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In reply to the discussion: IT'S. THE. GUNS. [View all]rdking647
(5,113 posts)179. we dont even have to ban them
just restrict them like we do machine guns and silencers,
require an NFA permit.
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Hi, I've a question for you. Did DU get linked to again at ar15? Thanks in advance for answering.
uppityperson
Jun 2016
#43
Okay, let me clarify. A weapon that fires multiple shots in a short period of time w/o reloading.
nolabear
Jun 2016
#45
There was a cop at the site who had a gun, He could not stop the madman with an assault rifle.
Fla Dem
Jun 2016
#80
Some club-goers said if it were not for the return fire, it could have been worse.
Eleanors38
Jun 2016
#70
This isn't that incredibly goddamned stupid "good guy with a gun" bullshit, is it?
Spider Jerusalem
Jun 2016
#13
Not many, and unarmed old people have stopped some too -- like Lougher. We don't need cowboys
Hoyt
Jun 2016
#37
Not sure what this has to do with the easy availability of assault-style weapons with massive magazi
Dem2
Jun 2016
#112
It happens in China repeatedly. At least I remember hearing the news of such atrocities.
BlueNoMatterWho
Jun 2016
#20
The NRA is a lobbying group for gun manufacturers. It does not protect 2nd amendment rights.
Lint Head
Jun 2016
#205
Shotguns are illegal if they can hold more than three shells"<< nope, you just cant have more than 3
AntiBank
Jun 2016
#154
All the usual roaches are skittering out from the dark places. They will do the same thing they
Squinch
Jun 2016
#83
Funny, I clobbered 2 Forrestal-class roaches last night, but neither was armed.
Eleanors38
Jun 2016
#91
Keep your filthy words and sentiments in your own mouth and out of mine, thanks.
beevul
Jun 2016
#200
What is special about "assault weapons" that they need more restrictions than other guns?
ManiacJoe
Jun 2016
#164
They can accept large-capacity magazines (30 rounds) that aren't readily available for most other
Francis Booth
Jun 2016
#198
So, so true. But its just so much easier to blame, and rage against an object. nt
jack_krass
Jun 2016
#152
Especially since the basic perp in US mass killings is a white male of Christian heritage...
Hekate
Jun 2016
#88
OF COURSE! And to all reading, please don't engage the gun apologists in this thread. It
Squinch
Jun 2016
#59
Yes! Prohibition orthodoxy MUST be maintained. It has worked so well in the past.
Eleanors38
Jun 2016
#77
There is an oldie-goldie post in the GCRKBA group which lists aspersions toward gun owners.
Eleanors38
Jun 2016
#87
when you are ready to accept the civil war that would result from a repeal of the 2nd amendment
AntiBank
Jun 2016
#76
My opinion ; All guns people own should be kept locked at their local armory . They should need a
geretogo
Jun 2016
#78
We are now LESS FREE because of guns. If you think that you need a firearm to protect
vkkv
Jun 2016
#90
Its a rational argument seeing in the 20th century guns aren't an equalizer. Everyone and their ...
uponit7771
Jun 2016
#109
History - exactly that. Things have changed far too much for the U.S. gov't / military to
vkkv
Jun 2016
#143
Many misconceptions, here. Those not following the commandant to avert eyes, please....
Eleanors38
Jun 2016
#95
History - exactly that. Things have changed far too much for the U.S. gov't / military to
vkkv
Jun 2016
#132
NO, the kind of examples being offered will never happen here. Vietnam? Cuba? That's your argument?
vkkv
Jun 2016
#213
Again, your theories of why Americans won't revolt are interesting and I may agree with some...
Eleanors38
Jun 2016
#216
I stand by my OP - If one thinks that they need firearms to fight a tyrannical U.S. gub'mnt
vkkv
Jun 2016
#218
Anybody who tells u that devices that make it easy to slaughter dozens of people aren't part of the
Dem2
Jun 2016
#118
Republicans won't see this as a problem as long as the victims are voting for Democrats.
Spitfire of ATJ
Jun 2016
#141
So I'd have to pay a $200 tax on each of the normal capacity magazines I own?
Just reading posts
Jun 2016
#182
Most of them are 30 round magazines. I have at about 20 magazines for each of my rifles.
Just reading posts
Jun 2016
#223