9 day Penna gun/outdoor show cancelled due to outrage over firearms ban

[thekev]

Originally Posted by PracticalMac

Varmint is a word.

That page makes me sad.

In such cases, humans often choose to fill the role of the predator to limit the danger to the environment. A prime example of vermin is goats on the Galápagos Islands. Rats, mice, and cockroaches are common urban and suburban vermin.

I like goats.

[eric/]

Originally Posted by Ugg

While Appalachia certainly is viewed romantically by certain people, most people think of the movie Deliverance when they hear of the place. Other than lending cartoonists fodder for the big screen, Appalachia has not done our language any favors.

Meh, you could say the same thing about "ya'll" and ghetto slang, which I would venture to say is a far worse plight.

[Tomorrow]

Originally Posted by Ugg

What's with this whole 'varmint' thing. It's not a biological or legal definition so it must be some kind of justification for killing animals.

It's worked its way into the vernacular of gun enthusiasts, and the gun companies themselves. Google the terms "varmint gun" and "varmint rifle" and you'll see what I mean.

[Technarchy]

Shooting jacks and coyotes is always a good time. If you haven't tried it, I recommend it.

Using suppressors and AR15's makes it even more fun, especially when spot lighting.

[glocke12]

Originally Posted by eric/

Meh, you could say the same thing about "ya'll" and ghetto slang, which I would venture to say is a far worse plight.

you mean this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39kmFwnD4Ys

[Hawkeye16]

Those that say you do not need an AR to hunt are right. But you also do not need a vehicle to get to work, the store, your families, etc. Some stuff is just a lot easier to do with the right tools.

Hunting with a good AR and scope is a preference of a lot of people over a bolt action rifle.

[PracticalMac]

Originally Posted by thekev

That page makes me sad.

I like goats.

I have nothing against goats, or cats, or dogs, even rats.

But the fact is Human's have introduced animals and plants to areas with no natural predators, and they devastate the fauna.

I would prefer trapping, but that cost far more then hunting, and money is always in short supply.

Humans are incredibly destructive, needlessly. We know it, but it is hard to change habits.

[eric/]

And you can wind up trapping other animals, that you don't want to trap.