The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Should high-capacity ammunition magazines for rifles be banned?

Brit · December 18, 2012, 06:05 AM

To ban or not to ban, can I justify the Glock 19 I carry, with a 16 round (When loaded) capacity.

I look at use of defensive pistols, in all incidents, any where in the Country.

They range from no shots fired, mere sight of a pistol sent the bad guys packing. And the other extreme, a whole bunch of rounds required to save the carry licensed persons life.

Now as my Crystal ball is in for an oil change, I have no idea, A/ if I will ever be in a gun fight with criminals, none yet, and I am 77 YOA.

And B/ How many rounds will be required to extricate me from this event.

I coined a saying, back in the mid 80's MORE IS BETTER, ALWAYS this was referring to hi cap semi auto pistols, comparing the trusty 6 shooter.

My reasoning is simple, it could happen, this is the reason we buy house, and vehicle insurance, it could happen.

I feel much better with my plastic 16 shot, than a steel 6 shooter. I shoot it kinda good, as well.

Oh, I forgot to mention my spare Glock 17 magazine, just in case.

December 18, 2012, 06:05 AM	#67
Brit Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2005 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 1,934	To ban or not to ban, can I justify the Glock 19 I carry, with a 16 round (When loaded) capacity. I look at use of defensive pistols, in all incidents, any where in the Country. They range from no shots fired, mere sight of a pistol sent the bad guys packing. And the other extreme, a whole bunch of rounds required to save the carry licensed persons life. Now as my Crystal ball is in for an oil change, I have no idea, A/ if I will ever be in a gun fight with criminals, none yet, and I am 77 YOA. And B/ How many rounds will be required to extricate me from this event. I coined a saying, back in the mid 80's MORE IS BETTER, ALWAYS this was referring to hi cap semi auto pistols, comparing the trusty 6 shooter. My reasoning is simple, it could happen, this is the reason we buy house, and vehicle insurance, it could happen. I feel much better with my plastic 16 shot, than a steel 6 shooter. I shoot it kinda good, as well. Oh, I forgot to mention my spare Glock 17 magazine, just in case.