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Yep, here's one for an AR-15 chamber lock that I got a couple weeks ago: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=364409318216958 https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=364

by davmar 6y ago

Yep, here's one for an AR-15 chamber lock that I got a couple weeks ago: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=364409318216958 https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=364409318216958 I was shocked. What's suburban dad doing getting out of his SUV in a mall parking lot with an AR-15??? Full disclosure: I'm not on the right wing or even remotely close.

pageandrew 6y ago
What makes you think the guy in the ad is a "suburban dad"? These companies sell to police, private security companies, military, and yes civilians. That segment of the ad looks like its targeted to more of a private security/police application.
- yao420 6y ago
  Not a chance. Cops and security don’t generally carry ar-15’s and those that do certainly are using locks. The site also doesn’t mention a single law enforcement client which is something they would be bragging about. Maybe it’s because I’m a Texan but suburban dads are probably the largest gun owning demographic. Ive so many engineers show up to the range with a $4k ar-15 and shoot a couple hundred bucks in ammo. At least before covid shot prices through the roof.
  - Ancapistani 6y ago
    > Cops and security don’t generally carry ar-15’s You’re in for a surprise if you ever look in a patrol car. Every agency I know of, even in a very rural state, has an AR as standard equipment - either in the cabin, or in rare cases, in a trunk lid mount.
    - davmar 6y ago
      Googled which weapons cops have out of curiousity and the AR-15 isn't in the top 10 according to this list: https://www.criminaljusticedegreehub.com/popular-guns-for-law-enforcement/ https://www.criminaljusticedegreehub.com/popular-guns-for-la...
      - Ancapistani 6y ago
        Most of those are pistols, which is a separate part of kit. The end of that list shows the M4 carbine - which is an AR-15. In popular vernacular, an “M4” is a shortened version of the “M16”, which is the military version of the “AR-15”. Armalite originated the design and Colt licensed it. There’s a bit more to it than that, but that’s the high points.
        davmar 6y ago
        Oh. Interesting. Thanks for the clarification
- chrisco255 6y ago
  You're right, this is pretty sexist. My suburban ex girlfriend has an AR-15 and they clearly think they're only for men.
- davmar 6y ago
  there are no markings on either men in the ad that imply they are private security or police. plain clothes, plain car. also the ad is targeted at me, and i'm not part of any of the other target markets you mentioned.
jdeibele 6y ago
"When saftey is paramount" (From the ad)

by davmar 6y ago

pageandrew 6y ago

What makes you think the guy in the ad is a "suburban dad"? These companies sell to police, private security companies, military, and yes civilians. That segment of the ad looks like its targeted to more of a private security/police application.

yao420 6y ago
Not a chance. Cops and security don’t generally carry ar-15’s and those that do certainly are using locks. The site also doesn’t mention a single law enforcement client which is something they would be bragging about. Maybe it’s because I’m a Texan but suburban dads are probably the largest gun owning demographic. Ive so many engineers show up to the range with a $4k ar-15 and shoot a couple hundred bucks in ammo. At least before covid shot prices through the roof.
- Ancapistani 6y ago
  > Cops and security don’t generally carry ar-15’s You’re in for a surprise if you ever look in a patrol car. Every agency I know of, even in a very rural state, has an AR as standard equipment - either in the cabin, or in rare cases, in a trunk lid mount.
  - davmar 6y ago
    Googled which weapons cops have out of curiousity and the AR-15 isn't in the top 10 according to this list: https://www.criminaljusticedegreehub.com/popular-guns-for-law-enforcement/ https://www.criminaljusticedegreehub.com/popular-guns-for-la...
    - Ancapistani 6y ago
      Most of those are pistols, which is a separate part of kit. The end of that list shows the M4 carbine - which is an AR-15. In popular vernacular, an “M4” is a shortened version of the “M16”, which is the military version of the “AR-15”. Armalite originated the design and Colt licensed it. There’s a bit more to it than that, but that’s the high points.
      - davmar 6y ago
        Oh. Interesting. Thanks for the clarification
chrisco255 6y ago
You're right, this is pretty sexist. My suburban ex girlfriend has an AR-15 and they clearly think they're only for men.
davmar 6y ago
there are no markings on either men in the ad that imply they are private security or police. plain clothes, plain car. also the ad is targeted at me, and i'm not part of any of the other target markets you mentioned.

jdeibele 6y ago

"When saftey is paramount" (From the ad)