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In reply to the discussion: NC Tea Party PAC hosts ”Machine Gun Social” Saturday as a political fundraiser [View all]LibertyLover
(4,788 posts)11. A few years ago, I got to fire most of those
at the West Point firing range. It was fun. Of course my two godsons had the best time. The cadets kept handing them tracer rounds to fire so that they actually set a few of the paper targets to smoldering. But, and this is a big but, I don't want to own one. I do agree that because the registry was closed in 1986 their value goes up, however I just don't see the need for a private individual to own this type of firearm - unless of course the Zombie Apocalypse starts, in which case all bets are off.
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NC Tea Party PAC hosts ”Machine Gun Social” Saturday as a political fundraiser [View all]
G_j
Oct 2012
OP
Because the National Firearms Act registry was closed in 1986, transferrable automatic weapons...
slackmaster
Oct 2012
#4
To me, collecting old firearms is no different than collecting old cars or porcelain figurines
slackmaster
Oct 2012
#13
Old cars and porcelain figurines are good for society. Guns like this, not so much.
Hoyt
Oct 2012
#16
I guess for some. Unfortunately, they are a peek at our violent, callous future too.
Hoyt
Oct 2012
#20
Oh, come on Hoyt. They've been strictly regulated in this country for 78 years, and that's not...
slackmaster
Oct 2012
#22
There are few places with as many confederate flags flying as that strip west of Greenville.
Hoyt
Oct 2012
#12
The last thing you would want in a zombie apocalypse is something fully auto
Downtown Hound
Oct 2012
#15
Actually a pump-action shotgun is the preferred weapon for a zombie apocalypse
slackmaster
Oct 2012
#18
Something that holds 3 to 7 rounds and has a shitty range is the preferred weapon?
Downtown Hound
Oct 2012
#19
If the Zombie Apocalypse happens, give me Ma Deuce, an A-gunner and a jeep trailer full of ammo
jmowreader
Oct 2012
#29
If you're in a heavily fortified position and are able to score those things go for it
Downtown Hound
Oct 2012
#33
"attracted national attention, and received coverage from--" Mission Accomplished
X_Digger
Oct 2012
#32