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jmowreader

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117. Part of the power of being on the offensive is having the gun in your hands

Tue Dec 18, 2012, 02:41 PM

Dec 2012

If we gave one of our number an M-16 and sent that person into a building that had people carrying guns, our person would be watching for anything that looked like someone going for a gun, and they would blow that someone's shit away. Watch that ABC video someone posted here a few days ago - the gun nut always got his shit blown away.

It takes a period of time to react to a threat. If your gun is in the holster, you have to recognize that there is a threat, draw, locate the target, aim and fire. Cops go into a known threat situation with their guns held straight out in front of them for a reason.

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How many of you would be willing to limit magazine capacity to save one child's life? [View all] Bonhomme Richard Dec 2012 OP

I am willing, Richard elehhhhna Dec 2012 #1

Seems like a great first step. Warren Stupidity Dec 2012 #2

depending on the limit bossy22 Dec 2012 #3

10 rounds, NO MORE RomneyLies Dec 2012 #9

That is about five too many. Warren Stupidity Dec 2012 #13

I think five is enough, but I could go for ten... Jeff In Milwaukee Dec 2012 #116

Just one life would make it totally worthwhile frazzled Dec 2012 #4

I'll go further. Anybody who refuses to give them up completely after the ban goes in effect RomneyLies Dec 2012 #5

Get ready for a thousand sophisms...there's no use conversing with gun nuts alcibiades_mystery Dec 2012 #6

^^^ This ^^^ n/t RomneyLies Dec 2012 #10

Assholes well Berserker Dec 2012 #14

Adam Lanza was law abiding all the way up to the point where he wasn't. RomneyLies Dec 2012 #20

they were law abiding before they did it BainsBane Dec 2012 #25

According to everyone I have spoken to quakerboy Dec 2012 #68

You're anticipating a dozen intruders into your home at once? Wednesdays Dec 2012 #89

Excellent observation. RC Dec 2012 #99

Amen! llmart Dec 2012 #40

Yes. Warren DeMontague Dec 2012 #7

I would. Chiquitita Dec 2012 #8

I hope that happens. ohheckyeah Dec 2012 #11

Here's some idea of what's out there RomneyLies Dec 2012 #15

Wow - I had no idea. ohheckyeah Dec 2012 #22

"I have no problem doing away with concealed carry" justanidea Dec 2012 #50

Because concealed carry is a STUPID FUCKING IDEA???? RomneyLies Dec 2012 #58

Open carry is a right but it's silly... Lightbulb_on Dec 2012 #75

Your wild west wet dream is BULLSHIT RomneyLies Dec 2012 #76

No kidding... Lightbulb_on Dec 2012 #80

And a magazine ban fits in this discussion, how? Wednesdays Dec 2012 #90

Part of the power of being on the offensive is having the gun in your hands jmowreader Dec 2012 #117

I'm from a state and have lived in another state ohheckyeah Dec 2012 #65

Why is there even a need for magazines? leanforward Dec 2012 #57

That's how we did it when I was a kid. RomneyLies Dec 2012 #60

All the action types you just mentioned use magazines. ManiacJoe Dec 2012 #72

You can swap a 10-rd magazine for a new one in probably 5 seconds NickB79 Dec 2012 #92

Fine with me SpartanDem Dec 2012 #12

High-death count magazines BainsBane Dec 2012 #16

Massacre Magazines RomneyLies Dec 2012 #17

that works for me too BainsBane Dec 2012 #26

10 rounds good, 11 rounds bad!! derby378 Dec 2012 #18

Then you would do nothing. I got it. n/t Bonhomme Richard Dec 2012 #21

He reloaded four times with his 30 round massacre magazines. RomneyLies Dec 2012 #24

From what I've heard, he cornered children in classrooms NickB79 Dec 2012 #93

As I recall he had nineteen 10 and 15 round magazines NNN0LHI Dec 2012 #100

Your justifications are no longer acceptable BainsBane Dec 2012 #28

"Sensible," my ass... derby378 Dec 2012 #31

We law-abiding drivers are punished every day because of the actions of bad drivers. jeff47 Dec 2012 #34

Driving is a privilege - gun ownership is a right derby378 Dec 2012 #37

Actually, you seem to have trouble reading the constitiution jeff47 Dec 2012 #38

Your opinion, and yours alone derby378 Dec 2012 #49

It takes a very obtuse soul Tsiyu Dec 2012 #67

human life is a right BainsBane Dec 2012 #48

So, as a law-abiding citizen, why do you need a 100 round magazine? rbixby Dec 2012 #39

I don't but only because of a tendency to jam... Lightbulb_on Dec 2012 #77

Okay, so then why do you need 30 rounds? rbixby Dec 2012 #95

Work and hobby... Lightbulb_on Dec 2012 #98

What sort of work requires regularly firing off 30+ rounds of ammo rbixby Dec 2012 #102

Check the avatar... Lightbulb_on Dec 2012 #103

And what are those responsibilities? rbixby Dec 2012 #107

In my community as well as LEO and others... Lightbulb_on Dec 2012 #109

in other words you don't give a fuck about the lives of children BainsBane Dec 2012 #46

how is it punishment BainsBane Dec 2012 #51

Why do you consider a 10-round magazine limit tblue37 Dec 2012 #59

I have to take off my shoes every time I fly because of the FAILED actions of one mad man RomneyLies Dec 2012 #61

Bingo! peacebird Dec 2012 #79

Your hobby is now more important than the lives of 20 children DisgustipatedinCA Dec 2012 #88

You're right. pnwmom Dec 2012 #30

That, too, is just another "quick fix" scheme derby378 Dec 2012 #32

Your current ideas require the sacrifice of 20 children. jeff47 Dec 2012 #35

No, that ban had a loophole large enough to drive a gun show through. pnwmom Dec 2012 #36

This time, we're doing it right RomneyLies Dec 2012 #62

This is why topic-knowledgeable people are needed to write the laws. ManiacJoe Dec 2012 #74

Count me as one who SheilaT Dec 2012 #19

This. nt laundry_queen Dec 2012 #71

What we need is our Congress to be willing Marrah_G Dec 2012 #23

I would. Limit long gun detachable magazines to 5 rounds. Kaleva Dec 2012 #27

Zero capacity is fine with me. undeterred Dec 2012 #29

I'm fine with it. napoleon_in_rags Dec 2012 #33

Slippery slope for me, so no... Lightbulb_on Dec 2012 #41

Is there a specific freedom to rounds per second with unlimited capacity? Bonhomme Richard Dec 2012 #44

It's an easy and lazy argument to make... Lightbulb_on Dec 2012 #78

Holy shit. Kingofalldems Dec 2012 #110

Close enough... Lightbulb_on Dec 2012 #112

First, tell us what a magazine is. Then I'll tell you what I think about limiting it. Honeycombe8 Dec 2012 #42

Definitions: see the link. ManiacJoe Dec 2012 #70

I already found out in the meantime. But thanks. And I think that's a great idea. nt Honeycombe8 Dec 2012 #113

There is no given right to how many rounds.... Bonhomme Richard Dec 2012 #43

I am for magazines compatible with the design of the fire arm per the manufacturer TheKentuckian Dec 2012 #45

the so-called "Democratic" gun lovers have spoken BainsBane Dec 2012 #47

I could easily limit size of magazines, Ilsa Dec 2012 #52

Would you be willing to ban cars if it could save one child's life? ComplimentarySwine Dec 2012 #53

Seriously? renie408 Dec 2012 #55

So is that a no? ComplimentarySwine Dec 2012 #56

Hopefully not you, as your selfishness is clear. Mass Dec 2012 #63

Clearly the regulations governing cars aren't stopping the mass killing of children ComplimentarySwine Dec 2012 #66

You just earned your place on my ignore list. Mass Dec 2012 #94

I'll say this slowly so you can understand XRubicon Dec 2012 #69

The NRA thanks you for your help spreading their talking points _ed_ Dec 2012 #85

Absolutely, I would say 5 rounds is sufficient for home defense or hunting. Flatulo Dec 2012 #54

How many of you would be willing to give up personal privacy to save on child's life? krispos42 Dec 2012 #64

I'd certainly be willing. But there is one problem: Azathoth Dec 2012 #73

All guns clip/mags over 10 rounds=JAIL kooljerk666 Dec 2012 #81

I am willing to repeal all CCW laws... nt Comrade_McKenzie Dec 2012 #82

I would! nt raccoon Dec 2012 #83

asbestos long johns in place melm00se Dec 2012 #84

It simply amazes me that people still come up with an argument..... Bonhomme Richard Dec 2012 #86

Hell, I'm not even talking about taking the "Assault Weapons" away. Bonhomme Richard Dec 2012 #87

I'm all for this, but there's one problem Wednesdays Dec 2012 #91

"It might slow them down a little bit" that alone would be.... Bonhomme Richard Dec 2012 #97

I don't know the specifics but Union Scribe Dec 2012 #111

The Virginia Tech shooter used a lot of 10-rd magazines NickB79 Dec 2012 #96

Maybe we need to also ban the sale of additional magazines TexasBushwhacker Dec 2012 #108

Magazines fail, some quite frequently NickB79 Dec 2012 #115

For 43 years I was staunchly opposed to gun control kwolf68 Dec 2012 #101

I would like to see all AR types any Glocks and 9mm what have you upaloopa Dec 2012 #104

Suspender and belt approach exboyfil Dec 2012 #105

Zero rounds sounds about right relayerbob Dec 2012 #106

Yes! PA Democrat Dec 2012 #114

This is a bandage where a tourniquet is needed jmowreader Dec 2012 #118