11-11-2013, 11:09 PM
They do look a lot like the real thing HotD. However I see that the forearm on the toy is wrong [larger and squarer], The barrel is to short and the gas tube is to far forward on the barrel, as well as the fact that there are no sights are all give aways to me. Now would someone that is not as familiar with firearms as I am spot these things, probably not. Would I spot these things if the toy got pointed at me, I really cant say. I would like to know if they toy was actually pointed at the cops, or was it still slung over Lopezes shoulder when the cops opened fire. That would make a BIG difference in how I reacted.
One thing I do believe is that until the day comes that the cops realize the fact that not everyone with a gun is a bad guy this kind of thing will continue to happen.
I have actually ben on the street with my AR slung across my back, just like Lopes had his AK and I had no issues and my rifle was real and loaded. The situation was, I happened to have my AR at the shop working on it that day, It was closing time and while Tony was locking up I stood watch [ like I always do] and then we both walked to our trucks. No one freaked out, the cops didn't get called, nothing. Then again Iowa has a Carry Dangerous Weapons permit in effect. That means anyone who takes the training , passes the tests, passes the background checks, pays their fees and receives their permit can walk down the street with whatever they want to on their person. I routinely open carry my sidearm and rarely even get a second look anymore. Then again the cops know the laws and know that unless there is a real problem, and someone being afraid that someone else has a gun is not a problem, they cant even demand to see our permit.
IMO, until a firearm gets drawn and used in a threatening manor there should be no issue.
I will give a answer to the real or fake pic tomorrow. That will give time for others to take a guess.
One thing I do believe is that until the day comes that the cops realize the fact that not everyone with a gun is a bad guy this kind of thing will continue to happen.
I have actually ben on the street with my AR slung across my back, just like Lopes had his AK and I had no issues and my rifle was real and loaded. The situation was, I happened to have my AR at the shop working on it that day, It was closing time and while Tony was locking up I stood watch [ like I always do] and then we both walked to our trucks. No one freaked out, the cops didn't get called, nothing. Then again Iowa has a Carry Dangerous Weapons permit in effect. That means anyone who takes the training , passes the tests, passes the background checks, pays their fees and receives their permit can walk down the street with whatever they want to on their person. I routinely open carry my sidearm and rarely even get a second look anymore. Then again the cops know the laws and know that unless there is a real problem, and someone being afraid that someone else has a gun is not a problem, they cant even demand to see our permit.
IMO, until a firearm gets drawn and used in a threatening manor there should be no issue.
I will give a answer to the real or fake pic tomorrow. That will give time for others to take a guess.