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Why I own firearms
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The reason why I own several firearms is mainly for the collection value. I own two World War II era rifles that I take out every now and then for target shooting. I don't go hunting, not for any particular reason other then that I don't have the need to at this moment. I also own a shotgun and a berreta M9 pistol. Not for home defense or anything but the fact then I like going to firearms range here in town to shoot at targets and have a good time with friends.
When I was in highschool, my school had a rifle range inside the school for Olympic style target shooting, then I joined the Marine Corps and used a dozen other firearms, all the long taught strict firearm saftey rules which are incredibally important to firearm owners, or atleast should be.
I never "flash" my firearms around, I never play with them because they're not toys. They are tools, they serve a purpose, both good and bad, but they serve a purpose. I grew up in Alaska were to be honest, firearms are tools, they litterly do put food on the table for many of the people who live there.
I would never want to give up my firearms, they are mine, I am responsible with them, and I would love to have a larger collection of historical firearms.
When I was in highschool, my school had a rifle range inside the school for Olympic style target shooting, then I joined the Marine Corps and used a dozen other firearms, all the long taught strict firearm saftey rules which are incredibally important to firearm owners, or atleast should be.
I never "flash" my firearms around, I never play with them because they're not toys. They are tools, they serve a purpose, both good and bad, but they serve a purpose. I grew up in Alaska were to be honest, firearms are tools, they litterly do put food on the table for many of the people who live there.
I would never want to give up my firearms, they are mine, I am responsible with them, and I would love to have a larger collection of historical firearms.
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