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In reply to the discussion: Well this is new...New York church to give away AR-15 semi-automatic rifle [View all]NickB79
(20,307 posts)19. What features would you remove from the rifle in the OP, then?
Since you think they're skirting the intent of the law, be specific: HOW are they skirting the law? What features do they have to remove before this gun is acceptable to you?
And please, tell us how it differs from classic hunting rifles like this gun, first built in 1955, given the new regulations the NY SAFE act makes it comply to.

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Well this is new...New York church to give away AR-15 semi-automatic rifle [View all]
30cal
Mar 2014
OP
I don't know how it functions but it's crazy for church to be given away an assault rifle
30cal
Mar 2014
#2
Yep, those law-abiding gun manufacturers will work day and night to skirt intent/spirit
Hoyt
Mar 2014
#5
You know what the intent of law is, yet you are fine with putting these guns in the
Hoyt
Mar 2014
#9
Jusy get rid of all semi-autos. That is easy enough to understand and will be a fatal blow to
Hoyt
Mar 2014
#23
Naw, most of thrm realize society is more important than having a weapon that handles 30 shot mags.
Hoyt
Mar 2014
#38
I admit to being bigoted against the majority of those who covet and promote these weapons.
Hoyt
Mar 2014
#35
Fact is, gun fanciers are attracted to these guns because they are the closest thing they s
Hoyt
Mar 2014
#17
But todays bigoted yahoos attracted to gunz don't get excited about Mosins, Mauser, or 38 specials.
Hoyt
Mar 2014
#25
Varmit hunting or whatever. Now if you think sniping is an honorable pursuit, I guess all that crud
Hoyt
Mar 2014
#32