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In reply to the discussion: What is an assault weapon? [View all]pablo_marmol
(2,375 posts)117. Didn't say/imply that......but of course you knew that. NT
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For regulation, I'd rather look at how much hot lead comes out the barrel, and how often.
backscatter712
Jun 2016
#1
Since you're deriding my choice, I eagerly await your recommendation as to the best weapon
Just reading posts
Jun 2016
#15
.380 has the least muzzle energy of any generally recommended handgun cartridge.
Just reading posts
Jun 2016
#112
Since "Granpa's old Webley in the attic" is a six shot in an obsolete caliber
oneshooter
Jun 2016
#89
Please add banned from military and police as well, and you got yourself a plan. n/t
Matt_R
Jun 2016
#123
So you are saying you know nothing about guns, but want to write a law anyway
Travis_0004
Jun 2016
#6
Because there are situations in which assaulting someone is perfectly legal, such as self-defense.
Just reading posts
Jun 2016
#14
Because "assault weapons" is a made up term. It really refers to guns that LOOK military.
Adrahil
Jun 2016
#69
They damn sure pave the way for sales by promoting lax gun laws, stand your ground and similar
Hoyt
Jun 2016
#29
Don't need a gun in my pants to walk down the street. There are plenty of alternatives to gunz.
Hoyt
Jun 2016
#80
Fascinating to see how they crap all over this thread like a flock of upset chickens.
hunter
Jun 2016
#66
What I'm really surprised hasn't come up is rifle-caliber handguns with arm braces.
Just reading posts
Jun 2016
#116
Anyone trying to introduce type-specific gun control needs to care. N.T.
Donald Ian Rankin
Jun 2016
#92
Its F R E E D O M apparently. That's how much fear there is in America today. nt
BootinUp
Jun 2016
#119