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Tom Rinaldo

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5. I suspect you are right

Reply to upaloopa (Reply #4)

Fri Apr 19, 2013, 09:25 AM

Apr 2013

But it may make more people think. What if one of those dreaded hell bent on destruction "Saudi nationals" sneaks into this country and goes to a gun show for arms?

Only a couple of months ago however there were many who hoped Congress would have passed bills limiting the size of ammo magazines however, or possibly even outlaw assault weapons. Those measures could make some difference even for those who can pass background checks.

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As a side point, I'm waiting to see where they got their guns for the shootout [View all] Tom Rinaldo Apr 2013 OP

whatever the case is, the answer will be more guns. ejpoeta Apr 2013 #1

The "usual suspects" will say so, yes Tom Rinaldo Apr 2013 #3

I bet that's the same thought going through the minds of people Dreamer Tatum Apr 2013 #2

My guess is that before last week these guys would have passed a background check. upaloopa Apr 2013 #4

I suspect you are right Tom Rinaldo Apr 2013 #5

How did they get their guns and ammo? jpak Apr 2013 #6

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Yeah, other then cooking that is Tom Rinaldo Apr 2013 #8

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OK, here is a math problem for you then Tom Rinaldo Apr 2013 #12

good luck with this. mikeysnot Apr 2013 #9

Do you have any idea of what the chemicals you have under the kitchen sink can do? RC Apr 2013 #15

Doesn't matter. "Legal" and "Illegal" can be turned into talking-points. DetlefK Apr 2013 #11

I honestly don't get the point you are making Tom Rinaldo Apr 2013 #20

My point was your point ;-) DetlefK Apr 2013 #25

Tom Rinaldo Hoops59 Apr 2013 #13

I'm waiting for the web surfing profile software... Tom Rinaldo Apr 2013 #16

Guns were the gateway. They cloud judgment with intoxicated empowerment. Loudly Apr 2013 #14

Maybe yes for some. Me, I just think combat weapons are an efficient means... Tom Rinaldo Apr 2013 #17

This is what they're going to say: LuvNewcastle Apr 2013 #18

They will. They will also say that background checks will lead to confiscation Tom Rinaldo Apr 2013 #19

You're about 15 years too late with that.. sir pball Apr 2013 #21

Things happen in waves and nothing moves forward when the current goes against you but tides change Tom Rinaldo Apr 2013 #22

Let's hope so. smirkymonkey Apr 2013 #23

On the bright side sandmann Apr 2013 #24