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BainsBane

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52. Too may refuse to hold politicians to the fire on gun control

Sat Jun 18, 2016, 02:12 AM

Jun 2016

as we saw in the presidential campaign. We have had NRA talking points about immunity for gun corporations passed off as "progressive." The Democrats that do care about it are lambasted as "establishment," whereas someone who votes against the Brady Bill, for arms on Amtrack, in national parks, in cockpits, and endless other pro-gun legislation is held up as superior to all other politicians. As long as people refuse to prioritize gun control, this is the situation we get.

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*Sling shots* *Compound Bows* *Switch blades* [View all] Aerows Jun 2016 OP

Interesting - what are the compound bow regulations? I wasn't aware of these. nt jmg257 Jun 2016 #1

Since I am licensed to use one in my state of MS Aerows Jun 2016 #2

Huh NY they are perfectly legal to buy and shoot. Any other states where you need a license? jmg257 Jun 2016 #3

Yes, to hunt. n/t Aerows Jun 2016 #38

Huh? jtx Jun 2016 #5

Girls want boyfriends with great sklils... jmg257 Jun 2016 #9

Which state do you live in? n/t Aerows Jun 2016 #10

Slings and wrist sling shots are outlawed in many areas. Aerows Jun 2016 #15

Never heard of that? jtx Jun 2016 #21

Example. n/t Aerows Jun 2016 #25

? jtx Jun 2016 #29

You pointed out things that were outlawed. Aerows Jun 2016 #37

Hunting license? NutmegYankee Jun 2016 #8

And fishing. n/t Aerows Jun 2016 #11

You need a license to own a bow and arrow? Just reading posts Jun 2016 #12

You can't own a slingshot in some states. Aerows Jun 2016 #13

There are a few states that have idiotic laws regarding slingshots, granted. Just reading posts Jun 2016 #16

Yes. n/t Aerows Jun 2016 #35

This message was self-deleted by its author jtx Jun 2016 #17

Especially the wrist rockets - those are banned in NY jmg257 Jun 2016 #18

Arguably one of the easiest weapons to pick up Aerows Jun 2016 #20

You gotta wonder what the kids were doing with them to get so many people pissed. nt jmg257 Jun 2016 #22

Probably breaking windows Aerows Jun 2016 #39

We had some back in the early '70s Fuddnik Jun 2016 #50

Good grief, what awful weeapons laws NY has. Just reading posts Jun 2016 #24

New York city also tried to ban 17oz soda Travis_0004 Jun 2016 #34

I guess considering that, I have none. n/t Aerows Jun 2016 #40

"some states" oneshooter Jun 2016 #61

Was this ever a serious question to begin with? Aerows Jun 2016 #60

Sure it was...figure you knew something I didnt and was curious to learn... jmg257 Jun 2016 #64

Lawn Darts Fumesucker Jun 2016 #4

There you go. Aerows Jun 2016 #6

The analogy just does not work. jtx Jun 2016 #14

You miss the key point Aerows Jun 2016 #27

I think not Lurker Deluxe Jun 2016 #51

I had to fill out a form 4473 and get a background check the last dozen times I bought a gun. Just reading posts Jun 2016 #7

Get arrested for possessing pepper spray Aerows Jun 2016 #19

Not where I live. Just reading posts Jun 2016 #23

Not in my state Duckhunter935 Jun 2016 #28

Not Federal law Aerows Jun 2016 #43

States are free to regulate firearms Duckhunter935 Jun 2016 #53

That was precisely my point. n/t Aerows Jun 2016 #54

No it was not according to your OP Duckhunter935 Jun 2016 #55

Where are you going with this criticism? Aerows Jun 2016 #56

Of course you intentionally left out the whole state Duckhunter935 Jun 2016 #57

Huh? Well ... okay ... you caught me, I guess? n/t Aerows Jun 2016 #58

Grew up with an old Bear my Pop had. Got Olympic recurve gear last year (from Lancaster in PA), jmg257 Jun 2016 #30

Pepper spray is legal in every state sarisataka Jun 2016 #31

Well I would hope so Aerows Jun 2016 #44

Massachusetts and NY sarisataka Jun 2016 #45

Thank you for the clarification. Aerows Jun 2016 #46

They also require licensing sarisataka Jun 2016 #47

Thank you for the well thought out reply. Aerows Jun 2016 #49

Sling shots are illegal to use Aerows Jun 2016 #33

Many states have really dumb laws. Let's repeal them. Just reading posts Jun 2016 #36

You could fill a website with dumb laws sarisataka Jun 2016 #41

Probably so. n/t Aerows Jun 2016 #59

Bet I can buy them on the internet Duckhunter935 Jun 2016 #26

Or if you have old-fashioned ingenuity Aerows Jun 2016 #32

Wicked good with a sling Aerows Jun 2016 #42

Alternate 2nd Amendment interpretation... 63splitwindow Jun 2016 #48

Too may refuse to hold politicians to the fire on gun control BainsBane Jun 2016 #52

Guns aren't regulated? Seriously? NaturalHigh Jun 2016 #62

If you hunt with ANY weapon, you are regulated in all 50. Guns are regulated, too. Eleanors38 Jun 2016 #63