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72. At least 970k in 2012, per the NSSF. n/t

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Did the Assault Weapons Ban kill gun control? [View all] bossy22 Mar 2013 OP

The AWB is not dead. It will be voted on separately. Tx4obama Mar 2013 #1

you miss the point of the article bossy22 Mar 2013 #3

I did the same... Melon_Lord Mar 2013 #44

Can't get more than 40 senators, never mind 60, never mind the house. X_Digger Mar 2013 #65

It will be resuscitated after the next assault weapon massacre. sadbear Mar 2013 #2

as usual bossy22 Mar 2013 #4

The more I hear from gun freaks... 99Forever Mar 2013 #6

so someone who is against a measure that is mostly symbolic bossy22 Mar 2013 #10

Save it for... 99Forever Mar 2013 #13

i don't care if it sounds hollow if its the truth bossy22 Mar 2013 #15

That's right bud. 99Forever Mar 2013 #22

and that's alright by you? bossy22 Mar 2013 #26

Strawman much? 99Forever Mar 2013 #28

how is being so stubborn in your convictions bossy22 Mar 2013 #36

I don't answer bullshit questions. 99Forever Mar 2013 #37

its not bullshit bossy22 Mar 2013 #40

Another one bites the dust. 99Forever Mar 2013 #42

"You don't need an assault weapon to carry out a massacre." Aristus Mar 2013 #25

but the AWB allows much more than flint locks bossy22 Mar 2013 #27

I don't give a shit about pistol grips, for fuck's sake! Aristus Mar 2013 #31

THAT'S ALL THE BILL DOES! bossy22 Mar 2013 #38

The bill says nothing about speed of firing or of reloading. It's literally about things like... slackmaster Mar 2013 #47

None of which are addressed by an "assault weapon" ban. X_Digger Mar 2013 #61

Nice (absolute non-)rebuttal. Lizzie Poppet Mar 2013 #33

You think I'm concerned... 99Forever Mar 2013 #34

I thought you were concerned about gun violence? bossy22 Mar 2013 #39

Probably not... Lizzie Poppet Mar 2013 #50

Should have left it at "Probably not..." 99Forever Mar 2013 #54

Good call. Lizzie Poppet Mar 2013 #57

Ahhh... 99Forever Mar 2013 #59

Save your logic for someone who isn't emotional and scared? Melon_Lord Mar 2013 #45

Welcome to DU. 99Forever Mar 2013 #46

Lovely what? Kingofalldems Mar 2013 #63

Brace Yourself For A Lot Of Those "Symbolic Measures," Then. Paladin Mar 2013 #7

Yup - while gun fucks will keep expressing their emotion by buying more jmg257 Mar 2013 #9

don't you think that attitude might be part of the problem with the debate bossy22 Mar 2013 #12

MY attitude, you mean? I could give a shit about 'the gun culture'. jmg257 Mar 2013 #16

"gun culture" and "gun violence" are not the same culture to many bossy22 Mar 2013 #21

That's wonderful. But the problem here is your reading comprehension. jmg257 Mar 2013 #30

apologies bossy22 Mar 2013 #41

You must hate children... Melon_Lord Mar 2013 #48

Who knows, COULD be he doesn't have any of his own, or hasn't known one or seen one jmg257 Mar 2013 #56

Agreed. Nor did I say that either. Sorry if I gave that impression. nt jmg257 Mar 2013 #53

I agree. If it doesn't pass this time then the next time... Tx4obama Mar 2013 #5

The bill has been written and re-written almost every year since 2004. Clames Mar 2013 #43

And every time it gets proposed, more folks buy them.. X_Digger Mar 2013 #68

I think annual AR rifle production in the few years before 1994 was less than 70k. Clames Mar 2013 #71

At least 970k in 2012, per the NSSF. n/t X_Digger Mar 2013 #72

Newtown was not an assault weapon massacre krispos42 Mar 2013 #67

Not really. Colorado just signed new laws into effect. jmg257 Mar 2013 #8

are you so sure of that? bossy22 Mar 2013 #11

Yes - 100%. Reality is that another massacre or 2 will continue to change things. jmg257 Mar 2013 #14

i looked above, there isn't anything. bossy22 Mar 2013 #18

You keep saying "dipping" and 'WON'T be on people's minds'. I agree. Right up until jmg257 Mar 2013 #24

it has lasted longer bossy22 Mar 2013 #35

'Till the next massacre". Then it WILL start ALL over again...but farther along then it was. jmg257 Mar 2013 #58

You obviously believe that responsible and sane gun owners are not horrified by ... spin Mar 2013 #49

"obviously believe that responsible and sane gun owners are not horrified"? jmg257 Mar 2013 #51

You seem to enjoy using that term. ... spin Mar 2013 #62

I often lump numerous gun owners together. More so recently with the sudden wave jmg257 Mar 2013 #64

Over the years I have learned not to lump people together. ... spin Mar 2013 #66

You make numerous good points. Keeping cool and keeping jmg257 Mar 2013 #70

I think we have had a interesting and productive discussion. ... spin Mar 2013 #73

No. Lack of representing the people's interest killed the AWB n/t HereSince1628 Mar 2013 #17

EO's didn't need a vote and there is still hope for background checks etc. One_Life_To_Give Mar 2013 #19

Are you suggesting that Pres. Obama can issue an EO banning assault weapons? premium Mar 2013 #20

Suggesting he singed 23 EO's on gun safety One_Life_To_Give Mar 2013 #29

I agree with you. premium Mar 2013 #32

that's the point bossy22 Mar 2013 #23

No, we'll still have universal background checks... Deep13 Mar 2013 #52

NO. BUT It ended the career of probably about 155 house 20 senators who will lose by 2020. graham4anything Mar 2013 #55

Keep dreaming. badtoworse Mar 2013 #69

No, NRA 'killed' gun control. elleng Mar 2013 #60