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I think we should get rid of guns entirely and go back to hand-to-hand combat with swords and clubs. Guns make it too easy. I want a challenge.
How very nice!
I'm going to invent black powder then, so I become the boss!
Hand to hand combat is very unequal. If you get lucky, you have the genes that naturally make you stronger.
Guns equalize the playing field.
Also, you can't hand-to-hand a bear. Humans aren't the only threat that exists.
It’s a very small percentage of people who would come across a bear and need a weapon. Here in eastern us, you shouldn’t have them for black bears. However I can see long guns in places with grizzlies ….. im not convinced it useful, but I can understand feeling threatened
First time I bought a firearm in my life (after 40 years on this earth) was specifically protection from bears when I moved to Alaska.
I get that I'm part of that very small percentage, but it's funny to be pointed out for it when where I am it is super common (also common to see people strapped on hiking trails with their kids and dogs).
Polearms > Bear arms
Bring back the phalanx.