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In reply to the discussion: Handgun type used on Sikhs is mass shooting weapon of choice [View all]OneTenthofOnePercent
(6,268 posts)Enacting a limit of 1 round would be unreasonable (too much restriction). Enacting a limit of 100 rounds would be unreasonable (this restriction solves nothing). So there is a point somewhere in between that can be considered reasonable, right? IMO, you need a solid starting point and basis/justification for a gun control debate. When talking about limiting any enumerated right, requirements should not be vague and limitations should not be arbitrary. There should be justification all around. I think we've demonstrated points a and b below. So, what next?
a) Determine the necessity for action - (the need to limit firepower has been illustrated)
b) Determine what item needs limitation to satisfy the necessity for action - (magazines limits will limit firepower)
c) Determine Limitations - ( ... ??? ...)
High capacity magazines can be bad. Got it. Why? Because they allow a shooter to achieve maximal amount shots fired in a minimal amount of time. OK, I get that too. So if one suggests a ban or more regulation in sale on these hi-cap magazines...
My question is, "If limiting the maximum amount shots fired in a minimal amount of time is the goal... what should the magazine limit be (ie: shots per second) to determine which kinds of magazines receive extra legal hurdles? 3 rounds, 10 rounds, 15 rounds, 20 rounds, 30 rounds ... ?"