The Ukrainian authorities have begun to take back weapons from the civilian population of Dnepropetrovsk

Twitter ^ | 9 April 23 | Tatiana Vajrayana

[umbagi]

I never got to keep any of my government-issued weapons.

At one time, I had 3 .50 cal M2HBs, an M-60, either a Mark 19 40mm grenade launcher or a trigger/drop-fire 60mm mortar, a couple of LAWs, 3 M-16s, a CAR-15, a .45 auto, and assorted explosives, all on a 30 mph 31-foot plastic boat with 4 Rambos aboard (hey, I was the oldest at 21!). I’d love to have brought that, or even just my fourth of it, back to the world. I’d RULE the little lake behind my house!

[ansel12]

When trying to explain to civilians why the military spends time on marching, tight bunks, gig lines, and all the focus on attention to detail to their young recruits, I use examples like what you described of your work situation.

I point out that can’t really have the average untrained 19-year-olds with their scatterbrained minds living together with grenades, pistols, and antitank weapons in the room with them without everyone getting killed, and God knows when a few cases of beer are brought onboard.

The military has its reasons for all the work they do to bring some discipline and order to those young testosterone-drenched male minds.

[umbagi]

Very well said.

[AAABEST]

Excellent choices.

Unless I was selling them, I’d probably take the 240 though.

Ma Deuce is kool, especially for vehicles, but heavy and a pain to use - and barrel changes.

[ansel12]

I have a Ruger 10/22 I converted with an MG 42 kit, guys get a kick out of it.

[jmacusa]

Cool. I’m envious.