Kyle destroys his AR 15

[Maggot]

Too bad he probably could have auctioned it for a bundle.

Kyle Rittenhouse says he is destroying the AR-15 rifle he used​

https://www.insider.com › News



8 hours ago — In a podcast, Rittenhouse said that the weapon, which he used to fatally shoot two men and injure another, is being "destroyed right now."

 

[KYAggie]

Virtue signaling at its finest. Just own it, the gun was a tool you used to save your life. Attempting to appeasing the mob with virtue signaling never works.

 

[krw]

Auction it off, donate money too a good cause

 

[Seed tick]

The Horror!!!!!

 

[sea2summit]

Everyone needs to get rid of the cheap upper and trigger from time to time and rebuild that lower.

 

[rlsmith1]

 

[Fig]

Meh, I might not want axe that I used to kill three people. His rifle is just a tool, and one that may carry bad memories for him. If he wants to get rid of it permanently it's his property and his prerogative if he thinks it will help him heal.

 

[DocRDS]

Meh, I might not want axe that I used to kill three people. His rifle is just a tool, and one that may carry bad memories for him. If he wants to get rid of it permanently it's his property and his prerogative if he thinks it will help him heal.

This. There is probably a severe amount of trauma associated with it. Not just that night but the entire last year.

 

[37L1]

He'll have more than another one probably.

 

[BCP]

Probably doesn't want to file all the paperwork to get it back, plus several people have offered him new ones.

 

[diverdon]

Just because he was innocent of the crimes he was charged with does not mean that he in not an idiot. Face the fact he is an idiot.

 

[salks]

I think its great he got it back. Further vindication. What he does with it is up to him.

 

[thejeep]

Rumor has it he’s going with a Ruger pcc.

 

[308pirate]

Just because he was innocent of the crimes he was charged with does not mean that he in not an idiot. Face the fact he is an idiot.

What's the matter? Kinda peeved that he has a bigger ballsack and didn't run and hide like you've said many times you would?

 

[sea2summit]

Just because he was innocent of the crimes he was charged with does not mean that he in not an idiot. Face the fact he is an idiot.

Maybe you should switch to decaf BRCC today.

 

[TexPatriot]

I thought it was borrowed.

 

[Jgunner]

Kinda a shame, but it was a cheap rifle anyway. Prob got a pimped out model for 40% off on black friday.

I hope it was not for virtue signaling. That is always a mistake. Asking for forgiveness from demented democrats is ALWAYS a huge mistake. Blood in the water….

 

[Fig]

Good point!

 

[HPIguy]

If her goal was to turn it into a single shot, she succeded.

 

[Maggot]

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One of my favorite photos.

 

[TexPatriot]

Karen never did get in any trouble by the ATF for making an illegal SBR.

Conversely, I bet the Feds watch KR like a hawk, hoping he does the same thing.

'Kyle Rittenhouse Caught Manufacturing Illegal Machine Guns' - CNN

 

[Fig]

Sweet! I hope Kyle sells his machine guns at a gun show so I can buy one with no background check!

 

[Maggot]

Can we run this out to 50 pages of pointless argument and debates like Chad (Teal) and Kyle (PPC)?

 

[ChezJfrey]

Virtue signaling at its finest. Just own it, the gun was a tool you used to save your life. Attempting to appeasing the mob with virtue signaling never works.

It might be virtue signalling and while I agree it is very likely futile, may as well try, because I know the real reason he's destroying it; the fact he had to rely on forward assist for that POS, nearly got him killed by Gaige. What he's really thinking now is that he should get himself an AK instead. That's my preference too, Kyle

 

[Sniperwannabee]

You guys are obviously out of the loop hahaha he’s got better

Kyle Rittenhouse Awarded AR-15 for Defense of Gun Rights | GOA

One of country’s most outspoken voices in defense of the Second Amendment has labeled Kyle Rittenhouse a “warrior for gun owners” in giving him a gift. Gun Owners of America tweeted its intention to give Rittenhouse an AR-15 rifle in the aftermath of Rittenhouse’s acquittal Friday. Rittenhouse...

www.gunowners.org

 

[alamo5000]

Virtue signaling at its finest. Just own it, the gun was a tool you used to save your life. Attempting to appeasing the mob with virtue signaling never works.

I don't know if that's the case. I am withholding judgement for the time being.

My reasoning for saying that is that the dude has gone through a TON of trauma himself. If he comes out and starts going all anti gun then that's a different story, but just getting rid of a specific firearm over a specific circumstance is something else.

Same thing rings true for the family of someone that committed suicide. They definitely are not going to frame it and hang the gun on the wall for damn sure.

 

[308pirate]

Same thing rings true for the family of someone that committed suicide. They definitely are not going to frame it and hang the gun on the wall for damn sure.

It's a far cry from the weapon that you saved your own life with to the one used by a relative to take his own.

 

[Fig]

I don't know if that's the case. I am withholding judgement for the time being.

My reasoning for saying that is that the dude has gone through a TON of trauma himself. If he comes out and starts going all anti gun then that's a different story, but just getting rid of a specific firearm over a specific circumstance is something else.

Same thing rings true for the family of someone that committed suicide. They definitely are not going to frame it and hang the gun on the wall for damn sure.

I have some morbid experience with this, and those were my thoughts as well.

 

[Maggot]

He could have donated it to the NRA Firearm Museum. We could all go bye and lovingly gaze at and or fondle it.

 

[seanh]

Too bad he probably could have auctioned it for a bundle.

Kyle Rittenhouse says he is destroying the AR-15 rifle he used​

https://www.insider.com › News



8 hours ago — In a podcast, Rittenhouse said that the weapon, which he used to fatally shoot two men and injure another, is being "destroyed right now."

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[Holliday]

Kyle has to make a life for himself now. I can see both sides of how folks like us might feel about this. Yea this gun saved his life……

For me, as long as this is just getting rid of a weapon he use to kill folks with and not demonizing the AR-15, I think he is making a good move.

If he were a business making these kinds of decisions for his business a lot of folks here would support that and say “shop elsewhere if you don’t like it”.

I have seen several places say they were offering him a free gun, so I don’t think he will have a shortage.

Folks need to remember, a lot of fudd gunowners turned on Kyle because he was carrying an AR-15. Had he been carrying a 1911, a lot of those fudds would have been more “comfortable”, despite that weapon actually being illegal for him to carry.

Zimmerman proceeded to make an ass out of himself after he won. A lot of us who supported him, cringed. Kyle seems to understand that PR is important and he is walking a thin line to regain some peace and quite frankly, stay alive at this point.

 

[fdkay]

Same thing rings true for the family of someone that committed suicide. They definitely are not going to frame it and hang the gun on the wall for damn sure.

You would be surprised at how many times families want the gun back.

 

[Maser]

At least he didn't try to sell it. Sucks that he felt the need to destroy it, but selling it would have been way worse!

 

[Thorny]

Time to get rid of it, the barrel was shot out because it started shooting to the left..

 

[candyx]

Thomas Binger : "What was the very first thing you felt when you shot Mr. Rosenbaum"​

Kyle Rittenhouse : " The recoil "​

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[Maser]

Thomas Binger : "What was the very first thing you felt when you shot Mr. Rosenbaum"​

Kyle Rittenhouse : " The recoil "​

​

An AR has recoil?

 

[vinniedelpino]

When life hands you lemons, you make lemonade.

I like to think I would have autographed it in metallic silver sharpie and put it on gunbroker. Then I’d take the proceeds and start a coffee company.

Kenosha Blend
FAFO French Roast
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Fuck ‘em. He could devote the rest of his life to fighting systemic racism and and transgender acceptance and the lefties will still wish him a long, painful death. At this point his life is irreparably changed. He’s never going to be normal and he might as well go balls out.

 

[candyx]

An AR has recoil?

About 6.44 Joules

 

[Maggot]

. At this point his life is irreparably changed.

Thats one non arguable point.

And one non arguable piece of advice for KR...Watch your back, younger brother.

 

[10ring'r]

I really don't know if I would get rid of a weapon, that had saved my life. Hell, knowing my cynical ass, that weapon would be considered special and I would probably have to buy "Barbie" another top quality accessory to enhance her figure/personality. Just guess'n here. Mac

 

[HeavyAssault]

People give me weird looks cause I open carry a cleaver.

 

[thejeep]

People give me weird looks cause I open carry a cleaver.

 

[hollowoutadime]

I would have done the same thing. I'd have said:

"It saved my life, but it's not a trophy - I'm not going to hang it on the wall or show it to friends, and while it was central to a part of my life, I want to move on and holding onto this doesn't help with the healing process."

That goodwill will serve him a lot better as he goes on to sue those that maliciously libeled him.

 

[Maggot]

I really don't know if I would get rid of a weapon, that had saved my life. Hell, knowing my cynical ass, that weapon would be considered special and I would probably have to buy "Barbie" another top quality accessory to enhance her figure/personality. Just guess'n here. Mac

But you're an adult, (at times anyway ), he's just a youngster, al be it a damn sharp on.

 

[johnnyvw]

I was waiting for that angle grinder to jump out of her grasp and either rip into her leg or wrap the cord up...would not have surprised me.

 

[roostercogburn98]

People give me weird looks cause I open carry a cleaver.

Better than a sling blade

 

[vh20]

Better than a sling blade

Mmmmm hmmm.

 

[DarnYankeeUSMC]

I know a few men that spent some time in Iraq and Afghanistan that don't shoot. They have made their decision for themselves and for their own reasons.
This is a young man who's life has been turned inside out and there's not a single person that knows what he is dealing with. I hope that he is able to deal with whatever demons are in his head and live a quiet long life. I hope people will allow him to fade into the shadows.
I seriously doubt that will happen but let's pray that it does

 

[Maggot]

I know a few men that spent some time in Iraq and Afghanistan that don't shoot. They have made their decision for themselves and for their own reasons.
This is a young man who's life has been turned inside out and there's not a single person that knows what he is dealing with. I hope that he is able to deal with whatever demons are in his head and live a quiet long life. I hope people will allow him to fade into the shadows.
I seriously doubt that will happen but let's pray that it does

Well said sir.

 

[Makeshift Mando]

The gun reminded him of a very traumatic event in his life. Good on him for getting rid of the physical reminders. I hope he can get through the pain of the memories and live a healthy life.