as example, in the Italian Army until the 1990s), but in Warsaw Pact troop formations, the Dragunov marksmen were widespread among the regular units. To fulfill this role the rifle is relatively light for a sniper rifle but well balanced, making it easier to use in a dynamic battle. It also is a semi-automatic rifle, a rare feature for accuracy oriented rifles in the 1960s (except for customized ordnance, like M1 Garands), to allow rapid fire and quicker engagement of multiple targets. In order to fire effective API ammunition, its accuracy potential was slightly downgraded by shortening the twist rate, another uncommon priority for a pure sniper rifle. Its precision is good but not exceptional, also because it has a relatively light barrel profile. Like an assault rifle, the rifle has mounts on the barrel to fix a bayonet. The standard AKM bayonet can even be used to cut barbed wire. Lastly, the rifle was meant to be a relatively cheap mass produced firearm.

These features and unusual characteristics were driven by the tactical use doctrine of Dragunov armed marksman which was; from (just behind) the first line targeting high value targets of opportunity and providing special long-distance disrupting and suppressive fire on the battlefield, even with sudden close encounters with enemy troops in mind. A relatively small number of marksmen could assist conventional troops by combating or harassing valuable targets and assets such as: enemy key personnel like officers, non-commissioned officers and radio operators, exposed tank commanders, designated marksmen and snipers, machinegun teams, anti-tank warfare teams, etc.

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On Saturday in Aleppo Syria , the country’s largest city and former business capital
where Syrian rebels are fighting Government forces. A civilian was shot in the stomach
by a Syrian Sniper, the civilian who was walking near the front line and trying his best
to avoid confrontation, when he was struck by the Snipers bullet. At present it is unclear
if he survived the shooting.
Considering the fact that the Government Forces have distinct uniforms i have to wonder
what kind of idiots the Syrians are employing as Snipers , seeing as how all Sniper rifles have
scopes how is it that he failed to make the distinction between a Military uniform and common
street attire ?.
The civilian who carried no weapon and posed no threat was shot anyway, was the idiot Sniper
bored or just had a bad case of itchy trigger finger ?.

To the Syrians i will say this : train your personel and make sure they have an I.Q. higher than a grape ! .
To the civilians i will say this : learn to seek cover and do not venture out in the open .