Is Sarah Palin Getting a Military-Style Assault Weapon from the NRA?

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The discussion revolves around the National Rifle Association's decision to present Sarah Palin with a military-style assault weapon, specifically a civilian version of a modified M-4 rifle. Participants explore various aspects of the weapon, its implications, and the context surrounding the presentation.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express amusement at the NRA's choice of weapon for Palin, describing it as "fashionable until Labor Day."
  • There are humorous remarks about the need for additional accessories, such as a silencer.
  • One participant critiques the practicality of the .50 cal round compared to the .223, suggesting a preference for the 6.8mm caliber due to its perceived advantages.
  • Concerns are raised about the marketing of the weapon, with speculation about whether it is designed as a "Lady Executive" version, implying a gendered approach to weaponry.
  • Another participant questions the authenticity of an image of Palin holding a gun, suggesting it may be photoshopped.
  • Discussion includes technical comparisons between different ammunition types, highlighting the differences in lethality and impact.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of humor and skepticism regarding the weapon and its presentation to Palin. There is no consensus on the implications of the weapon's design or the motivations behind its marketing.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference specific ammunition types and their characteristics, but there is no resolution on the effectiveness or appropriateness of the weapon discussed. The conversation includes speculative elements about marketing strategies and the portrayal of women in relation to firearms.

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...The National Rifle Association Foundation will present Sen. John McCain's ill-fated running mate with a military-style assault weapon next week.

The all-white "Alaskan Hunter" - fashionable until Labor Day - is the civilian version of a modified M-4 rifle carried by U.S. troops overseas...
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/05/04/2009-05-04_aww_shoot_nra_makes_palin_top_gun.html#ixzz0EaYytlRs&A


http://assets.nydailynews.com/img/2009/05/04/graf_palin-gun.jpg

Too funny!
 
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Yee-Haw.
 
I'm going to have to call Jeremy Greene to get my banquet ticket; I'd love to win the second one.
 
Now all she needs is a silencer.
 
OAQfirst said:
Now all she needs is a silencer.

:smile: :smile: :smile:​
 
That's a pretty sweet AR. .50 cal is a bit impractical...clearly less deadly than the traditional .223 due to being a non-frangible round with reduced accuracy, so I would have preferred it in the "optimal" 6.8mm caliber, however there is consolation in the thought that the increased kick might give her some shoulder bruises. I don't know what she's done to deserve this commemoration, other than sabotaging McCain's campaign. Is that picture of her holding the 22 by the poolside real? She looks nutty as can be.
 
Nah, it's just photoshop. Wink. Youbetcha!
 
junglebeast said:
That's a pretty sweet AR. .50 cal is a bit impractical...clearly less deadly than the traditional .223 due to being a non-frangible round with reduced accuracy, so I would have preferred it in the "optimal" 6.8mm caliber, however there is consolation in the thought that the increased kick might give her some shoulder bruises.

Is it possible that they designed a dud of an automatic weapon, then tried to think of some spin to market it? A "Lady Executive" version of their most popular killing machine? "Even shoots ladylike bullets."
 
Chi Meson said:
Is it possible that they designed a dud of an automatic weapon, then tried to think of some spin to market it? A "Lady Executive" version of their most popular killing machine? "Even shoots ladylike bullets."

Probably not :/ It's only a semi-automatic weapon, and you'd be hard pressed to find someone to call the .50 Beowulf a lady-like round (except perhaps in reference to a pregnant lady). Take a look at this brute compared to the standard 5.56:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.50_Beowulf

That's a hell of a hole puncher, for sure! The difference is that a 5.56 will literally explode into a million fragments leaving you with a 8-12 inch diameter hole in your chest, whereas this sucker will bore a hole straight through. I'm sure it's fun to shoot..