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Guns and Self-Defense => Guns/Firearms => Topic started by: Еврей on March 26, 2008, 08:41:52 PM

Title: If I don't have access to a real gun....
Post by: Еврей on March 26, 2008, 08:41:52 PM
Do you think an airsoft gun will be a good substitute? (For target practice I mean)
Thanks in advance!  O0
Title: Re: If I don't have access to a real gun....
Post by: Americanhero1 on March 26, 2008, 10:28:31 PM
it wont be that good you might want to get a BB gun from The budk catalog they sell good ones for cheap
Title: Re: If I don't have access to a real gun....
Post by: White Israelite on March 27, 2008, 02:33:05 PM
Do you think an airsoft gun will be a good substitute? (For target practice I mean)
Thanks in advance!  O0

Depends on the quality of the airsoft gun, the higher end ones are 1:1 replicas of real firearms and strip down like the real thing, I suppose it'd be good for target practice though the FPS is somewhat low on them.

I would never recommend using an airsoft gun for self defense though.
Title: Re: If I don't have access to a real gun....
Post by: Еврей on March 27, 2008, 03:08:30 PM
Do you think an airsoft gun will be a good substitute? (For target practice I mean)
Thanks in advance!  O0

Depends on the quality of the airsoft gun, the higher end ones are 1:1 replicas of real firearms and strip down like the real thing, I suppose it'd be good for target practice though the FPS is somewhat low on them.

I would never recommend using an airsoft gun for self defense though.

Alright, thanks!
Yeah, I meant for target practice... self defense hasn't been much of a concern to me here in the states...
but in the future if I make Aliyah it may be of more concern to me.

Thanks for the advice guys!
Title: Re: If I don't have access to a real gun....
Post by: White Israelite on March 27, 2008, 03:48:02 PM
Do you think an airsoft gun will be a good substitute? (For target practice I mean)
Thanks in advance!  O0

Depends on the quality of the airsoft gun, the higher end ones are 1:1 replicas of real firearms and strip down like the real thing, I suppose it'd be good for target practice though the FPS is somewhat low on them.

I would never recommend using an airsoft gun for self defense though.

Alright, thanks!
Yeah, I meant for target practice... self defense hasn't been much of a concern to me here in the states...
but in the future if I make Aliyah it may be of more concern to me.

Thanks for the advice guys!

It should be a concern. Self defense is a number #1 priority, never rely on government to protect you.
Title: Re: If I don't have access to a real gun....
Post by: Еврей on March 27, 2008, 11:00:04 PM
Do you think an airsoft gun will be a good substitute? (For target practice I mean)
Thanks in advance!  O0

Depends on the quality of the airsoft gun, the higher end ones are 1:1 replicas of real firearms and strip down like the real thing, I suppose it'd be good for target practice though the FPS is somewhat low on them.

I would never recommend using an airsoft gun for self defense though.

Alright, thanks!
Yeah, I meant for target practice... self defense hasn't been much of a concern to me here in the states...
but in the future if I make Aliyah it may be of more concern to me.

Thanks for the advice guys!

It should be a concern. Self defense is a number #1 priority, never rely on government to protect you.

From a historical standpoint, you couldn't be more correct!
And since history repeats itself.... you're still correct and always will be correct on this issue haha... O0
Title: Re: If I don't have access to a real gun....
Post by: newman on March 28, 2008, 05:35:11 AM
Some indoor ranges may have guns you can hire whilst there.

A humble .22 will give you realistic training to start off with.
Title: Re: If I don't have access to a real gun....
Post by: rob shepherd on April 25, 2008, 03:04:45 PM
Try a crossbow.  They're very accurate and have good range.