Theoretical question for gun owners...

[Cuda1447]

This is a theoretical question stolen from another forum that I think is very interesting.


A technological device has been created. This device is 100% reliable. It is much less expensive than a gun and does not need to be maintained like a gun does. It aims more accurately than a gun and 'shoots' faster than a gun. When the target is hit, they are paralyzed for a period of time. This period of time is plenty long to bring in police officers or whomever else needed. Let's say 4 hours, just to throw a number on it. The device will NOT kill anyone.



Would you give up carrying your gun for this device?

 

[Kelvrick]

I would. Limits a lot of liability regarding missed shots as well as legal problems.

 

[MixMasterTang]

I would. Limits a lot of liability regarding missed shots as well as legal problems.

Not to mention having to clean up blood, other messes and holes throughout your house!

 

[spidey07]

Provided it could engage and disable multiple people without fail, then sure.

Devil's advocate - it's better to have them dead, that way it's only your side of the story.

 

[highland145]

As long as it falls under the 2nd amendment.


But then again, it's real fun shooting stuff.:hmm:

 

[shortylickens]

Am pretty sure OP lied. Its not a theoretical question at all.

 

[vi edit]

Depends on the model...
http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/1374/phasers2.jpg

 

[mb]

Uh, sure.

Can I also sign up for the personal teleportation device while we're at it?

 

[WackyDan]

I'll keep my guns thank-you. For their mechanical beauty.

2nd... Not sure I'd want this new type of device used on me by a criminal.

3rd... This device is not a deterrent, potential death by firearm is.

4th... I'm sure a rapist would love this device... to use on their intended victims.

It is never as simple as it appears now is it?

 

[lxskllr]

I'd carry that for defense, but I wouldn't give up guns for target shooting, or hunting. Also, a stun gun isn't that useful for a revolution which is one reason we have a second amendment.

 

[dank69]

Does it look as cool as a gun? Because that is all that really matters.

 

[mb]

Does it look as cool as a gun? Because that is all that really matters.

And can you accurately fire it holding it this way?

 

[CrazyHelloDeli]

I would keep my guns.

However, I would keep one in the storage pouch of my jet-pack I take to work everyday.

 

[Brovane]

Since I use my guns for target shooting I would say no I wouldn't give up my guns for this device.

 

[FallenHero]

Yes and no. Yes for my job and self defense, no for my private use as I find shooting relaxing and enjoyable.

 

[Onita]

The question is would you give up CARRYING your guns, not your guns in general.

I guess I probably would.

 

[JeffreyLebowski]

I wouldn't, because a lot of criminal types don't fear jail or prison. If this device we will call a "phaser" existed, they would take greater risks because there would be no risk of being killed, just getting caught and going to jail. A lot of times, they are out of jail on bail within hours.

 

[hanoverphist]

I'll keep my guns thank-you. For their mechanical beauty.

2nd... Not sure I'd want this new type of device used on me by a criminal.

3rd... This device is not a deterrent, potential death by firearm is.

4th... I'm sure a rapist would love this device... to use on their intended victims.

It is never as simple as it appears now is it?

i was thinking along the same lines. lots of ways that device could be abused without the same consequences of firearm abuse. that and i like shooting guns. even if this was a bulletproof idea (puns rock) id still maintain ownership of my firearms. id also use them against any would-be assailants that paralyzed anyone i cared about for sinister purposes.

 

[hanoverphist]

And can you accurately fire it holding it this way?

so you think that guy looks cool? :whiste:

 

[SlitheryDee]

Will it still knock cans off a fence and explode fruit? If so, then yes.

 

[DayLaPaul]

So basically, this new weapon is better than a gun in EVERY way possible? Why would anyone NOT want to carry it?

 

[corwin]

So basically, this new weapon is better than a gun in EVERY way possible? Why would anyone NOT want to carry it?

A device that has a MUCH higher potential for misuse is "better"? I don't think so...

With the potential to actually kill off the table they would be used by criminals everywhere all the time to do what they do...

 

[Quakester]

And can you accurately fire it holding it this way?

I tried that gang aiming method last time I was out shooting. Damn near broke my wrist. Hurt like hell.

 

[waggy]

sure. it does everything i need a gun do.

While i do admit its a blast target shooting

 

[JulesMaximus]

I'd give my left nut for that device.