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IBTL hobbit709 Jul 2015 #1
This shouldn't be locked SecularMotion Jul 2015 #2
The OP isn't a news story, it's an opinion piece. nt Nuclear Unicorn Jul 2015 #4
A whiney one at best. imthevicar Jul 2015 #21
Have to agree with the article comments. Hangingon Jul 2015 #60
Its a legit news article 951-Riverside Jul 2015 #3
Looks like a big op-ed to me, explaining why an historically anti-gun publication... Eleanors38 Jul 2015 #92
Very pertinent to the mass killing we had just yesterday. onehandle Jul 2015 #5
Barring the obvious, here's what scares me about gun control. tecelote Jul 2015 #6
Pro Choice activists and the NRA have something in common Emelina Jul 2015 #7
What? blackspade Jul 2015 #15
They are brainwashed into thinking that ANY new gun law leads to taking away guns! Dustlawyer Jul 2015 #16
We're still waiting for the Controllers to actually enforce the laws already on the books. Nuclear Unicorn Jul 2015 #24
Many would disagree with those unsubstantiated claims. russ1943 Jul 2015 #67
Hell, they don't enforce the TOS in Guns Discussion. Eleanors38 Jul 2015 #87
Hosts try to be guided by the SoP as well as the stickied thread at the top of GD petronius Jul 2015 #95
What regulations of abortion do you see as warranted and not an attempt to gollygee Jul 2015 #47
sensible gun control lancer78 Jul 2015 #99
Interesting middle ground piece more fitting for GCRA or GC&RKBA aka the Castle and Gungeon aikoaiko Jul 2015 #8
From the article SecularMotion Jul 2015 #10
Rightfully so. We should NOT discriminate against vets with mental health issues unless dangerous ... aikoaiko Jul 2015 #11
Unfortunately, the gun control crowd cannot be trusted. Indydem Jul 2015 #9
I'd be happy enough to take your guns out of your cold, dead hands. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2015 #12
Thank you. Indydem Jul 2015 #13
They can give your heirs the value of the gun. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2015 #14
So TeddyR Jul 2015 #20
Because no gun carries historical value. AtheistCrusader Jul 2015 #62
If they're rendered unfireable, sure. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2015 #73
Um, why? AtheistCrusader Jul 2015 #75
"Why do we need to destroy these guns again?" To assuage a moral panic, apparently... friendly_iconoclast Jul 2015 #78
See? It's not worth the time it takes to type a response. Indydem Jul 2015 #83
Just like people never drive Historical or collectors cars. NutmegYankee Jul 2015 #88
The list you quoted from the op-Ed piece contain contradictions. Hangingon Jul 2015 #61
In this case, that could be something like a flash suppressor. AtheistCrusader Jul 2015 #63
Who come up with the stupid "artwork" for the cover. ileus Jul 2015 #17
I think the "stupid" is the point, and an apt one. Hoyt Jul 2015 #18
Aw, c'mon! You're not jonesin' for a dual magazine CZ-75? Lizzie Poppet Jul 2015 #86
I heard them saying on CNN a short while qgo malaise Jul 2015 #19
Probably was not an AK-47 Duckhunter935 Jul 2015 #22
"What society allows citizens access to weapons of war?" Nuclear Unicorn Jul 2015 #28
That's BS - have a look at the empirical evidence malaise Jul 2015 #29
I take it you didn't click the provided link. Nuclear Unicorn Jul 2015 #31
You're right malaise Jul 2015 #32
People in Srebrenica gave up their guns in exchange for guarantee of safety Telcontar Jul 2015 #33
Germany, Austria, France, the Czech Republic, Italy, Russia, Sweden, Finland.. sir pball Jul 2015 #35
"Your dead marines don't trump our right to guns and badass-looking accessories." Paladin Jul 2015 #23
What "badass-looking accessories" did Abdulazeez employ? Nuclear Unicorn Jul 2015 #27
30 round magazines aren't exactly used for hunting... Historic NY Jul 2015 #38
The RKBA is not about game hunting. Nuclear Unicorn Jul 2015 #39
I actually will coyote hunt with 30s. ileus Jul 2015 #70
I doubt your awkward question will be answered friendly_iconoclast Jul 2015 #76
I get that a lot. Nuclear Unicorn Jul 2015 #77
You do a fine job of countering 'poisoning the well' posts like that one friendly_iconoclast Jul 2015 #79
Yet, I'm not the technical expert like some of you guys. I just know when Nuclear Unicorn Jul 2015 #84
Dead Marines, dead African-Americans praying in their church malaise Jul 2015 #30
Full autos are a pain in the ass to acquire, currently. Paladin Jul 2015 #37
Shakes head malaise Jul 2015 #46
And shootings reported in Maine, this morning. Paladin Jul 2015 #52
Hadn't heard of that one malaise Jul 2015 #55
Too bad we were not guaranteed libodem Jul 2015 #41
+1. Paladin Jul 2015 #43
And not just in America malaise Jul 2015 #44
I despise guns libodem Jul 2015 #48
Back at yah malaise Jul 2015 #54
More people die of second-hand smoke than guns every year. nt Adrahil Jul 2015 #25
Link to that claim? P.S. Smoking is BANNED in many places. WinkyDink Jul 2015 #82
Right on the cdc website Adrahil Jul 2015 #97
And who says libodem Jul 2015 #26
The US Government, see 10 US Code Section 301 happyslug Jul 2015 #34
I still think is more akin libodem Jul 2015 #40
If you read the article, assult Weapons/rifles are NOT a problem happyslug Jul 2015 #53
Do gun advocates seriously think they are going to stop a dictatorship from happening? jalan48 Jul 2015 #36
Modern militaries are too expensive and too lethal to effectively field large number of forces. Nuclear Unicorn Jul 2015 #42
That is not the reason I own guns. hack89 Jul 2015 #49
Ban all guns! n/t PowerToThePeople Jul 2015 #45
Thanks for your support. nt hack89 Jul 2015 #50
I'll drive the collection vehicle libodem Jul 2015 #51
And when people decline to comply? Then what? Mere registration has < 5% compliancy. Nuclear Unicorn Jul 2015 #57
Last time I replied to a "they won't comply" thread my post was hidden. ileus Jul 2015 #72
But will you do the collecting? Eleanors38 Jul 2015 #94
Powerlessness To The People! Nuclear Unicorn Jul 2015 #56
Only in your nra deluded mind. PowerToThePeople Jul 2015 #58
Well, cops seem to be having a field day killing and injurying unarmed citizens. Nuclear Unicorn Jul 2015 #59
Ummm, FYI, Darb Jul 2015 #65
Oh blaming the 2nd amendment for cop brutality. former9thward Jul 2015 #68
Happens all the time. Some like to pretend that citizens just got guns recently TheKentuckian Jul 2015 #89
Eric Garner & Freddy Grey weren't killed because the cops feared for their lives. Nuclear Unicorn Jul 2015 #74
Truth. PowerToThePeople Jul 2015 #91
It is so obvious, the solution is more guns. Darb Jul 2015 #64
It starts off with a bit of a strawman, but the specific suggestions are rather good: petronius Jul 2015 #66
I live near an alternate flight path. KamaAina Jul 2015 #69
Why won't guns stop killing people...hateful things. ileus Jul 2015 #71
Strange that a lot of otherwise rational folks believe in animism... friendly_iconoclast Jul 2015 #81
Perhaps the "Strict Constructionists" would limit "arms" to those extant in 1776. WinkyDink Jul 2015 #80
Only if they issue their opinion on moveable-type press. AtheistCrusader Jul 2015 #85
Works for me! WinkyDink Jul 2015 #98
So, it's Gunz Discussion time again? Eleanors38 Jul 2015 #90
Time for you to complain, again, because people are criticizing your need for gunz. Hoyt Jul 2015 #93
Actuaaly, it seems like your usual suspects. Got two groups, still can't build a movement Eleanors38 Jul 2015 #96
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