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57. Only if you think all murderous hatred is genuine mental illness. Some people are just evil, okay?

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"It's too soon to discuss this!" "Don't politicize these tragedies!" "Thoughts and---- Atticus Apr 2019 #1

I don't think we can eliminate crazy people hell bent on killing... mitch96 Apr 2019 #2

Guns don't kill people Major Nikon Apr 2019 #7

A nuclear bomb doesn't kill people. The person who triggers it does! Oneironaut Apr 2019 #18

+++++++ pangaia Apr 2019 #33

+ struggle4progress Apr 2019 #43

Actually I think they figured that one out: trucks EX500rider Apr 2019 #92

re: "In Europe when you can't readily get an semi automatic weapon..." discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2019 #94

And the AR-15 is the favorite of ignorant white wing racist gun-humpers. Hoyt Apr 2019 #3

"AR-15 is the favorite" mitch96 Apr 2019 #12

I think you can 3D print them. defacto7 Apr 2019 #21

No...you can't 3d print them. AncientGeezer Apr 2019 #62

That would be a rough call... mitch96 Apr 2019 #73

If only we could figure out the common element in all these mass shootings! Poiuyt Apr 2019 #4

Mental Illness is the most common element. madville Apr 2019 #5

And the easy access to GUNS! redstatebluegirl Apr 2019 #6

Access to guns used to be easier Kaleva Apr 2019 #13

I was being sarcastic Poiuyt Apr 2019 #8

I got your sarcasm. lunatica Apr 2019 #10

You might have a point. But it won't eliminate the AR-15. It must be banned. YOHABLO Apr 2019 #9

How do you propose to do that? Kaleva Apr 2019 #16

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So you need an AR-15 to protect yourself? defacto7 Apr 2019 #23

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How do you manage to carry a rifle on you 24/7? Kaleva Apr 2019 #29

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My revolver is my home defense weapon Kaleva Apr 2019 #36

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I enjoy the discussions about the use of guns for self/home defense for one simple reason Kaleva Apr 2019 #46

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I am glad I am not that paranoid. Wow, feel sorry for you. nt USALiberal Apr 2019 #51

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Crime rates violent and murders are WAY DOWN since the 1990s. If you think you need a gun..... USALiberal Apr 2019 #55

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If you have ever been in a disaster zone bluecollar2 Apr 2019 #67

I agree, there are some times it is needed, not 24/7/365. nt USALiberal Apr 2019 #69

The problem is that bluecollar2 Apr 2019 #80

No need to feel sorry for me. I'm a happy, peaceful person. Kaleva Apr 2019 #79

Revolvers are excellent self defense weapons... spin Apr 2019 #82

You touched on some of the reasons as to why I chose a revolver. Kaleva Apr 2019 #85

It sounds like an excellent, well thought out plan to me. (n/t) spin Apr 2019 #88

This is something I wish people would consider more carefully. better Apr 2019 #104

Interesting idea. (n/t) spin Apr 2019 #106

No, I dont... reACTIONary Apr 2019 #75

I'm thinking a howitzer. Or maybe a tank gun. scarletwoman Apr 2019 #27

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You can own either with the correct license... AncientGeezer Apr 2019 #71

Oh, ffs... scarletwoman Apr 2019 #81

Well....you can. AncientGeezer Apr 2019 #96

Seems America has a monopoly on mental illness aeromanKC Apr 2019 #14

The US has the highest rate of untreated serious mental illness madville Apr 2019 #39

There are also clear links between accessibility of weapons and mass shooters. LanternWaste Apr 2019 #89

really? barbtries Apr 2019 #26

No. Many of the people who do these shootings PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2019 #38

Only if you think all murderous hatred is genuine mental illness. Some people are just evil, okay? Hekate Apr 2019 #57

White, christian, right-wing men. smirkymonkey Apr 2019 #50

Unless one is serious about banning semiautos all together, the AR15 style rifle is here to stay. Kaleva Apr 2019 #11

I still believe we can have a law that limits muzzle velocity. CaptainTruth Apr 2019 #15

We are not that far off in agreement. Kaleva Apr 2019 #22

It's the cartridge the AR is designed around 1cheapbeemr Apr 2019 #17

Modern AR15 style rifles can fire anything from .22s to shotgun shells Kaleva Apr 2019 #24

Stuff and nonsense 1cheapbeemr Apr 2019 #99

So you have more of an issue with the cartridge and not the gun itself Kaleva Apr 2019 #100

That's a pretty well articulated concept. better Apr 2019 #105

And most every modern day assault rifle fires a cartridge that I talked about Kaleva Apr 2019 #108

Oh I'm aware that they are well regulated. better Apr 2019 #109

And the point of any if this is?..... 1cheapbeemr Apr 2019 #110

Again, it appears you have issue with the particlur cartridge and not the gun Kaleva Apr 2019 #111

Bingo - we have a keen grasp of the obvious! 1cheapbeemr May 2019 #114

The Army is considering switching to a larger round. Kaleva May 2019 #115

Fantastic! 1cheapbeemr May 2019 #116

I think the round to be useless myself. At least in my case. Kaleva May 2019 #117

This is why I have rechambered to 6.5 Grendel DVRacer May 2019 #118

I agree. The AR isn't going to go away. Kaleva May 2019 #121

I was at the 'Celebration of Life' of one of the Vegas victims 1cheapbeemr May 2019 #122

"Number of murder victims in the United States in 2017, by weapon" Kaleva May 2019 #123

What do you mean by "posers"? Marengo May 2019 #119

Are you aware the AR platform is modular? Marengo May 2019 #120

That's certainly what the bumper stickers and t-shirts allege. LanternWaste Apr 2019 #90

There's been no effort to ban guns that have the internal workings of an AR-15 Kaleva Apr 2019 #91

LIMIT MUZZLE VELOCITY CaptainTruth Apr 2019 #19

It's not velocity....it's impact energy...ft/lbs..that's the factor AncientGeezer Apr 2019 #49

Gunsplaining that is finally clear HopeAgain Apr 2019 #30

If This Keeps Up, the AR-15 Is Going to Get a Bad Reputation! DoctorJoJo Apr 2019 #32

The AR-15 was originally designed and manufactured for the United States Army. George II Apr 2019 #34

In fact it was the AR-10..... AncientGeezer Apr 2019 #58

That was the first model of the weapon. The AR-15 was based on the design of the AR-10.... George II Apr 2019 #61

Again..not true.... AncientGeezer Apr 2019 #63

It was. As a light weapon for people inexperienced with the heavier battle rifles. Caliman73 Apr 2019 #112

Back when I was a kid... mbusby Apr 2019 #35

Does DU still have the gungeon? llmart Apr 2019 #37

how soon was too soon for nz? they banned them in months AllaN01Bear Apr 2019 #41

Really what we need is to understand WHY it's the weapon of choice in mass shootings. better Apr 2019 #42

Terrorisms' weapon of choice. randr Apr 2019 #44

Last month a GWB Bush Judge lifted Ca's Ban on Hi Ca Mags:100,000s sold here between 3/28-4/28 stuffmatters Apr 2019 #45

I believe that ruling sarisataka Apr 2019 #47

I appreciate the correx.but still find the probable connex tween the dates of his hatecrimes impt stuffmatters Apr 2019 #48

Outlawing the AR-15 isn't going to solve the problem of mass shootings ADX Apr 2019 #52

Well, the prevailing wisdom in these parts is..... Fla_Democrat Apr 2019 #65

I'm with you on the bit about the problem not being the gun. better Apr 2019 #103

And it's still available....That many people die from anything else and it would be gone. spanone Apr 2019 #54

Many more die from handguns.. AncientGeezer Apr 2019 #60

40,000+ people were killed by cars last year AND the year before... ADX Apr 2019 #77

Cars are pretty useful for transportation. Progressive dog Apr 2019 #84

Rifles kill around 400 on avg per year EX500rider Apr 2019 #93

This Snackshack Apr 2019 #56

NZ doesen't have a Bill of Rights. AncientGeezer Apr 2019 #64

No. Snackshack Apr 2019 #66

It doesn't say anything about Iphone 10's or LT's in the 1st...and you misread Heller AncientGeezer Apr 2019 #70

re: "Furthermore the 2nd amendment..." discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2019 #87

Actually, they have a Constitution... discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2019 #86

You linked it.... AncientGeezer Apr 2019 #95

Exactly discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2019 #98

It doesn't feel any better when its not an AR-15. aikoaiko Apr 2019 #68

Yep...and in Poway and Auroua...the AR's failed.... AncientGeezer Apr 2019 #72

Semi automatics need to be outlawed SHRED Apr 2019 #76

How will that become a thing? AncientGeezer Apr 2019 #97

I put about 200 rounds through one of mine this afternoon. ginny skinny Apr 2019 #78

If the NRA had a lick of sense bmbmd Apr 2019 #83

I travel all over the world gopiscrap Apr 2019 #101

Weaponized vehicles will be used to kill masses of people. democratisphere Apr 2019 #102

Indeed, concentrating on the How instead of the Why is a mistake. EX500rider Apr 2019 #107

Won't help as much as you might think PBC_Democrat Apr 2019 #113