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Why is it more difficult to maintain safe control of handguns than for rifle?
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∙ 15y ago
Question is asked poorly. I can't figure out if you want to know is it harder to maintain safety with a handgun vs rifle. Or, if you want to know if there is a difference in safety procedures in handguns vs rifles. Or whether you are asking about range use vs tactical use or if you even know what you want to ask.
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∙ 15y ago
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Why did people use handguns?
Handguns were invented as a way to have a small portable gun (as opposed to a rifle) that was easy to keep on your person for defense.
How old do you have to be to have a gun?
Legal age to buy a rifle or shotgun is 18. 21 for handguns.
What kind of gun do deer hunters use?
In this order; centerfire rifle, shotgun, handguns.
Is there a difference between a rifle and a revolver?
A rifle is a shoulder fired weapon. Revolvers are typically handguns. There HAVE been revolving rifles, but they are rather scarce.
Where did Colorado gunman buy his semiautomatic weapon?
The rifle came from Dick's Sporting Goods. The dealer of the handguns was not named.
Do you need a license for a rifle in Virgina?
Virginia does not require licenses for ordinary firearms, including rifles, shotguns, and handguns.
Is there such thing as 22 rifle?
Yes, the.22 caliber rifle is perhaps the most common firearm in the US. The .22 cartridge is also used in handguns. Search Wilipedia for .22 Long rifle, and it will have information on the cartridge used by rifles and handguns. I have about 30 different .22 caliber rifles in my collection- they are accurate, inexpensive, ammuntion is not expensive, they have very little recoil, and my grandkids like to shoot them.
What can a rifle do?
A rifle can fire a bullet accurately to a longer range than a handgun. However, some handguns can fire a bullet just as accurately, and sometimes moreso, at certain ranges.
What guns did the colonial gun smith make?
they made long rifles for hunting and the rifle. They also made handguns for protection
Can you buy a handgun or assault rifle from a private party in Minnesota without a permit?
No. Minnesota requires a transfer permit for handguns.
Can you own a 20MM rifle in California?
California has strict gun laws and I doubt that you can legally own a 20MM rifle in California. Usually the only guns available in California are small handguns.
What are the disadvantages of rifle?
I don't know what you want to compare the rifle to, to list its disadvantages. Typically, people call most long guns a "rifle," as opposed to a hand gun (although almost all handguns have rifled barrels). In a firefight, advantage is going to be with the person who has a long gun (rifle)--especially a high-powered, semiautomatic rifle. Maybe concealing a rifle is difficult, and it is usually heavier than a handgun. So carrying a rifle isn't always practical. Most military people will say that you use your handgun to fight to your rifle. Meaning a handgun is better than nothing, but if you have a rifle nearby, you'd be better off using it.
