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AKFred1 Wrote: Dec 20, 2012 3:52 PM
Because after several shots you are no longer on target. Dan you evidently know nothing of firearms, so you stop while you're behind. You don't like guns nor will you ever like them, that is your choice. If someone breaks into your home you can always reason with them, or break into a song and dance. That should stop them.
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Dan_AZ Wrote: Dec 20, 2012 3:36 PM
Close range fully automatic is much deadlier. Who cares about accuracy when you're 3-4 feet away from your target?
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