• nBodyProblem@lemmy.world
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      4 days ago

      It doesn’t take any more space than simply owning the gun and safety gear to go shoot for fun.

      If you’re going to own a gun you really ought to go out and use it sometimes so you are somewhat competent in handling the firearm.

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        4 days ago

        space, time and money.

        Also, I’m not shooting a firearm off in my sub-1-acre suburban neighborhood property.

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          That’s not what I’m suggesting. The vast majority of gun owners don’t shoot their guns on their property. I live in a condo.

          There are indoor and outdoor ranges all over the United States. If you live in a suburb it’s a safe bet that there is a gun range open to the public within a 20 minute drive of your house. Range access is easy and affordable everywhere in the USA. It doesn’t take an immense money or time commitment to go out and shoot every now and then.

          If you buy a firearm, but refuse to learn how to use it, it really will be a waste of money because it won’t be useful to you if the time ever did come to need it. Plus you have an obligation to those around you to own a firearm responsibly. Part of responsible firearm ownership is basic competence with the weapon.

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            3 days ago

            Hence why I said it would probably be a huge waste of time and money. What you’ve said is exactly why I don’t have a firearm.

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      4 days ago

      I didn’t mean make it your entire world or anything lol, but fair enough, to each his own.

      (You should at least practice enough to become proficient should the need arise however, as that is really more of a safety for bystanders sort of thing, and learn how to be safe in general with it and learn the laws in your area.)