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To: TERMINATTOR
Ok, since we are on the subject......

What is a good rifle to get for self defense during civic unrest?

(btw - been a member for a long time but I don't usually post. Cant remember logon name America"something". Is there a list of names? Probably not.)

23 posted on 09/29/2001 5:06:44 PM PDT by TheLooseThread
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To: TheLooseThread
Get a pump action 12 guage shotgun before you buy a rifle.

L

33 posted on 09/29/2001 5:58:15 PM PDT by Lurker
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To: TheLooseThread
There are lots of threads on FR about, what gun should I buy for........ Here's a home defense thread with links to other threads. Or....

"A well-regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed." - Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

Congress has provided (Article I - Section. 8, U.S. Constitution) the Militia with a means to arm themselves: CMP (Civilian Markmenship Program).

Luke 22:36 (KJV) --Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.

Got sword? (M1 Garand ==>CMP)

No mercy, no quarter!
May the jihadists burn in hell for eternity!
Help speed them on their way!

Bible quotes in favor of annihilating jihadists
We must be ever vigilant in protecting our inalienable rights as enumerated in the Constitution and BOR.
Molon Labe!

36 posted on 09/29/2001 6:09:47 PM PDT by TERMINATTOR
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To: TheLooseThread
So You Want To Buy A Gun

Enjoy.

L

37 posted on 09/29/2001 6:11:54 PM PDT by Lurker
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To: TheLooseThread
I think you should get a pre-ban FNFAL if you can find one.
46 posted on 09/29/2001 6:40:41 PM PDT by killerw
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To: TheLooseThread
There are several rifles that would fit this description. I would look into:

1) AK variant, like Ak-47 Bulgarian, etc. Built to take lots of punishment, and can utilize a 30 round magazine. Pretty cheap, really, tho I understand they are ALL going up up up. It looks pretty too :)



2) Some version of the AR-16, ie, semiauto of course. There are several that make fine examples in this line, Bushmaster, Colt, etc. Can also utilize a 30 round magazine. These are truly beautiful rifles but can be a bit more complicated than the old workhorse AK variants.

Use a .223 cartridge, the AK's usually use the 7.62 x 39mm round which is very inexpensive, about $90 for 1000 rounds, that's a lot of bang for the buck! Another rifle to consider would be the old M-1, or even the older SKS. Anyone of these rifles would serve you well in a situation you describe.

Always remember, safety first, and for goodness sakes PRACTICE!

63 posted on 09/29/2001 7:48:14 PM PDT by China Clipper
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To: TheLooseThread
"What is a good rifle to get for self defense during civic unrest? "

For a general purpose rifle, my vote would be for AR-15.

67 posted on 09/29/2001 7:55:43 PM PDT by Eugene Tackleberry
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AR15 :)
93 posted on 09/29/2001 10:42:08 PM PDT by Critter
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"What is a good rifle to get for self defense during civic unrest?"

Ruger Mini 14! Cheap, very reliable and tons of NATO ammo available

99 posted on 09/30/2001 5:34:44 PM PDT by Aztech
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