The objective of this paper is to discuss the article: Gunsmithing AR-7 Rifles; American Gunsmith, By Gary Yee. I will cover my thoughts on this article, and briefly go over it. I believe there was a good amount of useful knowledge written in this article. I personally don’t like AR-7 rifles all that much, but knowing that a growing number of people are getting into the “survival” scene…I suppose it’s a good platform to get familiarized with. Mr. yee opened this article by telling us that “AR-7 rifle was intended for but never adopted by the United States Air Force as a survival rifle. It is a compact, semi-automatic blowback-operated .22 LR. It is unique among take-down .22s in that both the action and barrel may be stowed inside the stock.
Fig.1 Seventeen .223 Remington cases and the bullet impact sights on the Sherriff’s County Vehicle.
Some errors that could arise from this type of source include biases and limited points of views that lead to misinformation. However, using secondary sources does not detract from Chase’s ability to construct a general theory about firearms development, because a general theory does not require absolute accuracy. Chase also uses many paintings to show military formations in past societies and what weapons they possessed. The conclusions he makes are rational and the inclusion of the paintings provides visually engaging primary sources that further justify Chase’s thesis. Using more primary sources would strengthen the credibility of his descriptions of firearms development in the world, but his construction of a rational theory based on known facts is enough to give this work acceptable credibility.
A popular weapon used by both sides was the rifle. Rifles were invented before the Civil War and were greatly used in the War of 1812. However, more types were built and a larger amount was used during the Civil War. Rifles added a spin to bullets for a greater accuracy at longer ranges. Using this weapon, soldiers could fire 400 yards away, as opposed to the average 80 yards (Robertson 50). Rifles were the fastest and hardest weapon of the time. Rifles allowed their bullets to be shot harder and faster towards its target. New inventions, used by the Union more than the Confederate, included Parrott rifles. They were composed of iron. Robert Parker Parrott, an American soldier and inventor, created these weapons, hence the name Parrott rifles. Despite its name, the Parrott rifle was actually a cannon. Its size ranged from 10 to 300 pounders. It was not favored by most because it was considered unsafe (“Civil War Artillery”). Because of its bulkiness and heaviness, it seldom led soldiers to inaccuratel...
Specific Purpose: To persuade the audience that any attempt by the government to control guns should not be supported
1. Ground-Based Interceptors (GBI): The purpose of the GBI is to destroy the incoming nuclear weapon. The interceptor is a multistage rocket, which is launched after receiving a firing solution from the command and control system. After exiting the atmosphere, the Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle (EKV) is released. This is the actual equipment that is to intercept the incoming warhead and destroy it by colliding with it. The EKV has on-board thrusters that enable it to change course if required to intercept the warhead.
Americans today tend to believe that guns are dangerous and they should not be in the place of anyone’s hands. There is much debate over who should have one and who should not. What is not commonly conversed is how to properly use one. David Shipley, the author of the article The Rare ‘Good Guy with a Gun’, acknowledges this understated issue. Being a “good guy with a gun” is not enough to stop a bad guy with a gun. You do not only need a gun but also experience, knowledge, and adequacy.
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...cts with his life." Indeed this paper does not advocate the complete removal of all firearms, only the selective restriction of certain extra-powerful models. American citizens should be allowed to hunt and protect themselves from wild animals or intruders. Simple bolt-action rifles and/or black powder models are arguably sufficient for these ends. Our children deserve a future where the threat of their peers walking into their school with semi-automatic weapons and pumping hundreds of rounds into their peers is almost non-existent. Indeed there will always be evil among us and they may use these simple weapons that are allowed for evil. But the extent of that damage would be much less. May our future contain many great freedoms for all. And may there be sensible limits imposed that protects the freedom of all men to pursue happiness as they live without fear.
The three most common misconceptions and stereotypes that are given to gun owners is that they are Irresponsible, rednecks, and that they are paranoid,. I believe that this group of people needs to be better understood for the simple reason that they are not anything close to what they are perceived to be. They are a community that not only consists of gun owners, but everyday people. Everyday people that consists majorly out of law abiding citizens. I believe that gun owners should be given a second opinion by the public instead of being criminalized only for practicing a right that was developed by our founding fathers years ago only to keep it alive for others to enjoy. People are quick to judge what they do not understand, and do not understood that not every gun owner is irresponsible and even unworthy of owning something that brings them joy. A common misinterpretation of the gun community is that they are just a bunch of uneducated rednecks and are simply a degeneration to our society. Another stereotype that gun owners are given is that they are a bunch of paranoid rights activists who feel the government is out to get them, at times they may even be called preppers (Things That Kill People, 2013). These are t...
This week’s article was “A Gunsmith’s Education: Some notes from our barrel fitting series reveals the route taken by some world-famous gunsmiths to master their craft.” This article was written by Chick Blood (awesome name) and published in the January 2015 edition of American GunSmith. The author starts off by stating things that he decided not to do in this article which I was completely lost about because they referred to other publications that I know nothing about. After that Mr. Blood gives us some useful advice inspired by his own experience. He tells us to take care and understand the firearm laws and regulations in our area and surround area before purchasing high dollar equipment and attempting to specialize in certain areas of gunsmithing. Blood noted that he did not do this and as a
These kinds of weapons were impractical for military use, but attracted many people to the arms race for weapons that could sweep the battlefield. “They had limitations in practice, among them slow re...
Many ships and planes have been lost in the triangle. Of unexplained stories, the most famous of them all is of flight 19. The mission called for the thirteen men to fly due east fifty-six miles to Hens and Chicken Shoals to conduct practice-bombing runs. When they had completed that objective, the flight plan called for them to fly an additional sixty-seven miles east, then turn north for seventy-three miles and finally straight back to base, a distance of 120 miles. This course would take them on a triangular path over the sea. About an hour and a half into the mission Lt. Taylor reported that his compass was not working. Planes t...
The 7mm Remington ultra magnum was introduced in 2000. It was designed to produce ultra high velocities to meet the demand for long range hunting rifles and cartridges. Since it’s introduction it has gained a mild following among long range hunting enthusiasts, but because of a short barrel life many have moved away from it.
How to Hunt Big Fish with an Air Rifle? Hunting big fish with air rifles, also known as pellet gun or BB gun, offer unique challenges to the sport. It sounds impossible to be able to hunt down a fish with an air rifle but with a bit of knowledge and practice, can yield positive results for any fishing expedition. Why Use an Air Rifle?