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In reply to the discussion: ....in the great state of Texas, it’s easier to buy an automatic weapon than register to vote [View all]Jenoch
(7,720 posts)19. That's not how it works.
The federal license is attached to the automatic weapon, not the person, but the person does have to qualify for it.
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....in the great state of Texas, it’s easier to buy an automatic weapon than register to vote [View all]
kpete
Oct 2014
OP
So, one has to show their. Federal permit before purchasing an automatic weapon at a gun show?
world wide wally
Oct 2014
#12
Here comes the nit-picking over calling a semi-auto weapon automatic or an assault rifle.. n/t
brewens
Oct 2014
#3
I thought he intended to mean semi-automatic, a common mistake. To me I think a semi-auto weapon in
brewens
Oct 2014
#104
Only those who are afraid of the ballot box, try to keep voters from filling it.
liberal N proud
Oct 2014
#6
Will we be chastised if we criticize Texas for their "visionary" policies?
world wide wally
Oct 2014
#11
Durst. I was quoting the video where he gave bad advise. I'll fix the post to be more clear.
aikoaiko
Oct 2014
#24
It's easier to buy several AR15s and thousands of rounds of ammo than get registered to vote.
Hoyt
Oct 2014
#41
Actually it is. You can buy them legally in a private sale with nothing but a fistful of cash.
Hoyt
Oct 2014
#50
Standing in line while registering, getting a photo ID if you don't have one, standing in line again
Hoyt
Oct 2014
#56
Nope it is true, it's easier to buy an "assault/tactical" weapon and ammo in Texas than to vote.
Hoyt
Oct 2014
#60
This ain't one. Automatic is apt description and all you care about is criticizing OP's point about
Hoyt
Oct 2014
#73
OK, at least you are now acknowledging the issue. Cracks me up when the liquor store clerk asks for
Hoyt
Oct 2014
#81
Ever heard of, or participated in, a private purchase? Here's my money, give me that baby before
Hoyt
Oct 2014
#51
And, BTW, it's 30 fold harder to buy an automatic weapon than it is to register to vote.
GGJohn
Oct 2014
#55
Once again, there is a relatively small contingent who knows or cares about the difference between
Hoyt
Oct 2014
#59
When the 1911 was first introduced, it got the name "automatic" because it automatically reloaded
GGJohn
Oct 2014
#76
Because at the time (1911) that was how it was differentiated from a revolver.
Straw Man
Oct 2014
#83
Remarkable. The author of the article uses one paragraph of hyperbole out of ten to make a point...
bluesbassman
Oct 2014
#39
Unfortunately the US electorate ends up with many under informed voters...
bluesbassman
Oct 2014
#54
6.6 million guns are sold each year WITHOUT a background check or photo-ID, just cash.
Hoyt
Oct 2014
#78