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iemanja

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123. The vast majority of citizens
Sun Jun 5, 2022, 03:15 PM
Jun 2022

and even majority of gun owners support limits on assault riffles. The minority who make enabling mass murder their priority will never vote Democratic anyway. People are fed up with interests that get their rocks off on children's bodies, and votes trump the minority murder lobby.

Your excuses are predictable and tired.

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Do it!!! Walleye Jun 2022 #1
Absolutely. lindysalsagal Jun 2022 #2
Yes, we're always told money brings stability and wisdom bucolic_frolic Jun 2022 #3
put the tax on ar-15 ammo too. moonshinegnomie Jun 2022 #4
Good ideas-- too many AR-15s are already bought viva la Jun 2022 #5
Excellent idea pandr32 Jun 2022 #76
What is ar-15 ammo? Fla_Democrat Jun 2022 #6
Bullets. n/t intheflow Jun 2022 #8
So... every bullet? Fla_Democrat Jun 2022 #10
Bullets aren't sold individually. intheflow Jun 2022 #12
Depends, but ok Fla_Democrat Jun 2022 #17
Can a bullet in any chamber kill someone? intheflow Jun 2022 #20
Thank you Fla_Democrat Jun 2022 #40
it can be tailored to the muzzle velocity of the round moonshinegnomie Jun 2022 #19
5.56mm fires at the same muzzle velocity as most deer rifles NickB79 Jun 2022 #22
That's a very interesting idea... CaptainTruth Jun 2022 #50
Might have to recalibrate with handgun ammo NickB79 Jun 2022 #61
I'd also give a big reduction Sgent Jun 2022 #168
Limiting rate of fire is also an interesting idea. CaptainTruth Jun 2022 #172
I don't think an "energy tax " will work. James48 Jun 2022 #85
Getting guncels to destroy their own guns is counter-productive? Lancero Jun 2022 #148
if you saw off the barrel of a rifle there a good chance you commit a federal crime moonshinegnomie Jun 2022 #174
Kinda gaslighting us The Bopper Jun 2022 #56
So, a .223 is to be taxed Fla_Democrat Jun 2022 #81
so tax ALL rifle ammo that has an enertgy over x amount moonshinegnomie Jun 2022 #175
This is their game iemanja Jun 2022 #106
When trying to pass useful laws it helps to know the subject matter. EX500rider Jun 2022 #147
Like the body armor ban in NY DetroitLegalBeagle Jun 2022 #150
Like the California compliant sub 2000 Jake97 Jun 2022 #159
So your issue is with the cartridge and not the gun itself Kaleva Jun 2022 #166
Pretty sure AR-15s don't use 10 gauge... n/t whopis01 Jun 2022 #67
Friend of mine has one chambered in 12 gauge KS Toronado Jun 2022 #79
I don't know that Fla_Democrat Jun 2022 #86
Not on the ammo xmas74 Jun 2022 #7
Bingo! paleotn Jun 2022 #32
3D printer go Brrrrrrrrrrr Fla_Democrat Jun 2022 #99
Include if caught with ammo without a serial number on the magazine xmas74 Jun 2022 #103
Maybe we can give the police blanket authority to stop and frisk people MichMan Jun 2022 #105
Maybe more like xmas74 Jun 2022 #127
In Lansing and some others, police are prohibited from stopping people for non moving violations MichMan Jun 2022 #132
Magazines would have to be serialized now? Fla_Democrat Jun 2022 #120
Why shouldn't they be serialized? xmas74 Jun 2022 #126
What is to be done with the already existing ones? DetroitLegalBeagle Jun 2022 #151
This message was self-deleted by its author DiamondShark Jun 2022 #163
There are about 50 different calibers AR's are chambered in NickB79 Jun 2022 #15
AR-15 style guns can be chambered to fire anything from .22 LRs to shotgun shells. Kaleva Jun 2022 #164
While I can back this sentiment, I can see the ads now... Ferrets are Cool Jun 2022 #9
Democratic leadership often thinks this way. It has to stop. Blecht Jun 2022 #30
Absolutely Novara Jun 2022 #38
Might as well just make banning of all guns an official party policy MichMan Jun 2022 #39
You say this as if Republicans are not already doing this Blecht Jun 2022 #47
Just saying if the intent is to make Republicans squirm, just go all the way MichMan Jun 2022 #48
Symbolism is good! Blecht Jun 2022 #55
How about we just run on a message of trying to stop the murder of children? gldstwmn Jun 2022 #113
Countered by ads.... paleotn Jun 2022 #36
If they were smart.... Fla_Democrat Jun 2022 #88
This label of the Democrats as "elites" is the biggest crock of BS Sogo Jun 2022 #96
Then, the ads won't work, huh? Fla_Democrat Jun 2022 #101
"WE'RE not the ones with multi-billionaire donors..." Jedi Guy Jun 2022 #141
And we can say "We are passing measures to keep your kids alive in school, Sogo Jun 2022 #91
It's Unconstitutional Abnredleg Jun 2022 #11
You are correct on this Takket Jun 2022 #13
I don't think it is unconstitutional Buckeyeblue Jun 2022 #42
Liquor,cigarettes and hotels are not specifically mentioned in the Bill of Rights either MichMan Jun 2022 #52
The Constitution says nothing about SPECIFIC guns. Novara Jun 2022 #45
And the Constitution says nothing about SPECIFIC types of speech Abnredleg Jun 2022 #71
Meaningless symbolism.... brooklynite Jun 2022 #14
Wrong way to go. 48656c6c6f20 Jun 2022 #16
Actually ... PTWB Jun 2022 #24
Where is the clause against mandating 48656c6c6f20 Jun 2022 #26
Did I say anything about liability insurance? PTWB Jun 2022 #29
It is a violation of the First Amendment ripcord Jun 2022 #31
That type of liability insurance would be very cheap. MichMan Jun 2022 #25
They don't do that in NC dsc Jun 2022 #78
Liability insurance doesn't pay for criminal acts NickB79 Jun 2022 #33
People here will just say make the payouts part of the same law MichMan Jun 2022 #41
actually it does in some cases dsc Jun 2022 #80
ANY legislation will be argued as restricting gunz. paleotn Jun 2022 #43
So what? Isn't that the fucking point? Novara Jun 2022 #46
Yes. My point is, the gun humpers will whine, throw fits... paleotn Jun 2022 #66
I completely agree Novara Jun 2022 #104
Thank you. gldstwmn Jun 2022 #115
No insurance company is going to issue policies that cover illegal acts. nt EX500rider Jun 2022 #49
It is about insuring individuals for damages caused by guns (including unintentional damages). waterwatcher123 Jun 2022 #98
Bingo now you get it. 48656c6c6f20 Jun 2022 #118
I agree that the insurance angle is a much better way to go. Raising taxes can be used against us Ferrets are Cool Jun 2022 #69
Tax the guns, the ammo and the components that make them. C_U_L8R Jun 2022 #18
I want all semi-automatic rifles banned, not just military style weapons, we don't need them. fightforfreedom Jun 2022 #21
What about semi automatic handguns? MichMan Jun 2022 #27
Absolutely. paleotn Jun 2022 #65
If only NickB79 Jun 2022 #68
Yep. They're poised to go all "wild west".... paleotn Jun 2022 #72
Bad news NickB79 Jun 2022 #34
As for handguns, Mr. Evil Jun 2022 #51
So when a bank robber is firing a long gun at officers you want them to fire bean bags back? EX500rider Jun 2022 #110
So... you're pro street justice. Mr. Evil Jun 2022 #117
Haven't ruined my day EX500rider Jun 2022 #119
FYI, a double action revolver fires each time the trigger is pulled. n/t yagotme Jun 2022 #138
Because you don't go up against someone with a real gun with just a beanbag shotgun or 40-mike-mike. Jedi Guy Jun 2022 #142
This message was self-deleted by its author ancianita Jun 2022 #23
Chris Rock is for bullet control IronLionZion Jun 2022 #28
Classic! In It to Win It Jun 2022 #35
I certainly hope this passes. 1000% tax would keep most from buying these killing machines. Stuart G Jun 2022 #37
ssdd RaDaR63 Jun 2022 #44
I can't believe a sitting lawmaker would suggest something already determined to the unconstitional ripcord Jun 2022 #53
The Constitution prohibits laws that prevent people to have guns so this will be unlikely to cstanleytech Jun 2022 #54
Any bill that says anything can be introduced at any time. LiberatedUSA Jun 2022 #57
What about a reasonable user tax for victims funds? Captain Zero Jun 2022 #94
Sure. LiberatedUSA Jun 2022 #97
Good. Snackshack Jun 2022 #58
Would this Rebl2 Jun 2022 #59
Not a chance DetroitLegalBeagle Jun 2022 #60
Correct Rebl2 Jun 2022 #63
I doubt this could even pass the House. In It to Win It Jun 2022 #62
True Rebl2 Jun 2022 #64
Arm the rich!!! johnp3907 Jun 2022 #70
What about declaring some guns as being military grade.... RicROC Jun 2022 #73
The SC has held that the 2nd Amendment is an individual right Abnredleg Jun 2022 #74
Ive been wondering that Locrian Jun 2022 #75
Militia has been defined in Title 10 of the U.S. Code, Section 311 EX500rider Jun 2022 #111
No, don't tax firearms Pyryck Jun 2022 #77
The constitution says nothing about the number of guns you can own. 3825-87867 Jun 2022 #82
What problem does that solve? Zeitghost Jun 2022 #144
$20,000 is a bargain Turbineguy Jun 2022 #83
This message was self-deleted by its author Turbineguy Jun 2022 #84
Problem is, there are way too many already out there FakeNoose Jun 2022 #87
They should hire 10X more agents..... Fla_Democrat Jun 2022 #102
Okay, so I make a new rifle, the BS-16 krispos42 Jun 2022 #89
Ah, I came here to say this (nt) Recursion Jun 2022 #93
It's clever but they'll just release the "BS-16" next week to avoid it (nt) Recursion Jun 2022 #90
Dance around it as much as they can packman Jun 2022 #92
SCOTUS has already ruled on this ripcord Jun 2022 #95
What SCOTUS ruling is that iemanja Jun 2022 #107
Punative taxes aren't allowed as a way to suppress an individuals rights. ripcord Jun 2022 #108
Poll taxes iemanja Jun 2022 #109
I think you mean "guns are not a right in my mind" EX500rider Jun 2022 #114
Yes, I realize this is a country built on violence iemanja Jun 2022 #122
Poll taxes EX500rider Jun 2022 #116
Poll taxes are not ammunition iemanja Jun 2022 #121
And the Court ruling should be obvious EX500rider Jun 2022 #124
There are already taxes on guns iemanja Jun 2022 #129
Sure EX500rider Jun 2022 #133
So why do you feel the need iemanja Jun 2022 #136
It is a discussion board, I am pointing things that are impossible.. EX500rider Jun 2022 #146
Yet you only seem to discuss iemanja Jun 2022 #152
I suppose if you only look at my last 20 or so posts but I discuss all types of things. EX500rider Jun 2022 #156
I see iemanja Jun 2022 #157
Oh no!!! lol whatever, you might want a hobby. EX500rider Jun 2022 #160
What kind of gun control legislation Hav Jun 2022 #165
Well EX500rider Jun 2022 #169
And I think for real results EX500rider Jun 2022 #171
Coincidentally, Rep. Beyer announced he wont be running for re-election. SYFROYH Jun 2022 #100
The vast majority of citizens iemanja Jun 2022 #123
I'll wait for the survey data on 1000% increase in cost. SYFROYH Jun 2022 #145
What gun owners ever vote for Democrats? Kingofalldems Jun 2022 #135
Gun owners will iemanja Jun 2022 #137
Do you believe sarisataka Jun 2022 #140
Ahem. Im a gun owner. AR15, AR10, and a few others on the AWB list SYFROYH Jun 2022 #143
"What gun owners ever vote for Democrats?" EX500rider Jun 2022 #149
But none of them iemanja Jun 2022 #153
Pointing out what won't work or is unConstitutional is far from opposing EX500rider Jun 2022 #161
Nice try. iemanja Jun 2022 #162
Interesting, I was thinking about this today..... Fla_Democrat Jun 2022 #182
Do it. gldstwmn Jun 2022 #112
Secret Trump fans not liking this one. Kingofalldems Jun 2022 #125
Secret Trump fans not thinking for a minute about this one... brooklynite Jun 2022 #128
Disagree iemanja Jun 2022 #131
I think that secret Trump fans (do they exist?) would love Just A Box Of Rain Jun 2022 #134
Yep iemanja Jun 2022 #130
I don't think they give a shit because this has no chance of passing. Kaleva Jun 2022 #167
So only the rich can have guns... Zeitghost Jun 2022 #139
Not guns iemanja Jun 2022 #155
I believe making anything prohibitively expensive through taxation Zeitghost Jun 2022 #158
why not 10,000% WarGamer Jun 2022 #154
Smart move. roamer65 Jun 2022 #170
After reading this thread I'm going to go out on a limb & say... CaptainTruth Jun 2022 #173
i like the idea moonshinegnomie Jun 2022 #176
Rate of Fire Zeitghost Jun 2022 #177
An auto has a higher rate then a semi-auto which has a higher rate then a bolt action.... Kaleva Jun 2022 #178
All else being equal, that mostly holds true Zeitghost Jun 2022 #180
They do have an effect on the effective rate of fire over a period of time Kaleva Jun 2022 #181
What if the legislation said "X gun cannot fire more than 1 round per second under any conditions" CaptainTruth Jun 2022 #183
IMO Zeitghost Jun 2022 #184
I think your idea has merit and is well worth discussing. Kaleva Jun 2022 #179
Good idea. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 2022 #185
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