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Posted: 2/17/2007 3:15:49 PM EST

I was checking out the articles on outdoorlife.com and saw the mention of the AR15. I open up the article by Jim Zumbo who is/used to be a fairly respected outdoor writer, and read how theese rifles have no place in the hunting fraternity because people will lump them in with those who go around the world terroriving people with them. He also states, "To most of the public, assault rifles are a terrifying thing."
Up until this point I have enjoyed his articles and the magazine. I can honestly say that after reading his comments on these guns, that anything I have read of his was a waste of my time. It is hard to support a magazine/writer that is so willing to try to divide the shooting community.

If I knew how to hot link it I would but here it is anyway:
http://outdoorlife.blogs.com/zumbo/2007/02/assault_rifles_.html

You should check it out

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Posted: 2/17/2007 3:16:57 PM EST

[#1]

The stupidity of some people is amazing...especially so-called shooters.

HH

Posted: 2/17/2007 3:21:36 PM EST

[#2]

Jim Zumbo:

Assault Rifles For Hunters?

As I write this, I'm hunting coyotes in southeastern Wyoming with Eddie Stevenson, PR Manager for Remington Arms, Greg Dennison, who is senior research engineer for Remington, and several writers. We're testing Remington's brand new .17 cal Spitfire bullet on coyotes.

I must be living in a vacuum. The guides on our hunt tell me that the use of AR and AK rifles have a rapidly growing following among hunters, especially prairie dog hunters. I had no clue. Only once in my life have I ever seen anyone using one of these firearms.

I call them "assault" rifles, which may upset some people. Excuse me, maybe I'm a traditionalist, but I see no place for these weapons among our hunting fraternity. I'll go so far as to call them "terrorist" rifles. They tell me that some companies are producing assault rifles that are "tackdrivers."

Sorry, folks, in my humble opinion, these things have no place in hunting. We don't need to be lumped into the group of people who terrorize the world with them, which is an obvious concern. I've always been comfortable with the statement that hunters don't use assault rifles. We've always been proud of our "sporting firearms."

This really has me concerned. As hunters, we don't need the image of walking around the woods carrying one of these weapons. To most of the public, an assault rifle is a terrifying thing. Let's divorce ourselves from them. I say game departments should ban them from the praries and woods.

Posted: 2/17/2007 3:22:00 PM EST

[#3]

We need an Arfcom fire mission...

Posted: 2/17/2007 3:22:04 PM EST

[#4]

...better served with a gun (like a bolt, lever or single shot) that is likely lighter and more reliable anyway

Posted: 2/17/2007 3:23:03 PM EST

[#5]

Don't tell us, tell him!!

Anyway to email him or Outdoor Life?

Posted: 2/17/2007 3:23:46 PM EST

[#6]

We can't hunt with them in PA, anyway

Posted: 2/17/2007 3:23:49 PM EST

[#7]

Quoted:
Don't tell us, tell him!!

Anyway to email him or Outdoor Life?

right at the bottom of the page.

Posted: 2/17/2007 3:24:56 PM EST

[#8]

Yep Yep, ya see here Jim-bo, as long as I got dis here 30-30 and dis 12 gauge I'll always be free, who need dem damn assault rifles anyway

Posted: 2/17/2007 3:25:00 PM EST

[#9]

Subscription cancelled.

Posted: 2/17/2007 3:25:35 PM EST

[#10]

We're our own worst enemy

We must hang together or else we shall surely hang separately

Posted: 2/17/2007 3:27:27 PM EST

[#11]

OST for Tropical Shitstorm Jim.

Posted: 2/17/2007 3:28:00 PM EST

[#12]

Quoted:
We're our own worst enemy

We must hang together or else we shall surely hang separately

Basically the comment I left him

Posted: 2/17/2007 3:29:19 PM EST

[#13]

Idiots, everyone knows that an AK47 is the real terrorists rifle...

Posted: 2/17/2007 3:31:24 PM EST

[#14]

Quoted:
Idiots, everyone knows that an AK47 is the real terrorists rifle...

we need to flood this guys page with comments.

Posted: 2/17/2007 3:32:05 PM EST

[#15]

By that logic, we should divorce ourself from the Fudds when it comes to 2nd Amendment preservation because 2A doesn't mention hunting. Let's ban lever actions from the arms we bear to protect the Free State.

Posted: 2/17/2007 3:32:12 PM EST

[#16]

I'm sure the folks from Remington are saying "Oh shit! I had no idea this Zumbo guy was going to trash the weapons that we supply ammunition for."

I'm sure they ate the coyotes they shot too so the animal-rights activists wouldn't be as pissed. What a self-serving, preaching son of a bitch.

Posted: 2/17/2007 3:34:56 PM EST

[#17]

Quoted:
We need an Arfcom fire mission...

Roger that!

*switches channel*

Request Fire mission, over

Posted: 2/17/2007 3:35:07 PM EST

[#18]

Assault Rifles For Hunters?
As I write this, I'm hunting coyotes in southeastern Wyoming with Eddie Stevenson, PR Manager for Remington Arms, Greg Dennison, who is senior research engineer for Remington, and several writers. We're testing Remington's brand new .17 cal Spitfire bullet on coyotes.

I must be living in a vacuum. The guides on our hunt tell me that the use of AR and AK rifles have a rapidly growing following among hunters, especially prairie dog hunters. I had no clue. Only once in my life have I ever seen anyone using one of these firearms.

I call them "assault" rifles, which may upset some people. Excuse me, maybe I'm a traditionalist, but I see no place for these weapons among our hunting fraternity. I'll go so far as to call them "terrorist" rifles. They tell me that some companies are producing assault rifles that are "tackdrivers."

Sorry, folks, in my humble opinion, these things have no place in hunting. We don't need to be lumped into the group of people who terrorize the world with them, which is an obvious concern. I've always been comfortable with the statement that hunters don't use assault rifles. We've always been proud of our "sporting firearms."

This really has me concerned. As hunters, we don't need the image of walking around the woods carrying one of these weapons. To most of the public, an assault rifle is a terrifying thing. Let's divorce ourselves from them. I say game departments should ban them from the praries and woods.

I also have no interest in using a combat-type gun in the woods. Auto rifles (especially those with large magazines) tend to promote a "spray and pray" mentality, rather than a deliberative and carefully chosen humane harvest. Already too many hunters take impulsive shots at running game. Neither the image of hunters as commandos nor the sight of wounded game will help us with the public perception of hunting. I understand that using a combat rifle of this type does not FORCE a hunter to hunt impulsively, but the vast majority of hunters will be better served with a gun (like a bolt, lever or single shot) that is likely lighter and more reliable anyway. If you insist on using an auto, there are plenty of sporting models that have more than enough firepower for game. If you don't care who you intimidate by the look of your firearm (or you secretly enjoy looking like Rambo), you are not caring enough about the public perception of our endangered sport.

Posted: 2/17/2007 3:37:35 PM EST

[#19]

Damn. I always read his stuff as I can really realate to his hunting ethics and writings. I can't believe it. Really dissapointing.

We need a channel for this!

Posted: 2/17/2007 3:37:39 PM EST

[#20]

Divide and conquer. We don't need antis with Fudds like this.

Wait'll his hunting rifle is reclassified as a "sniper rifle".

Posted: 2/17/2007 3:38:29 PM EST

[#21]

Quoted:

Assault Rifles For Hunters?
As I write this, I'm hunting coyotes in southeastern Wyoming with Eddie Stevenson, PR Manager for Remington Arms, Greg Dennison, who is senior research engineer for Remington, and several writers. We're testing Remington's brand new .17 cal Spitfire bullet on coyotes.

I must be living in a vacuum. The guides on our hunt tell me that the use of AR and AK rifles have a rapidly growing following among hunters, especially prairie dog hunters. I had no clue. Only once in my life have I ever seen anyone using one of these firearms.

I call them "assault" rifles, which may upset some people. Excuse me, maybe I'm a traditionalist, but I see no place for these weapons among our hunting fraternity. I'll go so far as to call them "terrorist" rifles. They tell me that some companies are producing assault rifles that are "tackdrivers."

Sorry, folks, in my humble opinion, these things have no place in hunting. We don't need to be lumped into the group of people who terrorize the world with them, which is an obvious concern. I've always been comfortable with the statement that hunters don't use assault rifles. We've always been proud of our "sporting firearms."

This really has me concerned. As hunters, we don't need the image of walking around the woods carrying one of these weapons. To most of the public, an assault rifle is a terrifying thing. Let's divorce ourselves from them. I say game departments should ban them from the praries and woods.

I also have no interest in using a combat-type gun in the woods. Auto rifles (especially those with large magazines) tend to promote a "spray and pray" mentality, rather than a deliberative and carefully chosen humane harvest. Already too many hunters take impulsive shots at running game. Neither the image of hunters as commandos nor the sight of wounded game will help us with the public perception of hunting. I understand that using a combat rifle of this type does not FORCE a hunter to hunt impulsively, but the vast majority of hunters will be better served with a gun (like a bolt, lever or single shot) that is likely lighter and more reliable anyway. If you insist on using an auto, there are plenty of sporting models that have more than enough firepower for game. If you don't care who you intimidate by the look of your firearm (or you secretly enjoy looking like Rambo), you are not caring enough about the public perception of our endangered sport.

Is this piece of tripe an article you are quoting or your own thoughts?

Posted: 2/17/2007 3:39:34 PM EST

[#22]

Auto rifles (especially those with large magazines) tend to promote a "spray and pray" mentality, rather than a deliberative and carefully chosen humane harvest.

He obviously hasnt seen the average hunters here or at the range, they cany hardly hit shit

Posted: 2/17/2007 3:40:17 PM EST

[#23]

Read the replys. They do not moderate/edit them. Be gentle and polite. But to the point.

I know this because my reply is up there now.

Posted: 2/17/2007 3:40:20 PM EST

[#24]

This guy's just another

that Bugs Bunny could fool with one ear and one leg tied behind his back.

Drivel is his middle name.

Posted: 2/17/2007 3:41:10 PM EST

[#25]

This is what I posted as a reply:

I cannot believe I just read that. For a minute, I thought I was on the Brady website.

The "Traditional" rifles (wood stock, bolt action) are all but gone at high power matches. Looking over the stats from Camp Perry this year, I seem to remember that most of the winners used (gasp) AR-15 stle rifles.

If you are afraid of an inanimate object because of the way it looks, I humbly suggest you seek professional help.

(I know somebodys gonna say, "I know alot of people useing 1903's for highpower")

Posted: 2/17/2007 3:42:04 PM EST

[#26]

[email protected]

I'm am floored.

We ALL must stand together.

I just know his kind, A foolish old democrat brainwashed by the media, trying to fit in with god know who.

Posted: 2/17/2007 3:42:58 PM EST

[#27]

I wrote up this little note to him:

We are our own worst enemy. I know MANY hunters who use AR's for hunting and what is the difference between an AR that uses a 223 round or a bolt action rifle that uses that same round? because of the looks? So because the gun grabbers find a catch word like "assault rifle" for a semi automatic, How long until they change the term "hunting rifle" to a "Sniper Rifle?" I cannot believe a pro gun person would use the words "Ban" in one of his articles. Very disappointing.

Posted: 2/17/2007 3:45:19 PM EST

[#28]

Gee Matt, thanks for posting a link to this thread and violating the CoC prohibition about starting a board war.

Always got to be one mouth breather in the bunch.

Posted: 2/17/2007 3:46:07 PM EST

[#29]

Post made.

Posted: 2/17/2007 3:47:19 PM EST

[#30]

His blog site has been effectively INVADED!!! Keep posting them boys.

Posted: 2/17/2007 3:47:48 PM EST

[#31]

I gotta say, I have been really impressed with the comments that the ar15.com group has been leaving on their site. A lot of good points have been made with intelligence and good reasoning, which is far better than their logic. Keep it up

Posted: 2/17/2007 3:48:46 PM EST

[#32]

Pelosi didn't sayt that(might have though it)

DiFi said it.

Posted: 2/17/2007 3:51:02 PM EST

[#33]

Posted: 2/17/2007 3:51:24 PM EST

[#34]

There have been some absolutely OUTSTANDING responses posted.

Great job.

Posted: 2/17/2007 3:58:41 PM EST

[#35]

The dude is a ignorant remington shill. His honesty and integrity has been bought and paid for.

nothing more nothing less.

Posted: 2/17/2007 4:00:44 PM EST

[#36]

Who are the people linking this thread there, are they from here and if so why are you doing that?

Posted: 2/17/2007 4:02:07 PM EST

[#37]

Go to www.outdoorchannel.com/company.cfm?ss=16&site=1&subject=feedback

and tell then how you feel.

I said:

Jim is an enemy to our shooting sports and I request that he be dropped from your programming.

Please see his blog http://outdoorlife.blogs.com/zumbo/2007/02/assault_rifles_.html#comment-60816410

His kind will be the end of shooting sports in America.

Posted: 2/17/2007 4:03:04 PM EST

[#38]

Zumbo must have had a bull elk step on his head or something.

As for all the "fudds" comments. I know plenty of folks (me included) that hunt and shoot ARs. These comments don't bother me, but they are counterproductive for our cause. Seriously.

Posted: 2/17/2007 4:03:59 PM EST

[#39]

Quoted:
Who are the people linking this thread there, are they from here and if so why are you doing that?

Because their wife is also their sister, thats why.

I swear, the stupidity of some of our board members amazes me.

Posted: 2/17/2007 4:05:06 PM EST

[#40]

Wow. Really no words for this guy. Someone took a dump on the Internet and put a white mustache on it.

Posted: 2/17/2007 4:05:13 PM EST

[#41]

Quoted:
Gee Matt, thanks for posting a link to this thread and violating the CoC prohibition about starting a board war.

Always got to be one mouth breather in the bunch.

I dont think it is a board war... Board war is if we went agains glocktalk.com or the other gun boards, I THINK it is considered a blog or even when a newspaper writes an uneducated story, we set off a fire mission to educate. I hope Mr Zumbo will read and learn that there are other options other than a bolt action rifles.

I personally DO NOT care for 50 cal rifles. But you can bet your ass I will do everything I can do to help support my fellow gunners that DO like them to keep them.

We sure can be our own worst enemy.

Posted: 2/17/2007 4:05:49 PM EST

[#42]

Funny thing.
An issue of Fur-Fish-Game a few months ago had an article by noted outdoor writer/predator claller/turkey and deer guide/former Colorado game warden Judd Cooney, about how HE recently made the switch to a heavy barrelled AR 15 (BM) after hearing all the good,and how he couldn't be more impressed.

Used to like Zumbo.Weenie-punk!

Posted: 2/17/2007 4:05:55 PM EST

[#43]

There's no fool like an old fool.

Posted: 2/17/2007 4:08:33 PM EST

[#44]

Quoted:

Jim Zumbo

Sorry, folks, in my humble opinion, these things have no place in hunting. We don't need to be lumped into the group of people who terrorize the world with them, which is an obvious concern. I've always been comfortable with the statement that hunters don't use assault rifles. We've always been proud of our "sporting firearms."

<snip>

Hey guys... since some rocket scientists linked this thread over there, lets not give them fuel to fight back with... watch the comments. We want to win this argument, not look like a bunch of teenage back alley kids

Posted: 2/17/2007 4:12:02 PM EST

[#45]

www.outdoorchannel.com/company.cfm?ss=16&site=1&subject=feedback

Tell them to remove him from their schedule.

Posted: 2/17/2007 4:18:24 PM EST

[#46]

I left a comment, and it was articulate and frank. I think most of the other posts have been pretty good.

Posted: 2/17/2007 4:23:13 PM EST

[#47]

You know, just for the heck of it, I clicked over to one of his other articles and I see where he writes "But bottom line, whatever we hunt with, and however far we elect to shoot, we indeed are in the same fraternity...As they say, different strokes for different folks. Enjoy it however you hunt."
This is amazing to me. Does he not hear the words coming out of his mouth, and not take his own advice? This was from his long range shooting blog.