There are two versions of this video out there. You have obviously seen the short version (40 seconds or so). There is another version about 2.5 minutes in length that shows the gun firing while flying. It has suprisingly low impact on the heli, but this is a special military weapon with advanced recoil handling.

Credence,

I am glad you understand what I am saying. Most police departments in the US are in favor of legal ownership of firearms because they know they can only do so much to combat crime and that POTENTIAL gun ownership DOES deter crime.

I own several firearms and also have a permit to carry a concealed weapon issued by our sheriffs department. Most of my firearms were acquired for sporting purposes and a couple simply because they are fun to shoot. I seldom carry a firearm on my person or in my vehicle for protection because quite frankly I don't feel threatened. But I do have the choice to do so if I wish. Before I was granted this permit, my background was checked to make sure I am not a criminal and that I am not a threat to the public. In order to purchase new firearms I must undergo a new background check for each purchase. While these laws help to keep guns out of the hands of criminals, they are very ineffective since a criminal will buy weapons illegally from many sources. All of my guns are kept in a safe when not in my immediate possession to make sure they do not get stolen and are not involved in any accidents. This is the case with most legal gun owners. In the area that I live, many people have guns in their homes for sporting use and they can be used for defense if necessary although most will never need to. It is well known that it is very likely that a weapon may be available in ANY house and as a result home invasions and burglary are not very common.

I, like most gun owners, hope we never have to use a weapon against another person for any reason and do not go out looking for a reason to do so. We only want to be able protect our families and our belongings if the need arises.