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ManiacJoe

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12. Tommy Guns are not banned.

Thu Jul 26, 2012, 07:36 PM

Jul 2012

Not at the federal level, any way. But they are tightly controlled (since 1934), and now very expensive since no more can be registered.

They are fun to shoot. Pricey to feed though. If you want one, fill out the paperwork and pay your $200 tax...

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My question to those who want to ban guns: How do you plan to "bell the cat?" [View all] Taverner Jul 2012 OP

Boy, the effort to ban/strictly control Tommy Guns was a complete flop too.... Junkdrawer Jul 2012 #1

Tommy Guns are not banned. ManiacJoe Jul 2012 #12

Considering the last crime with one was before the ban in 1934... gregoire Jul 2012 #26

I'd rather see a discussion on what can be done rather than the tried and true rustydog Jul 2012 #2

rusty, by now you know that no amount of slaughter of Americans in the streets, homes and CTyankee Jul 2012 #24

"gummit"? You do know how idiotic that sounds don't you? rl6214 Jul 2012 #34

Sure they know how stupid it sounds.. Fumesucker Jul 2012 #44

It's been a while but I think you are right with "gummint." I was recalling the old Pogo CTyankee Jul 2012 #60

So you're getting your material from old comic strips now? rl6214 Jul 2012 #71

Pogo had some good ones. "We have seen the enemy and they are us" was his most famous. CTyankee Jul 2012 #72

Of that 30K figure michreject Jul 2012 #37

Canada has a population of 34,844,096 and the U.S. has a population of 314,034,363 million. ... spin Jul 2012 #55

well for one MrDiaz Jul 2012 #57

I would like to see stats of the annual deaths GObamaGO Jul 2012 #65

I think you are using absolutes that don't exist to make an argument. upaloopa Jul 2012 #3

The Brady campaign, in their heyday, actually express such sentiment: OneTenthofOnePercent Jul 2012 #10

first time ive ever seen that, its scarey if that is the end goal. loli phabay Jul 2012 #40

While some of this is entirely reasonable.. sendero Jul 2012 #46

Let me see if I have this right guardian Jul 2012 #73

You have it wrong. OneTenthofOnePercent Jul 2012 #76

Sorry guardian Jul 2012 #77

Perhaps, but I don't consider a national gun registry to be "gun control" Taverner Jul 2012 #17

I'm a gun owner (gun-nut, in fact) and l agree with you... OneTenthofOnePercent Jul 2012 #56

What other purpose would it serve? hack89 Jul 2012 #58

Cops, as much as I dislike them, should know if the occupant is armed or not Taverner Jul 2012 #67

Since they have no way of tracking violent felons with illegal (unregistered) guns hack89 Jul 2012 #69

Do some research on Google about how Canada's national long gun registry worked out. ... spin Jul 2012 #59

The Canadian Constitution does not have an equivalent to the 2nd Amendment Taverner Jul 2012 #66

So since meth laws don't get it off the street, we should drop those laws? JoePhilly Jul 2012 #4

I would say yes Taverner Jul 2012 #18

Would that include not supporting laws regarding driving while on various drugs? JoePhilly Jul 2012 #25

Nope because at that point it is not a victimless crime Taverner Jul 2012 #27

Actually now that you mention it. sendero Jul 2012 #47

Make owning a gun Politicalboi Jul 2012 #5

Sure, why not give the Prison Industrial Complex some ideas.... Pholus Jul 2012 #7

That won't work either Taverner Jul 2012 #19

Any legal solution in the US that involves building more prisons is a lousy solution. (nt) Posteritatis Jul 2012 #22

Fuck all that .. MicaelS Jul 2012 #23

Exactly.. sendero Jul 2012 #48

Do you wish another civil war or a revolution? ... spin Jul 2012 #62

I think such laws would concentrate guns in the hands of criminals who would use them. OneTenthofOnePercent Jul 2012 #6

Your friend is commiting a federal crime. justanidea Jul 2012 #8

So is making bombs, meth, etc. Zalatix Jul 2012 #14

Yes he is Taverner Jul 2012 #15

Belling a cat is easy. Doing it with a break-away collar is not. HopeHoops Jul 2012 #9

What if you're a mouse tho? Taverner Jul 2012 #20

We get mice from time to time. They don't live long. HopeHoops Jul 2012 #53

Offer it a cheezburger? Ken Burch Jul 2012 #11

If we regulate wall street won't the traders just open up their own illegal market? Johonny Jul 2012 #13

Apples and Oranges Taverner Jul 2012 #16

I predict an edict of Homeland Security will be used to come after the guns Generic Other Jul 2012 #21

Are you insinuating that gun owners WOULD KNOWINGLY BREAK THE LAW? baldguy Jul 2012 #28

Instead of trying to reinvent the wheel, look at Canada and their gun laws. RC Jul 2012 #29

And while you are at it.. sendero Jul 2012 #49

Thanks for more proof we need to look at Canada for how they handle fire arms. RC Jul 2012 #64

Or Massachusetts MannyGoldstein Jul 2012 #51

One-Person Activism SoDesuKa Jul 2012 #30

I complely agree...nt and-justice-for-all Jul 2012 #31

depends where you live i suppose. where i am i see families out shooting all the time loli phabay Jul 2012 #33

Social Change SoDesuKa Jul 2012 #38

I dont agree, probuably as i have a use for my guns as do my neighbours loli phabay Jul 2012 #39

recreational drugs aren't "chic" anymore? LOL, somebody forgot to tell snooper2 Jul 2012 #74

How about banning manufacturing them, selling them, or transporting them? It would be a start. Tierra_y_Libertad Jul 2012 #32

Post removed Post removed Jul 2012 #35

I can make a gun for under 10 bucks michreject Jul 2012 #36

That assumes you have a bullet. Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #42

theres enough rounds out there to last for years, i wouldnt want to guess how many rounds people hav loli phabay Jul 2012 #43

A lot of guns out there are just heirlooms and people have no interest in ammo. Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #45

I have components to make thousands of bullets michreject Jul 2012 #54

Then you know what I mean. Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #78

"thus we will have no idea how many guns are really out there." Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #41

They're gun owners....who really cares what they think. ileus Jul 2012 #50

We would never get them all quaker bill Jul 2012 #52

Brilliant! Shadowflash Jul 2012 #61

Just ban assault style rifles. Exempt existing guns out there, but mandate as immediate of a halt in Erose999 Jul 2012 #63

Pistols and shotguns are just as deadly as "assault rifles" Taverner Jul 2012 #68

how would you do this... belcffub Jul 2012 #80

Most people aren't going to advocate a total ban. Tommy_Carcetti Jul 2012 #70

There's a big difference between legislating against undesirable behavior vs. inanimate objects. LAGC Jul 2012 #75

So gun owners are cats and people without guns are mice? aquart Jul 2012 #79

You're reading way too much into the example Taverner Jul 2012 #81

Why "bell the cat"?? We have enough guns. Let's just shoot it! retread Jul 2012 #82

no more gun shows. No more online sales. Purchase only from bonded licensed dealers with restictions librechik Jul 2012 #83

Most of that is already the law slackmaster Jul 2012 #84

"liability insurance" - now that sounds like a good idea Taverner Jul 2012 #85

Locking SunsetDreams Jul 2012 #86