Author Topic: got a new toy (Read 7656 times)

psik0tik · « **on:** August 30, 2005, 07:35:02 pm »

These things are to much fun
http://www.airgundepot.com/airforce-talon-afu1023.html
ive been shooting a guys doorbell from a block away and the amusment of it still hasnt wore off.

AmericanDemon · « **Reply #1 on:** August 31, 2005, 12:09:08 am »

Dude you spent that kind of money on a BB gun??

Actually it looks like a lot of fun. Especially for those annoying neighbors pets.

Zakk · « **Reply #2 on:** August 31, 2005, 12:39:08 am »

Sugg. Retail Price: $629.95Our Price: $559.95

WHOA! Atta boy, nice to see someone else is able to spend rediculous amounts of money on something that is more or less useless

Personally, I've always wanted one of these, but the price seems a tad steep (watch the vids!)
http://www.pipersprecisionproducts.com/m134_6mm.htm

DaveMMR · « **Reply #3 on:** August 31, 2005, 01:01:07 am »

$600 to play a sophisticated version of "ring and run"? Ahh... I'll have to pass. Plus I live in New York so if I even think about purchasing such a thing, Bloomberg will come to my house and beat the living snot out of me.

SOAPboy · « **Reply #4 on:** August 31, 2005, 01:03:50 am »

Quote from: psik0tik on August 30, 2005, 07:35:02 pm

These things are to much fun
http://www.airgundepot.com/airforce-talon-afu1023.html
ive been shooting a guys doorbell from a block away and the amusment of it still hasnt wore off.

lmfao..

Thats great..

*saves up to get one

shmokes · « **Reply #5 on:** August 31, 2005, 01:25:33 am »

I know very little about the nuts and bolts of guns, but .22 caliber is a lot bigger than a bb isn't it? I remember shooting 22 caliber rifles in boy scouts as a kid and putting the bullets in straws and throwing them into the air so they would fire when they hit the ground. The slugs were probably 3 times the size of a bb and they shot with a lot more force. If I were to shoot someone's doorbell with it the thing would be destroyed.

Also, if the neighbor figures out that you are firing even a bb gun at the front door you're going to be in a lot of trouble. I'm sure there are all kinds of serious charges like reckless endangerment that could be levelled against you.

SOAPboy · « **Reply #6 on:** August 31, 2005, 01:28:09 am »

Quote from: shmokes on August 31, 2005, 01:25:33 am

I know very little about the nuts and bolts of guns, but .22 caliber is a lot bigger than a bb isn't it?

JB · « **Reply #7 on:** August 31, 2005, 02:35:13 am »

Quote from: shmokes on August 31, 2005, 01:25:33 am

Also, if the neighbor figures out that you are firing even a bb gun at the front door you're going to be in a lot of trouble. I'm sure there are all kinds of serious charges like reckless endangerment that could be levelled against you.

Indeed.

Even if you were firing some stupid nerf projectiles, they could probably nail you with harassment, at least.

usedelectronics · « **Reply #8 on:** August 31, 2005, 03:26:59 am »

Most BB/pellet guns shoot .177 Cal.

Bones · « **Reply #9 on:** August 31, 2005, 04:33:40 am »

It's all fun until somebody looses an eye....

ChadTower · « **Reply #10 on:** August 31, 2005, 08:59:59 am »

Not sure where you live, but where I live, someone pointing a gun at your home, real or not, is committing a felony.

Not only that, but once I realized it was a BB gun, you'd better be faster than I am.

JackTucky · « **Reply #11 on:** August 31, 2005, 09:52:14 am »

It seems impossible, but I think that just shoots air?

No damage, no evidence?

Art "feeling stupid"

ChadTower · « **Reply #12 on:** August 31, 2005, 09:53:30 am »

All the guy would have to do is file a criminal complaint and danny could be hauled off in cuffs when the cops show up and he's still doing it.

BBs would damage the house if it had something like aluminum siding.

Stingray · « **Reply #13 on:** August 31, 2005, 10:01:14 am »

That is some kind of serious air rifle!

-S

ChadTower · « **Reply #14 on:** August 31, 2005, 11:11:44 am »

It's not the gun that is the problem, it's the fact that he's freakin shooting someone's house with it.

It is not legal to shoot at people or their property.

M3talhead · « **Reply #15 on:** August 31, 2005, 11:24:51 am »

Quote from: psik0tik on August 30, 2005, 07:35:02 pm

These things are to much fun
http://www.airgundepot.com/airforce-talon-afu1023.html
ive been shooting a guys doorbell from a block away and the amusment of it still hasnt wore off.

It would probably have been cooler if you spent the money on components and BYO "universal doorbell remote". That way, you wouldnt even need a L.O.S. and would have appealed to the geek-ness of this community.

Zakk · « **Reply #16 on:** August 31, 2005, 11:48:11 am »

Quote from: ChadTower on August 31, 2005, 11:11:44 am

It's not the gun that is the problem, it's the fact that he's freakin shooting someone's house with it.

It is not legal to shoot at people or their property.

If this is the case, what possible purpose does gun ownership serve?

Stingray · « **Reply #17 on:** August 31, 2005, 11:49:43 am »

Quote from: Zakk on August 31, 2005, 11:48:11 am

I swear chad, sometimes I think you argue for the sake of arguing...

That's what he does. It's much more fun if you just sit back and enjoy the show.

-S

ChadTower · « **Reply #18 on:** August 31, 2005, 11:52:01 am »

So, you're saying it should be just fine to shoot at someone's house?

shmokes · « **Reply #19 on:** August 31, 2005, 11:53:10 am »

Well, yeah. If you can't shoot at people and property, what the hell is the 2nd Amendment for?

I think that's his point, at least.

shmokes · « **Reply #20 on:** August 31, 2005, 11:54:01 am »

Oh yeah....and I'm still pretty sure that he's not shooting bb's. Pelets at least. He's doing damage.

ChadTower · « **Reply #21 on:** August 31, 2005, 11:54:27 am »

Not much of a point.

Guns - shooting on your own property, self defense, or licensed ranges.

Unless that guy's doorbell is coming right at you, or he left it in your yard, you're SOL.

Zakk · « **Reply #22 on:** August 31, 2005, 12:05:34 pm »

DING DONG "That doorbell is coming right at me!!!"

cholin · « **Reply #23 on:** August 31, 2005, 12:17:25 pm »

I dunno I think Id have a fair bit of fun with that beast

I would be shootin the doorbell for hours, just to watch buddy come outside every 20 seconds looking for someone on his doorstep. You just wait, he'll either see you, or a few hundred BB's on his doorstep and catch on.

shmokes · « **Reply #24 on:** August 31, 2005, 12:22:06 pm »

Quote from: shmokes on August 31, 2005, 11:53:10 am

Well, yeah. If you can't shoot at people and property, what the hell is the 2nd Amendment for?

I think that's his point, at least.

Lest anyone think I was serious, that was meant as sarcasm. What this gun is being used for obviously does not fall under 2nd Amendment protection. Just because the 2nd Amendment protects the right to keep and bare arms, doesn't mean all uses of arms are suddenly legal. Murder, armed robbery, being a public nuisance, and recklessly endangering the safety and/or property of your neighbors all come to mind.

ChadTower · « **Reply #25 on:** August 31, 2005, 12:23:22 pm »

Quote from: shmokes on August 31, 2005, 12:22:06 pm

Just because the 2nd Amendment protects the right to keep and bare arms, doesn't mean all uses of arms are suddenly legal.

Stingray · « **Reply #26 on:** August 31, 2005, 12:23:49 pm »

I have to get this off my chest. Yes, this is wrong, illegal and probably dangerous. It's still funny as hell though.

Man, I feel better.

-S

ChadTower · « **Reply #27 on:** August 31, 2005, 12:24:53 pm »

He should have bought a trebuchet.

Stingray · « **Reply #28 on:** August 31, 2005, 12:28:59 pm »

It's pretty hard to hit a target as small as a doorbell with a trebuchet. Not to say that I haven't tried.

-S

shmokes · « **Reply #29 on:** August 31, 2005, 12:30:54 pm »

It depends on how large your amo is and how much collateral damage you are willing to accept. Is it still collateral damage if it's not referring to dead people?

ChadTower · « **Reply #30 on:** August 31, 2005, 12:32:39 pm »

With two trebuchets, he could fling himself over, ring the bell, and then fling himself back.

Stingray · « **Reply #31 on:** August 31, 2005, 12:36:36 pm »

Almost makes me wish I had some neighbors.

-S

M3talhead · « **Reply #32 on:** August 31, 2005, 12:39:46 pm »

Quote from: ChadTower on August 31, 2005, 12:24:53 pm

He should have bought a trebuchet.

He could always ring the doobell with one of these...

ChadTower · « **Reply #33 on:** August 31, 2005, 12:40:24 pm »

When the goal is to press a button, obliterating it is not productive.

Stingray · « **Reply #34 on:** August 31, 2005, 12:41:12 pm »

Quote from: ChadTower on August 31, 2005, 12:40:24 pm

When the goal is to press a button, obliterating it is not productive.

It's at least as productive as hurling a rock through the wall into the living room.

-S

ChadTower · « **Reply #35 on:** August 31, 2005, 12:41:57 pm »

I never suggested that. I suggested he fling himself so that he can press the button with his own finger.

Stingray · « **Reply #36 on:** August 31, 2005, 12:43:24 pm »

That's no where near as fun as hurling a rock through a wall though.

Maybe a third trebuchet would be in order. I mean you do need a way to get the flaming bag of dog poo on the porch.

-S

ChadTower · « **Reply #37 on:** August 31, 2005, 12:44:18 pm »

Dude, stop thinking traditionally. You have a trebuchet.

Do not fling flaming dog poo. Fling dogs with the trots.

TOK · « **Reply #38 on:** August 31, 2005, 02:17:14 pm »

Quote from: psik0tik on August 30, 2005, 07:35:02 pm

These things are to much fun
http://www.airgundepot.com/airforce-talon-afu1023.html
ive been shooting a guys doorbell from a block away and the amusment of it still hasnt wore off.

ChadTower · « **Reply #39 on:** August 31, 2005, 02:19:07 pm »

Oh, man, we totally missed that. He's shooting something a block away with an air rifle?


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