After Trump's NRA 'Cowardice,' Biden Leads On Banning Deadly AR-15s - The Beat - MSNBC

[Rhiannon12866]

In the wake of a mass shooting in Colorado, former president Barack Obama called for action against gun violence, slamming “cowardly politicians” for opposing firearm restrictions. The shooting in Colorado is yet another mass shooting perpetuated with the use of an AR-15. In fact, about 25 percent of the past 80 mass shootings have involved AR-15s. In this special report, MSNBC’s Ari Melber walks through the history and development of the deadly weapon, and details Biden’s efforts to ban it from civilian use for good. Aired on 03/23/2021.




Here’s Proof That AR-15s Are Weapons Of War - The Beat With Ari Melber - MSNBC

The death toll from the shooting in Colorado may be unusual in most countries, but it’s common in the U.S. because the alleged killer used an “AR-15 style rifle,” a weapon explicitly meant for going on offense and not defense. In this special report, MSNBC’s Ari Melber traces the origins of the weapon and its intended use, how civilians came about using it in increasing numbers, and what makes it so deadly. Aired on 03/23/2021.

[Hugh_Lebowski]

1. 25% of the past 80 mass shootings seems low but either way, I bet they're responsible for well over

25% of the corpses.

[Rhiannon12866]

2. I think so, too. Automatic weapons are designed to take out as many of the "enemy" as possible

[Duppers]

3. K & R

& Bookmarking.

TY!

[IronLionZion]

4. It's fun to ask gun nuts to explain the difference between AR-15 and M16

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M16_rifle

And why militaries chose these requirements when soliciting bids from gun manufacturers.