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how about DustyJoe May 2016 #1
Yes Old Codger May 2016 #2
I know, it's the damned wood. Eleanors38 May 2016 #9
I've always found that interesting. Kang Colby May 2016 #51
must be the word -mini- DustyJoe Jun 2016 #109
How is an AR-15 a "high powered weapon", it is a weak small caliber, too weak for serious hunting. braddy May 2016 #3
But great for hunting humans SCantiGOP May 2016 #4
For 50 years soldiers in combat have complained at how lousy it is at killing humans. braddy May 2016 #5
If you're not using FMJ ammunition, it's plenty capable of dealing death....nt aka-chmeee May 2016 #13
Do you consider the AR as the "high-powered weapon" compared to traditional deer and large game braddy May 2016 #15
Who cares, when we are talking about hunting people a velocity of 3,240 fps easily does it. Rex May 2016 #24
Except that it doesn't do it, the soldiers have complained about it's weakness for 50 years. braddy May 2016 #27
We are not talking about soldiers, we are talking about civilians. Rex May 2016 #31
Evidently not according to numbers, and you are ignoring my point. braddy May 2016 #34
You are ignoring the point of the OP, where does it talk about hunting rifles? Rex May 2016 #35
I disagreed with the article, didn't you read it's description of the rifles? braddy May 2016 #36
No, you're doing what gun enthusiasts invariably do whenever this topic comes up: Act_of_Reparation May 2016 #45
It isn't nitpicking... beevul May 2016 #47
It isn't nitpicking to challenge a corrupt media creating a deliberate lie about a rifle. braddy May 2016 #75
if you look at the ammo manufacturers recommendations Angel Martin May 2016 #17
but it's great for "wounding" Locrian May 2016 #73
Then why doesn't the media describe it as a weak rifle that leaves people alive? Rather than braddy May 2016 #76
probably because Locrian May 2016 #79
It's not exactly a "weak" rifle JustABozoOnThisBus May 2016 #107
The point is that the media is devoting decades to an Orwellian campaign to turn it into a uinque braddy May 2016 #108
The AR-15 wasn't designed to kill so much as to infict horrible wounds. MohRokTah May 2016 #20
I believe that is a persistent myth... Marengo May 2016 #72
pretty good info here Locrian May 2016 #74
Interesting. The author doesn't specify which 5.56 round he is referring to... Marengo May 2016 #80
It's one of the most popular hunting rifles in production. Nuclear Unicorn May 2016 #18
It is a favorite sporting rifle and varmint rifle, I own one myself and used a real assault rifle in braddy May 2016 #19
What's that bring the ar15 death count to this year? linuxman May 2016 #6
I'll pass. Heeeeers Johnny May 2016 #7
Like the Founding Fathers intended? SCantiGOP May 2016 #37
Yes, they were called privateers Heeeeers Johnny May 2016 #39
You refuted your own argument SCantiGOP May 2016 #40
It was the war making which was authorized, not the ownership of cannons. beevul May 2016 #43
They *were* privately-owned warships; the letter of marque didn't give permission petronius May 2016 #46
Aren't you the one who stated the 2nd only allows possession of hunting rifles... Marengo May 2016 #64
+1000, eom. Kang Colby May 2016 #52
Guns Discussion on again? OK, rifles account for -3% of all gun homicides... Eleanors38 May 2016 #8
Thanks anyway, I'll keep my ARs ileus May 2016 #10
How adorable. nt Logical May 2016 #83
Spoken like theres something wrong about keeping ones own AR. beevul May 2016 #86
Because we know police are unbiased when it comes to civil rights. nt hack89 May 2016 #11
Texas, gun humping paradise Skittles May 2016 #12
Chicago is only a city, and they have had 42 shootings since Friday. braddy May 2016 #21
oh lookie here! A repuke meme! Skittles May 2016 #22
Actually it is this weekend's news for Chicago, and the weekend isn't over yet. braddy May 2016 #23
As you can see... beevul May 2016 #48
and all by licensed conceal carriers and NRA members. ileus May 2016 #54
AR15's kill almost nobody TrappedInUtah May 2016 #14
Yeah, but they are the guns that get yahoo's all excited. If we restricted them, it would Hoyt May 2016 #26
How do you figure, Hoyt? Kang Colby May 2016 #53
Since most AR lovers are not hunters and are likely intimidaters, white wing racists, etc. Hoyt May 2016 #60
Every segment of society has its issues...how many "white wing racist" AR owners were involved with Kang Colby May 2016 #63
Ah, Chicago. A favorite meme of NRA. Vast majority of shootings are in limited areas. Don't go there Hoyt May 2016 #65
That's not accurate, you ignored most of my post..which is your call. Kang Colby May 2016 #69
Am I a right wing racist? Duckhunter935 May 2016 #68
I am glad I have an AR-10 now Duckhunter935 May 2016 #55
I'm glad your new lethal weapon excites you. Hoyt May 2016 #61
It does not excite me Duckhunter935 May 2016 #62
Sure it does. Let's be honest. Hoyt May 2016 #66
Please do not tell me how I feel Duckhunter935 May 2016 #67
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It is real simple, 30 06 round are meant to kill large game. .223 and 5.56 rounds are meant to kill Rex May 2016 #25
The 30-06 was designed sarisataka May 2016 #28
Again we are talking about killing people, not large game. Rex May 2016 #32
Do you know of any gun sarisataka May 2016 #41
I just built an AR-10 Duckhunter935 May 2016 #57
.223 is a varmint round. It came from the commercial .222 Remington. The 5.56 is the NATO version Waldorf May 2016 #29
And what about civilians walking down the street, you think it might be more then just an irritant? Rex May 2016 #33
If it is so good at killing American civilians than why is it hardly used to achieve that? Waldorf May 2016 #42
Can't believe I am posting in a gun thread! GulfCoast66 May 2016 #38
War crimes. Straw Man May 2016 #44
Well one way is to ban assault rifles and weapons. Rex May 2016 #91
Actually, the 5.56/.223 is used on varmints and feral hogs daily. Very, very few human victims. Eleanors38 Jun 2016 #110
.30-06 served for fifty years in the military. Kang Colby May 2016 #50
...and the .308 was also designed as a NATO military round. Very popular on deer. Eleanors38 Jun 2016 #111
That would be incorrect Duckhunter935 May 2016 #56
So they use 30 06 right now? Of course not. Rex May 2016 #90
I guess 20 years of military service Duckhunter935 May 2016 #92
The point of combat is to create casualties, not necessarily deaths. lumberjack_jeff May 2016 #104
Everything about an AR is esthetics. lumberjack_jeff May 2016 #30
Yeah, but gun yahoos are attracted to those "esthetics." Makes them feel something special. Hoyt May 2016 #78
Even if theres a grain of truth to your characterization... beevul May 2016 #82
I think gun marketers know their targets' motives, maybe better than gunners. Hoyt May 2016 #84
What you think... beevul May 2016 #85
Still keeping a diary of my posts. LMAO. Is your reference to "compound" about racist Randy Weaver? Hoyt May 2016 #88
A 'diary'? beevul May 2016 #89
I like how it is a modular weapon Duckhunter935 May 2016 #93
Yeah, ain't in nice, you can play urban warfare and train to shoot people at long distances or at Hoyt May 2016 #95
I keep them in my safe Duckhunter935 May 2016 #97
Lots of people keep their porn in safes. If training to kill is calming, seek help or use a BB gun. Hoyt May 2016 #99
I guess Olympic shooters are also training to kill, lol Duckhunter935 May 2016 #101
What if legislation required them to be painted pink? lumberjack_jeff May 2016 #103
Not just no, Hell No. beevul May 2016 #49
I think not on this one Duckhunter935 May 2016 #58
This shooting using an AR-15 had fewer dead and injured than a typical handgun/shotgun shooting NickB79 May 2016 #59
It's counterproductive Matrosov May 2016 #70
Just put a 100 dollar tax going forward on any magazine holding more than 10 rounds. hollowdweller May 2016 #71
+1. Hoyt May 2016 #77
Of course you can just 3D print them Duckhunter935 May 2016 #81
That would be a sticky first amendment issue. beevul May 2016 #87
What makes the AR-15 special that it needs more restrictions than other rifles? ManiacJoe May 2016 #94
Nothing. n/t Kang Colby May 2016 #96
Nothing at all Duckhunter935 May 2016 #98
It's so dawn scaaawy. linuxman May 2016 #100
Anti-gunners like it less than other rifles. beevul May 2016 #102
The color and lack of wood, it would seem. n/t lumberjack_jeff May 2016 #105
Well, obviously we gunnies know the right answer.... ManiacJoe May 2016 #106
It serves as a flag of the "enemy" in a culture war? Eleanors38 Jun 2016 #112
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