Ok...but since you seem to defensive nothing will reach your brain anyway...maybe other people find this interesting tho.

In 1999 guns killed 489 American children less than 15 years old. Of these gun-related deaths: 283 were homicides, 103 were suicides, 88 were unintentional and 15 were of undetermined intent.


In 1999 guns killed 3,385 American children and teenagers 19 years of age and younger. Of these gun-related deaths: 2,010 were homicides, 1,078 were suicides, 214 were unintentional, and 83 were of undetermined intent.


Of the 1,615 teenagers aged 15 to 19 who committed suicide in 1999, nearly two thirds (975 victims or 60 percent) killed themselves with guns.

In 1998 guns were the third leading cause of death among all children aged five to 14 years old behind accidents and cancer, and the second leading cause of death for teenagers aged 15 to 19.

Of the 2,113 teenagers aged 15 to 19 that were murdered in 1999, more than eight out of 10 (1,727 victims or 82 percent) were killed with guns.


A 1997 CDC study that compared gun-related death rates in 26 industrialized countries among children less than 15 years old found that the gun-related homicide rate among U.S. children was nearly 16 times higher than the rate among children in the other 25 industrialized countries combined; the gun-related suicide rate was nearly 11 times higher; and the unintentional gun-related death rate was nine times higher.


In 1998 guns were the third leading cause of death among all children aged five to 14 years old behind accidents and cancer, and the second leading cause of death for teenagers aged 15 to 19.


Federal law mandates that a person must be at least 18 years of age to purchase a rifle or shotgun and 21 years of age to buy a handgun from a holder of a Federal Firearms License.


A CDC survey of youth risk behavior revealed that in 1997 more than one in 20 high school males reported carrying a gun within the 30 days preceding the survey.


A National Institute of Justice study reported that one third of juvenile arrested said they had used a gun in committing a crime.


According to the FBI, between 1980 and 1997, 73 percent of male juvenile homicide offenders used a firearm.

what that tells me is that after you find a cure for cancer and take better care of kids (ie "accidents") you can come and i will hand you my guns

... this is plain stupid and you know it. for christ sake, next thing you tell me is that iraq would have been liberated by today if they had gun controll ??

??? wtf?

This is joke right?

Somebody tell me this guy is joking with his replies...

jesus christ let the guy buy his gun for christs sakes. see that's the beauty of this country. he can if he wants. no reason to get get all worked up about it. you don't like guns don't buy one.

p.s. I still say if you really want it for home security get a shotgun. see my post above for why

Man, i just said think twice before you buy one...but then fu-Q comes up with the most stupid replies of the day defending guns..i just cant believe the way he defends guns...its ridiculous.

He should act like an adult and explain that he handles a gun with care instead of that he starts talking about kids dying of cancer and shit....fucked up.

kinda, i find it somewhat amusing to fuck with you because you get so defensive over really stupid shit

... what a cheap way out, loser.

10.000's of people dying a year from what you see as a toy is NOT just stupid shit.

The way you talk about guns is exactly what makes me think that out of all people you certainly shoulnt be allowed to have one.

Its not a toy dude...its a deadly weapon...please read those stats above again...you are part of it...maybe not active but you are a potential, just like EVERY owner of a gun.

Oh and dont come up with the fact that kids are dying of cancer...i know you said that without thinking...lets forget it, just dont do it again.

Theres no other way out then as a loser or as an at least somewhat responsible adult explaining that he handles guns as an adult with care...this guy certainly isnt in the latter category.

50

For home defense, either a shotgun or as SleazyDream suggested, a hard hittin' staple gun :winkwink:

i dont think guns are toys. see above post about responsibility

i already own a few

again see post about not having a problem with responsible people owning them. and every thing has some risks

agreed forget it

I shot a .50 BMG over tg weekend, and a slew of other things (enfield, ak-47, mini-14, m14, 20gauge, 12 gauge,
a few .45s (glock and 1911), several
9mm, a walther .22 that was just stupid(good round, bad construction, felt kinky), a few other things)

If you've never shot a .50 before, I highly recommend you do. Its an experience. A .50 handgun just scares the hell out of me.


For home defense? a 9mm or .40 s&w with frangible ammo so it won't go through sheet rock, but will nicely pepper anyone coming through the door. Its a bit more expensive, but hey.

If you want to show off the size of your dick/gun, don't get one. you'll just end up killing yourself or someone you care about. If you want to protect yourself,
go take some shooting safety classes before you buy. Go to a range where you can rent a bunch of weapons, BEFORE you buy. (and don't buy a fucking Makararov, they're cheap as hell for a reason). Try before you buy! If you have small hands like me, a .45 is a bit too much. A 9mm? right on....

good luck, go find a range.

Correct,

if you must go with a pistol then a revolver, they are the most foolproof and jam resistant.

I hate guns myself, but I have a loaded shotgun and a multi-story house. The dogs wake me as the intruder climbs the staircase, and before he makes it to the 3rd floor the lights are on and he's looking into the barrel of a 12 gauge.

I will kill to protect members of my family, and I hate guns.