NBC news stupidity

B2431 wrote:

From: Matt Whiting


That's about the only way a .30 carbine can do any damage! :-)

Matt


Actually the .30 caliber has been the butt of many jokes. The round was never
intended to be a pistol round. The rifle was bought by the Army for men whose
primary weapon was NOT a rifle. In fact out to about 75 meters it is a
reasonably accurate weapon with good stopping power. At that range I'd take it
over any standard side arm. Given a choice of the carbine or garand I'd take
the garand however. Then again I am a big guy and carrying that beast is easy
for me.

What does this have to do with RAH?

Defense against terrorists trying to hijack GA aircraft, homebuilt or
otherwise. :-)


Matt

Matt Whiting wrote:

B2431 wrote:

From: Matt Whiting


That's about the only way a .30 carbine can do any damage! :-)

Matt


Actually the .30 caliber has been the butt of many jokes. The round was never
intended to be a pistol round. The rifle was bought by the Army for men whose
primary weapon was NOT a rifle. In fact out to about 75 meters it is a
reasonably accurate weapon with good stopping power. At that range I'd take it
over any standard side arm. Given a choice of the carbine or garand I'd take
the garand however. Then again I am a big guy and carrying that beast is easy
for me.

What does this have to do with RAH?

Defense against terrorists trying to hijack GA aircraft, homebuilt or
otherwise. :-)

Matt

Heck, my .380 will do that...

Richard