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Hoyt

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149. You used the term "recent" first. I'm sorry, more guns won't protect you or

Tue Apr 30, 2019, 06:26 PM

Apr 2019

anyone else. Irrational ignorant white wingers want guns to protect them from minorities and the gubmit, old folks want guns to protect themselves from so-called young “thugs,” etc.

70% of us get along fine without a gun in our pants.

Time for this crud to stop, SQUEE.

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Semi automatics need to be outlawed [View all] SHRED Apr 2019 OP

+100000000000. Gun-strokers will whine and claim it's unpatriotic. Tough! Hoyt Apr 2019 #1

There is no need for these weapons SHRED Apr 2019 #2

It's a great idea TheRealNorth Apr 2019 #129

My little 9mm does exactly what you describe at140 May 2019 #179

Just a thought: IggleDuer Apr 2019 #3

Semi automatic what? N/T bluecollar2 Apr 2019 #4

Semi-automatic shit-wits? Perhaps? Maru Kitteh Apr 2019 #54

This won't happen Lithos Apr 2019 #5

We can land a man on the moon SHRED Apr 2019 #6

No, it's a case of definition Lithos Apr 2019 #7

Yep impossible SHRED Apr 2019 #8

Whatever Lithos Apr 2019 #12

Actually, defining semi-automatic is quite easy, if you actually know how firearms work. better Apr 2019 #16

You have done a great deal to define the issue Lithos Apr 2019 #20

You must be able to identify an AR-15 hammer spring blind folded to have an opinion on brewens Apr 2019 #77

Give the poster ("better") credit for wanting action on high capacity magazines MH1 Apr 2019 #154

Last time, with the assault weapons ban, they ramped up manufacturing of those magazines brewens May 2019 #164

I was one of the few regulars at the gun range who didn't buy hi-cap magazines... spin May 2019 #192

I couldn't identify an AR-15 hammer spring without a blindfold but ... spin May 2019 #191

The steady line has been ( and will be) that the reason for the 2nd Amendment... Baconator Apr 2019 #27

The other issue is that 95% or more of homicides are single-victim incidents krispos42 Apr 2019 #155

Nailed it Amishman May 2019 #185

It's not even that complex krispos42 May 2019 #187

There were no aliens on the moon shooting at us when we landed. .... spin Apr 2019 #72

Post removed Post removed Apr 2019 #131

Mentally unstable sarisataka Apr 2019 #138

Excellent questions all, which will no doubt be dodged with the skill of a NFL wide receiver... friendly_iconoclast May 2019 #159

I am truly shocked sarisataka May 2019 #170

I have talked to the locals in my area. ... spin Apr 2019 #140

Too bad the public doesn't care that much hack89 Apr 2019 #9

Not enough.... sarisataka Apr 2019 #10

*SIGH* ADX Apr 2019 #13

It is ironic sarisataka Apr 2019 #23

You're almost there, but lets kick it up a notch...... Fla_Democrat Apr 2019 #14

Now you are thinking outside the box sarisataka Apr 2019 #24

Maybe an expiration date is in order..... Fla_Democrat Apr 2019 #98

Where is a useful "Saloth Sr" when you need one? discntnt_irny_srcsm May 2019 #163

No they don't and no they won't. ... ADX Apr 2019 #11

disarm? handmade34 Apr 2019 #28

LOL, ok! Nt USALiberal Apr 2019 #32

I don't think we should tacitly advocate threatening to shoot at our government with guns ... uponit7771 Apr 2019 #33

I didn't advocate for anything of the sort... ADX Apr 2019 #85

Yeah, 'disarm' means take our arms off at the shoulder and kissing our rights 'goodbye' uponit7771 Apr 2019 #91

Oh really? Is that what "disarm" means? To "take (someone's) arms off at the shoulder"? ADX Apr 2019 #93

In 1994 Ronald Reagan supported the assault weapons ban. Every Republican needs to be asked at every scrutineer Apr 2019 #15

There's one problem with that idea. better Apr 2019 #19

Your number one is factually false on its face due to bump stocks and number 4 is the reason why... uponit7771 Apr 2019 #34

No, point number one is not in fact false, per the actual language of the AWB. better Apr 2019 #53

You do understand that all rifles kill less people then knives, hand, feet & clubs? EX500rider Apr 2019 #78

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Apr 2019 #99

This lame ass argument again. mac56 Apr 2019 #118

Trying to ban something that won't put a dent in the homicide rate but will elect a bunch of GOP's EX500rider Apr 2019 #119

We're dealing with actual animists who believe inanimate objects control minds... friendly_iconoclast May 2019 #160

It is amazing...they seem to think banning AR15's will somehow matter... EX500rider May 2019 #173

Simple Solution fescuerescue Apr 2019 #48

You beat me to it. Sparkly May 2019 #188

The AWB leaves semi-automatics legal, unfortunately Recursion Apr 2019 #38

On the other hand... better Apr 2019 #57

I do sometimes think fixed magazines are the answer here Recursion Apr 2019 #64

In concept, I'd agree with that, to a point. better Apr 2019 #67

I'm thinking of the AR in particular Recursion Apr 2019 #68

He supported it because it didn't actually ban military style weapons hack89 Apr 2019 #44

Nope. aikoaiko Apr 2019 #17

Hmmm, what a shock! Nt USALiberal Apr 2019 #127

That's a thought that ought to get a lot of GOP voted in to office. nt EX500rider Apr 2019 #18

No it wont, the polling is with the OP not this opinion uponit7771 Apr 2019 #35

Really.. EX500rider Apr 2019 #49

Please link to that polling. former9thward Apr 2019 #86

here uponit7771 Apr 2019 #88

Nope, not at all. former9thward Apr 2019 #100

Semi-Automatic what? GulfCoast66 Apr 2019 #21

Geez, how heavy is your portfolio into private prisons? tritsofme Apr 2019 #22

Stuff like this is what keeps the NRA funded and bunkers stocked... Baconator Apr 2019 #25

Polling is with OP not NRA on this issue uponit7771 Apr 2019 #37

Polling for stricter gun laws! atreides1 Apr 2019 #51

Strawman, no one said confiscation uponit7771 Apr 2019 #89

Did you read the OP? Baconator Apr 2019 #109

Confiscated means take in this case just don't get caught with one uponit7771 Apr 2019 #110

Distinction without a difference... Baconator Apr 2019 #111

Polling doesn't gauge how strongly people feel about an issue Kaleva Apr 2019 #55

70% want stricter assault weapons laws uponit7771 Apr 2019 #90

But that 70% really don't fight for it that hard. Kaleva Apr 2019 #97

You say that like it's true...lol...feel free to post a link to a poll.. EX500rider Apr 2019 #71

You can google like I can uponit7771 Apr 2019 #92

"Stricter assault weapon laws" has zero to do with confiscation or outlawing. nt EX500rider Apr 2019 #94

Stricter doesn't communicate more in any way uponit7771 Apr 2019 #95

The amount of support for a semi-auto ban and confiscation would be in the single digits. nt EX500rider Apr 2019 #96

The NRA needs to be taken care of to fescuerescue Apr 2019 #47

No, no, no. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2019 #26

So, because you never have no one else ever has or will ever have a need? Your experience is... Marengo Apr 2019 #60

Yeah, I think I'll go there. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2019 #69

And your "there" is more conceited rubbish. For those who have actually used a firearm in... Marengo Apr 2019 #70

"I'm 70 years old and have NEVER, NEVER, NEVER felt a need for a gun." EX500rider Apr 2019 #73

So your need for an AR15 trump's everyone else's need for safety. Hoyt Apr 2019 #101

I don't have or need a AR-15....but outlawing ALL rifles won't put a dent in the US homicide rate.. EX500rider Apr 2019 #106

Yeah, let's do nothing for another decade and put another 100 Million guns on the street that we'll Hoyt Apr 2019 #115

Who said I have a "daily carry weapon"? EX500rider Apr 2019 #116

Then, you should find it pretty easy to give up your guns for the good of society. Hoyt Apr 2019 #121

No thanks. My guns don't hurt "society" Maybe you should give up your car for the good of society? EX500rider Apr 2019 #122

Come on EZrider, unintentional poisoning deaths have not relevance in our gun problem. Your problem Hoyt Apr 2019 #123

Sure, I give them up....as soon as.. EX500rider Apr 2019 #147

Give up all his guns? What of the one or two you have previously made allowances for? Marengo Apr 2019 #124

Marengo, who is your favorite in the Democratic Primary? Hoyt Apr 2019 #125

Irrelevant to the topic of this thread, how about an answer to my question? Marengo Apr 2019 #128

I see you are looking to come out of retirement. SQUEE Apr 2019 #133

I see all gunners -- that have been quiet for awhile -- must have issued call to arms on this thread Hoyt Apr 2019 #134

Recent events in this country have re-affirmed my desire to stay armed SQUEE Apr 2019 #136

Gunners have been promoting guns for a long time, and guns are the threat we all have to Hoyt Apr 2019 #139

An ARMED man stopped him Hoyt. SQUEE Apr 2019 #141

He was run out of the synagogue by unarmed people. Anger and guns don't mix well, SQUEE. Hoyt Apr 2019 #142

The Rabbi has stated differently, the news has stated differently. SQUEE Apr 2019 #143

More guns aren't going to protect anyone. Besides, you were promoting guns Hoyt Apr 2019 #144

Promoting guns, another mischaracterization SQUEE Apr 2019 #145

You used the term "recent" first. I'm sorry, more guns won't protect you or Hoyt Apr 2019 #149

*Do* let us know when *you'll* be providing unarmed security at a synagogue or black church friendly_iconoclast Apr 2019 #156

LMAO. And you are just another gun-stroker who thinks he's going to save the world toting Hoyt May 2019 #166

Hoyt, I'm just like you A: I don't own guns, and B: I'm not doing anything to restrict them friendly_iconoclast May 2019 #175

Contemplating restarting your robbery career, and worried about job safety? friendly_iconoclast May 2019 #178

Did you carry a gun or guns when you used to rob people? friendly_iconoclast May 2019 #161

I wonder how Hoyt will respond. Whenever I remind him of this he never directly denies having Marengo May 2019 #184

The gun control claque is quite open about expecting *others* to 'take one for the team'... friendly_iconoclast May 2019 #182

Perhaps all civilian weapons should be required to be pink. rickford66 Apr 2019 #29

Maybe rainbow instead. better Apr 2019 #56

No. This is an Ill- informed statement and is EXACTLY Drahthaardogs Apr 2019 #30

THIS!! bluestarone Apr 2019 #39

Vegas shooter had weapons that weren't semi-automatic either if I remember correctly... Baconator Apr 2019 #113

Not a good idea inwiththenew Apr 2019 #31

Yup, you'd need to grandfather or pay way above market value Amishman Apr 2019 #146

This proposal makes 1000% more sense than the assault weapons ban (nt) Recursion Apr 2019 #36

True, but that's because the Assault Weapons Ban makes almost no sense. aikoaiko Apr 2019 #40

No. It's stupid and made by someone who doesn't understand firearms Drahthaardogs Apr 2019 #41

And that *still* is more sensible than an AWB (nt) Recursion Apr 2019 #42

Yeah, I was referring to the OP, not the other statement Drahthaardogs Apr 2019 #43

And the rest after that fescuerescue Apr 2019 #45

Satire/sarcasm is hard to detect over the internet. I hope you are not tritsofme Apr 2019 #50

"They will still have knives and clubs," EX500rider Apr 2019 #74

No. We need them in case thirty people break into our house at night... Aristus Apr 2019 #46

That would be an (idiotic) argument in favor of keeping high capacity magazines, not semi-autos. better Apr 2019 #58

'I need them to protect myself if someone breaks into my house at night' is already Aristus Apr 2019 #59

That might be easy to say when it hasn't happened to you. better Apr 2019 #61

The people it does happen to tend to end up blasting family members instead of spooky, scary Aristus Apr 2019 #62

Perhaps you can advocate for your position without making light of real trauma. better Apr 2019 #66

Home invasion is a serious matter and not to be laughed about Kaleva Apr 2019 #63

A cursory Google search indicates that invasions of occupied homes at night do in fact occur. Marengo Apr 2019 #65

"they're going to break in when you're not there." Sure of that are you? EX500rider Apr 2019 #75

im in central wash in the mountains...5 acres of beautiful solitude.. and i HAVE had people bang.. samnsara Apr 2019 #104

"Guns for me, but not for thee", eh? friendly_iconoclast May 2019 #176

K & R Maru Kitteh Apr 2019 #52

K & R 50 Shades Of Blue Apr 2019 #76

I have to turn in my pistol? It is semi automatic LiberalArkie Apr 2019 #79

Yes, and get a Sig. Fla_Democrat Apr 2019 #102

+1 LongtimeAZDem Apr 2019 #107

Agree sarisataka Apr 2019 #120

So for having the Remington 22 we gave my dad 60 years ago aka-chmeee Apr 2019 #80

Or this semi automatic BB gun LiberalArkie Apr 2019 #81

hey thats MY gun! samnsara Apr 2019 #83

heck NO! I LIKE my semi automatic. Hubby and I took saftey courses, competed in shoots and.. samnsara Apr 2019 #82

I suspect that folks who make silly proposals like this don't live in places where it might come up. Baconator Apr 2019 #114

K&R... spanone Apr 2019 #84

Realistically, we're generations away from that happening. maxsolomon Apr 2019 #87

I have no great love for guns but I do like to have my .22 for varmits - I haven't shot my shotgun walkingman Apr 2019 #103

Anyone should have access to an AR-15 SCantiGOP Apr 2019 #105

Nether of which issue or use the AR15. n/t oneshooter Apr 2019 #152

You know that is misleading SCantiGOP Apr 2019 #153

Then you'll get pump action AR-15 style rifles, for good bad or indifferent: friendly_iconoclast May 2019 #162

Oh, guns don't kill people, right? SCantiGOP May 2019 #165

Any talk of gun control always seems to bite us in the ass jcmaine72 Apr 2019 #108

So you advocate candidates saying whatever it takes to get elected... MichMan Apr 2019 #148

So you want them elected Codeine Apr 2019 #151

Don't you just love the way some people around here like to put words in other people's mouths? jcmaine72 May 2019 #183

Only 24 recs here at DU pintobean Apr 2019 #112

Let's not and say we didn't. Bonx Apr 2019 #117

You're talking about most guns zipplewrath Apr 2019 #126

What if the Russians invade? guillaumeb Apr 2019 #130

or rabid, recently empowered anti-Semites come to your shul to kill you. SQUEE Apr 2019 #135

It's long past time for armed "Gabbais for Defense and Justice" groups to form friendly_iconoclast May 2019 #157

Not so! Soxfan58 Apr 2019 #132

You might want to read the 5th Amendment again. rsdsharp Apr 2019 #137

I've been mulling about getting my concealed-carry license Seeking Serenity Apr 2019 #150

Gun control advocates come in 2 types:1) animist fools that think inanimate objects cause crime... friendly_iconoclast May 2019 #158

Just between you and me Seeking Serenity May 2019 #167

Message auto-removed Name removed May 2019 #168

Welcome to DU sarisataka May 2019 #169

Pizza time. irisblue May 2019 #171

So what do you like on pizza MrH? irisblue May 2019 #172

I have a better idea Seeking Serenity May 2019 #174

I Understand All it Takes is Filing Down a Pin to Make a Semiautomatic an Automatic dlk May 2019 #177

Your understanding sarisataka May 2019 #180

Could Be. Someone Who Was a Firearms Guy Shared that Tidbit With Me a Long Time Ago dlk May 2019 #181

Think about that for a minute Fla_Democrat May 2019 #189

I'm Not a Gun Person, Nor Do I Care to Be dlk May 2019 #190

Congrats to the OP- This thread brought out most of the would-be cultural cleansers friendly_iconoclast May 2019 #186