[Valpal1]

I’ve owned a dozen guns over the years, including a Bushmaster AR-15, and have fired scores more. I’ve put in countless hours at the range, in the woods, and at gun shows.

Yet he was unable to competently load his weapon. He's either a liar or an incompetent coward.

Possibly both.

[lentulusgracchus]

Yet he was unable to competently load his weapon. He's either a liar or an incompetent coward.

Funny, when I hear a loud noise at the back door (usu. the damn cats or a coon again), I never have any trouble getting to cocked-and-unlocked with my .380 ... what's his problem? Repeatedly racking his shotgun? -- what kind of numnutz does that?

[Mr. Silverback]

I think he is lying, but...

Consider the difference between loading the shells at the range, on a sunny day, having a good time with your buddies, no stress, no time limit, no enemy vs. having to do it in the dark, under stress, adrenaline flowing and a guy who might want to kill you lurking nearby.

That’s why people who get a weapon for home defense need to train for home defense, not just go to the range.