banning assault weapons
Aug 8, 2019 19:51:23 #
boberic wrote:
Will please explain to me exactly what an assault weapon is.
It's a weapon you can use to assault someone with.
Aug 8, 2019 22:27:15 #
boberic wrote:
Will please explain to me exactly what an assault weapon is.
The term is an oxymoron. I never saw a reference to "assault weapons" when I had my Marine support training in the Seabees, while at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. All weapons (M-16's, M-14's) were referred to as rifles. The AK-47, which we fired for familiarization, was referred to as a rifle, as was the new AK-M.
In high school, I took Army ROTC. All U.S. infantry rifles were named U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30 (the M1), or U.S. Rifle, Caliber 7.62MM (the M14). The M-16 hadn't been introduced.
The term has come to mean any long arm which doesn't resemble a Pennsylvania/Kentucky long rifle.
Aug 8, 2019 22:57:31 #
jim quist wrote:
If I assault you with my colt .45, does it not then become an assault weapon? I think the confusion on just what an assault weapon is, is an intentional thing, for those wanting to ban weapons.
As is my assault brick.
It does have a bayonet attachment point.
Aug 8, 2019 23:01:10 #
btbg wrote:
You have hit on exactly what the problem is. There... (show quote)
Oh yes there is. Anyone who has served in the military knows as well. They just aren’t speaking. There’s a difference between my military rifle and civilian ARs.
Both are legal to own. Of course additional paperwork is required. And the cost is huge. Very very few folks own the military copy. None are used in crimes that I am aware of.
The media and evil leftie Dems have no understanding of firearms.
Aug 9, 2019 07:39:43 #
gorgehiker
Loc: Lexington, Ky
WNC Ralf wrote:
Who needs a semiautomatic anyway? I own a pump action long gun, a lever action long gun, three bolt action long gun, and three revolvers. The only semiautomatic I have is a 22 caliber long gun I bought for the wife to get her involved, would give it up in a NY minute if laws change. A majority of us gun owners want changes, better settle soon or later we could lose more.
It is nice to know that reasonable gun owners exist, but as soon as I saw your comment I knew you would be very unpopular here!
Aug 9, 2019 08:08:23 #
WNC Ralf wrote:
Who needs a semiautomatic anyway? I own a pump action long gun, a lever action long gun, three bolt action long gun, and three revolvers. The only semiautomatic I have is a 22 caliber long gun I bought for the wife to get her involved, would give it up in a NY minute if laws change. A majority of us gun owners want changes, better settle soon or later we could lose more.
THEY JUST WONT STOP WTH AR15...SOONER OR LATER WANT TOTAL CONFISCATION..
GIVE UP NOTHING!!!!!!!!!!!
Aug 9, 2019 08:09:08 #
gorgehiker wrote:
It is nice to know that reasonable gun owners exist, but as soon as I saw your comment I knew you would be very unpopular here!
REASONABLE TO YOU FOLKS MEANS NO GUNS AT ALL IN PUBLIC HANDS!!!!!!!!!!
Aug 9, 2019 08:32:42 #
gorgehiker wrote:
It is nice to know that reasonable gun owners exist, but as soon as I saw your comment I knew you would be very unpopular here!
Why is it reasonable to want to deny something to others because you don’t personally want one?
Aug 9, 2019 08:41:20 #
LWW
Loc: Banana Republic of America
jcboy3 wrote:
It's a weapon you can use to assault someone with.
So we should ban baseball bats?
Aug 9, 2019 08:43:47 #
gorgehiker
Loc: Lexington, Ky
Rose42 wrote:
Why is it reasonable to want to deny something to others because you don’t personally want one?
Because I also don't want to be shot by one.
Aug 9, 2019 08:52:25 #
OlinBost
Loc: Marietta, Ga.
Banning guns is not the answer. We need better ways to identify and help the people with mental issues and keep firearms of any type out of their hands.
Aug 9, 2019 08:55:22 #
WNC Ralf wrote:
Who needs a semiautomatic anyway? I own a pump action long gun, a lever action long gun, three bolt action long gun, and three revolvers. The only semiautomatic I have is a 22 caliber long gun I bought for the wife to get her involved, would give it up in a NY minute if laws change. A majority of us gun owners want changes, better settle soon or later we could lose more.
Ever been rushed by a charging Moose or bear?. Single shot will likely not dispatch them...
Aug 9, 2019 08:56:18 #
gorgehiker wrote:
Because I also don't want to be shot by one.
You would rather be k**led by a car or bomb then?
Aug 9, 2019 09:07:24 #
gorgehiker wrote:
Because I also don't want to be shot by one.
If someone wants to shoot you they sure don’t need a semi auto.
Aug 9, 2019 09:42:20 #
gorgehiker wrote:
Because I also don't want to be shot by one.
There are several ways to avoid that.
Don't leave your home, hire an escort service, take self defense class or don't ever go out with an assassin.
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