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In reply to the discussion: SE Cupp doesn't know what "rapid-fire" or Military grade weapons" means [View all]JoePhilly
(27,787 posts)And I'm not only talking about the term "rapid fire".
The speed of fire is only one measure.
Range of accurate fire is another.
Kill potential of the weapon's ammo is another.
Clips sizes available for the weapon is another.
And many more could be selected. And this is just the elements associated with classifying the weapons.
Then there would be the kind of license you need for various weapons.
The need to periodically demonstrate proficiency. Think car inspection.
Proof you have an appropriate gun safe for your weapons (like proving you have car insurance when you buy a car).
As I said previously, the set of regulations placed around this area also creates a set of opportunities for the mentally ill, or the dangerous, to be identified and be prevented access.
I'm often surprised how often guns are lost or stolen. The fines for this should be very large, including temporary suspension of the right to own guns.
Lanza selected the weapons and ammo he used from a larger set of weapons because even he knew which weapons and ammo would be best for the type of killing he was planning to do. If he can figure that out, we should be able to as well.