RECOIL magazine thinks the MP7 is too much gun for you civvie scumbags!

[Seedy]

OK... So this thread's title is a little bit of hyperbole. Unfortunately not too far from the truth:

http://www.everydaynodaysoff.com/20...ine-says-the-hk-mp7-is-too-dangerous-for-you/


Silencerco has already pulled their ads. RECOIL's facebook page is getting flamed...and the editor Mr Tsai has just made things worse with his "clarification".

Thoughts? Opinions? Links to more falllout?

 

[Onslow]

So law abiding citizens are slimey?

 

[Seedy]

. A response from Jerry Tsai himself:

Hey guys, this is Jerry Tsai, Editor of RECOIL. I think I need to jump in here and clarify what I wrote in the MP7A1 article. It looks like I may not have stated my point clearly enough in that line that is quoted up above. Let’s be clear, neither RECOIL nor I are taking the stance on what should or should not be made available on the commercial market although I can see how what was written can be confused as such.

Because we don’t want anything to be taken out of context, let’s complete that quote and read the entire paragraph:

“Like we mentioned before, the MP7A1 is unavailable to civilians and for good reason. We all know that’s technology no civvies should ever get to lay their hands on. This is a purpose-built weapon with no sporting applications to speak of. It is made to put down scumbags, and that’s it. Mike Cabrera of Heckler & Koch Law Enforcement Sales and veteran law enforcement officer with SWAT unit experience points out that this is a gun that you do not want in the wrong, slimy hands. It comes with semi-automatic and full-auto firing modes only. Its overall size places it between a handgun and submachine gun. Its assault rifle capabilities and small size make this a serious weapon that should not be taken lightly.”

Let’ also review why this gun should not be taken lightly. In the article it was stated that the MP7A1 is a slightly larger than handgun sized machine-gun that can be accurately fired and penetrate Soviet style body armor at more than 300 yards. In the wrong hands, that’s a bad day for the good guys.

As readers of RECOIL, we all agree that we love bad-ass hardware, there’s no question about that. I believe that in a perfect world, all of us should have access to every kind of gadget that we desire. Believe me, being a civvie myself, I’d love to be able to get my hands on an MP7A1 of my own regardless of its stated purpose, but unfortunately the reality is that it isn’t available to us. As a fellow enthusiast, I know how frustrating it is to want something only to be denied it.

Its manufacturer has not made the gun available to the general public and when we asked if it would ever come to the commercial market, they replied that it is strictly a military and law enforcement weapon, adding that there are no sporting applications for it. Is it wrong that HK decided against selling a full-auto pocket sized machine gun that can penetrate armor from hundreds of yards away? It’s their decision to make and their decision they have to live with not mine nor anybody else’s.

I accepted their answer for what it was out of respect for those serving in uniform. I believe that we as gun enthusiasts should respect our brothers in law enforcement, agency work and the military and also keep them out of harms way. Like HK, I wouldn’t want to see one of these slip into the wrong hands either. Whether or not you agree with this is fine. I am compelled to explain a point that I was trying to make that may have not been clear.

Thanks for reading, - JT, Editor, RECOIL

. Here's the clarification...

 

[Phildo64]

WOW, what a bunch of douchers! Never picking up that mag.

 

[JD8]

I'm just surprised people still read gun magazines.

 

[aestus]

Also, this is why I don't support HK. They've always been a bunch of anti-civillian ownership a-holes.

 

[Seedy]

Stole this one...great satire.

"Like we mentioned before, the new 2014 C7 Corvette is unavailable to civilians and for good reason. We all know that’s technology no civvies should ever get to lay their hands on. This is a purpose-built automobile with no sporting applications to speak of. It is made to chase down scumbags, and that’s it. Jim Campbell of General Motors and veteran law enforcement officer with traffic enforcement experience points out that this is a car that you do not want in the wrong, slimy hands. It comes with semi-automatic and full-auto shifting modes only. Its overall performance places it between a street car and race car. Its race car capabilities and mid size make this a serious automobile that should not be taken lightly."

Let' also review why this car should not be taken lightly. In the article it was stated that the Corvette is a slightly larger than street car sized vehicle that can be accurately driven and navigate Formula 1 style road courses at more than 100 mph. In the wrong hands, that's a bad day for the good guys.

As readers of CAR & DRIVER, we all agree that we love bad-ass hardware, there's no question about that. I believe that in a perfect world, all of us should have access to every kind of gadget that we desire. Believe me, being a civvie myself, I'd love to be able to get my hands on a C7 Corvette of my own regardless of its stated purpose, but unfortunately the reality is that it isn't available to us. As a fellow enthusiast, I know how frustrating it is to want something only to be denied it.

Its manufacturer has not made the car available to the general public and when we asked if it would ever come to the commercial market, they replied that it is strictly a traffic control and law enforcement automobile, adding that there are no sporting applications for it. Is it wrong that Chevrolet decided against selling a full-auto transmission automobile that can break the speed limit in the blink of an eye? It's their decision to make and their decision they have to live with not mine nor anybody else's.

I accepted their answer for what it was out of respect for those serving in uniform. I believe that we as car enthusiasts should respect our brothers in law enforcement, agency work and traffic control and also keep them out of harms way. Like Chevrolet, I wouldn't want to see one of these slip into the wrong hands either. Whether or not you agree with this is fine. I am compelled to explain a point that I was trying to make that may have not been clear.

Thanks for reading, - JT, Editor, CAR & DRIVER " on RECOIL's timeline.

 

[cm_osu]

If I remember right, this is the same magazine that said shotguns aren't recommended for home defense...

 

[ArGyLe64]

To me, RECOIL, sounds like a liberal rag trying to discguise itself as a gun magazine for firearms enthusiasts.

 

[11b1776]

Well , I think they are gonna go down in flames over this. I was thinking of a subscription until now.