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originally posted by: bender151
originally posted by: Krazysh0t
originally posted by: network dude
originally posted by: Krazysh0t
a reply to: network dude
You may not realize this, but there is more about the M4/M16/AR-15 gun that deems it an assault rifle than JUST the fact it is semi-automatic.
PS: Heck that M4 that is depicted in the image is also known as a carbine because it is a short rifle that sacrifices maximum range for easier urban engagement than the old fashioned M16 does.
So is an AR-15 from Bob's guns an Assault Rifle? (yes or no is all you need here)
I guess so. It's pretty much the same gun as an M-16; it just can't be set to 3 round burst like the M16 can.
Please smack yourself in the forehead. "It's pretty much the same gun... except, derp, the one key feature it lacks that would distinguish it from every other semi automatic weapon." It's like saying your regular pencil is pretty much the same thing as a mechanical one except that it requires sharpening.
the one key feature it lacks that would distinguish it from every other semi automatic weapon."
originally posted by: shooterbrody
originally posted by: vinifalou
At this point I'm pretty sure there's an agenda to disarm the citizens.
And seeing who is pushing this agenda is what's making me fear for my future.
i agree
they want to change the second ammendment, there is a provided route for that, let them use it
otherwise it is nothing more than POLITICAL grandstanding
notice how they ignore semi auto handguns
because it doesnt suit their agenda
originally posted by: butcherguy
It makes no sense.....
originally posted by: Chadwickus
Is there actually any pro second amendment people that aren’t paranoid that they’re gonna take your guns away?
Like, does it come when you get your licence?
“Here’s your gun sir, and your dose of paranoia too”
originally posted by: network dude
www.nytimes.com...
The writing below the above picture:
A rifle from the 18th century, when the Second Amendment was written, and an assault rifle of today. Credit Top, MPI, via Getty Images, bottom, Joe Raedle/Getty Images .
Here is my first "Assault Rifle" I purchased"
Sure it's only a .22LR, but the lead is the same size as the scary Black rifle above, and it shoots the same way, "semi automatic", it even has multiple rounds. I can buy Ruger's version of the same rifle and get a 100 shot magazine for it.
But the big picture is at this point in the discussion, there just is no excuse for calling a semi-automatic weapon an 'assault weapon'. there is enough information available, people have explained this over and over again. It's pushing an agenda at best, being stupid like a sack of hammers, at worst.
This:
Is and M249 also known as a SAW. It is fully automatic, and is in fact an assault weapon. It is used by our military to use in forward assaults.
Ignorance at this point can't be blamed on anything other than lack of intelligence.
originally posted by: Agit8dChop
originally posted by: butcherguy
It makes no sense.....
well, look at the last 10 major massacres - what weapons were used?
handguns, shotguns or semi-automatic rifles?
It makes no sense.... unless you see that their goal is to incrementally ban all privately owned weapons, and the 'assault weapons' are the first easy step.
originally posted by: shooterbrody
originally posted by: Agit8dChop
originally posted by: butcherguy
It makes no sense.....
well, look at the last 10 major massacres - what weapons were used?
handguns, shotguns or semi-automatic rifles?
look at chicago
one needs to look no further than chiraq to see the agenda
You cant say, X City is in dire straits therefore it proves its pointless.
Chicago recorded 286 shooting incidents and 78 slayings through the first two months of this year,
The number of shooting incidents in Chicago dropped from 3,550 to 2,785 for the same period. Police say they bulk of the violence is gang-related.
You literally would rather have your children murdered at school if it meant you could go to your local shop and buy a ridiculous gun that has no place in society
You cant tell me the 2nd amendment was written with AR15's and other similar weapons in mind..
originally posted by: Agit8dChop
originally posted by: butcherguy
It makes no sense.....
well, look at the last 10 major massacres - what weapons were used?
handguns, shotguns or semi-automatic rifles?
originally posted by: Agit8dChop
a reply to: shooterbrody
this is why a sensible debate about guns cant happen... some of you have 0 sense..
People talk about sensible gun laws you rabidly attack it like your 2nd amendment is going to be abolished.
Make changes.. adjust it to suit the times because your society is flooded with mentally deranged people
You can pretend there's no issue and watch people suffer or you can do something and maybe make a positive change..